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Adopted Plans
The Lewis County Comprehensive Plan identifies a vision for the future for the community, and establishes a set of long-term goals, policies and land use patterns for growth over a 20-year period. The current version of the Comprehensive Plan is available below. Lewis County Comprehensive PlanComprehensive Plan (amended September 23, 2025)Onalaska Subarea PlanPackwood Subarea PlanZoning Map (amended September 23, 2025)Appendix A Land Capacity AnalysisAppendix B Housing Capacity and Housing Needs AssessmentAppendix C Capital Facilities PlanAppendix D Transportation Technical AnalysisAppendix E Community Engagement Summary ReportAppendix F Climate Memo A. County Assets and EvaluationAppendix G Climate Memo B. Climate Risk and Vulnerability …
Community Development - Dec. 18, 2013, 8:16 a.m.
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NOAA Weather Radio
Lewis County Emergency Management strongly recommends all citizens have a weather radio as part of their emergency preparedness kit. Weather radios are equipped with a special alarm tone feature that can sound an alert and give you immediate information about a life-threatening situation. During an emergency, the National Weather Service forecasters will interrupt routine weather radio programming and send out the special tone that activates weather radios in the listening area. The hearing and visually impaired also can get these warnings by connecting weather radios with alarm tones to other kinds of attention-getting devices like strobe lights, pagers, bed-shakers, personal …
Emergency Management - May 24, 2011, 2:43 p.m.
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Open House for the Reynolds Ave/Harrison Ave Corridor Improvements
Lewis County and the City of Centralia are collaborating to improve the Reynolds Avenue corridor between Harrison Avenue and Pearl Street (SR 507) and the Harrison Avenue corridor between Reynolds Avenue intersection and the Goodrich Rd-Kuper Rd intersections. An open house has been announced for this project on April 20th, 2023, from 5pm-7pm at Fort Borst Park in Kitchen #1, 2020 Borst Avenue Centralia, WA.More information can be found here.
Public Works - April 12, 2023, 1:50 p.m.
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New Addendum added to the Pigeon Springs Rd HMA Project
There has been an Addendum and a Question and Answers Document added to the Pigeon Springs Rd HMA Project page. The bids are due June 22, 2023 by 12:15 pm at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Room 210, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The bids will be opened at 12:15 pm or later.Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list here.
Public Works - June 15, 2023, 9:36 a.m.
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Regional Rail Workshop
The Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Council of Governments and Thurston Regional Planning Council, in partnership with the Grays Harbor Council of Governments, the Lewis County Transportation Strategy Council and Washington State Department of Transportation, are hosting a public workshop on the Draft Washington State Rail Plan. We encourage the public to attend and share ideas regarding passenger and freight rail. Download the Workshop Flier for more Details Available Meeting Materials Meeting Agenda Regional Rail Workshop Presentation
Public Works - Sept. 25, 2013, 8:13 a.m.
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*All Day Budget Meetings
9 a.m.: Public Health and Social Services10:30 a.m.: Capital projects and Facilities11 a.m.: Fair and DLC1:30 p.m.: Public Works (2 of 2)3 p.m.: Coroner3:30 p.m.: District Court4 p.m.: Risk Management
Commissioners - Oct. 11, 2019, 3:48 p.m.
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District 2
Dr. Lindsey R. Pollock, DVMCounty Commissioner, District #2Term 1: January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024Term 2: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2028Commissioner Lindsey Pollock, DVM, appreciates the opportunity to serve the residents of Lewis County, which she proudly calls her life-long home.Commissioner Pollock prioritizes how today’s decisions will have long-term impacts on the future of the county. She has championed work on local natural resources, including the development of water banks to benefit future generations.Commissioner Pollock grew up in Boistfort and attended W.F. West High School before earning a bachelor’s degree and a doctorate in veterinary medicine from …
Commissioners - March 11, 2016, 1:42 p.m.
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Prevention
About our services: The purpose of this program is to link youth and community members to education, awareness and intervention campaigns in order to prevent substance abuse and underage drinking. Medication Return Options in Lewis County, WA Safely drop off medications or mail them in to dispose of expired or unwanted medications. Medications may include pills, tablets, patches, ointments, or liquids. To find additional options, visit https://medtakebackwashington.org/ Trying to quit smoking?According to the CDC website, if you are thinking about quitting smoking and would like some help, a quitline might be just what you need to succeed. Quitlines provide free …
Public Health - April 23, 2015, 10:40 a.m.
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Property Management
The Property Management Section, of the Real Estate Services Division is responsible for managing (except operational matters) all real estate owned by Lewis County, Washington. It maintains the County road files and an inventory of all County-owned parcels. It acquires real estate and other property rights for various public purposes, evaluates the impact of requests to permanently encumber the property by easements, the grant of long-term leases, or the granting of temporary or indeterminate permits. This section also handles the processing of requests to sell surplus real estate, vacate unnecessary road right-of-way, and close county roads. It reviews all short …
Public Works - May 5, 2009, 4:13 p.m.
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Bid Call - 2011 Base Stabilization Project
A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. This project will close on February 28, 2011. Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here.
Public Works - Feb. 16, 2011, 8:37 a.m.
