1. Issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to provide 2026 Annual Hydrologic, Hydraulic and Geomorphic Services for public works projects. statements of qualifications (SOQs) are due electronically through OpenGov (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lew

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Dec. 23, 2025, 2:13 p.m.

  2. Issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to provide 2026 Annual Structural Engineering Services for public works projects. Submissions are due electronically through OpenGov (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa) by 2 p.m. Feb. 6, 2026.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Jan. 9, 2026, 2:45 p.m.

  3. Public Works

    Driving growth and accountability in providing quality public services Contracting: Bid & Rosters GIS Map Library Job Openings News Public Notice - Jones Road Culvert Replacement Public Works | January 09, 2026 More Posts Public Works 57 W. Main St. Chehalis, WA, 98532 Phone Number: (360) 740-1123 Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon - Fri


    Public Works - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  4. Notice of a Public Hearing for Ordinance 1364, which would amend Chapter 2.40, Standards for Public Defense Services, of Lewis County Code. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. May 20, 2025.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - May 9, 2025, 9:34 a.m.

  5. Equal Opportunity Employment

    Lewis County is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual preference, military or veteran status, disability, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law, in employment or the provision of services.


    Human Resources - April 21, 2015, 11:22 a.m.

  6. Important Links

    Safety National Safety CouncilEvergreen Safety CouncilWISHA - Safety & HealthL&I Core Safety RulesBicycling in WashingtonWA State Traffic Cameras Unemployment Employment Security DeptMonster JobsWashington State DOPWorkSourceJob Hunt Health & Wellness US Preventative MedicineAmerican Heart AssociationUS Health & Human ServicesActive Healthy LifestylesAmerican Cancer SocietyAICRWCIF


    Risk Management - Sept. 11, 2015, 1:56 p.m.

  7. Connecting Neighbors for Earth Month Bonus Event: Sustainability Round-Up

    Stop by the Floral Park Sustainability Project, 104 E. Floral St., Centralia, before or after the Composting Basics Class! Environmentally focused community partners will share their tools, services, and programs available to residents. Information booths will include Lewis Co. Noxious Weed, Lewis Co. Conservation District, Chehalis Timberland Library Gadget Library and more!


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 11:01 a.m.

  8. Rabies, Bats, and Animal Bites

    The possibility of rabies in domestic or wild animals is very unlikely in Washington, though it is still important to vaccinate your pets. Raccoons, skunks, and foxes are known to have rabies across the country, at low rates, and are considered rabid unless proven negative by a lab test. In developing countries worldwide, dogs are the principal animal in which rabies is found.Rabies is almost always deadly once the virus attacks your body, but you can receive preventive treatment if you've been bitten or scratched by a bat or other potentially rabid animal.Lewis County has had no cases of rabies …


    Public Health - June 25, 2024, 10:39 a.m.

  9. Notice of Closure

    Lewis County Community Development, Public Works, and Public Health & Social Services will be closed on Wednesday November 19, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM for All Staff Training for a New Permitting Software. NO Building Inspections or Site Visits will occur on November 19, 2025.We appreciate your patience during this transition. For more information, please see the Press Release.


    Community Development - Nov. 12, 2025, 11:10 a.m.

  10. About Public Works

    Public Works Director: Geoff SoderquistCounty Engineer: Wesley AndersonLewis County Public Works' primary responsibilities are the maintenance and construction of the county road network and the operation of the solid waste utility. The department has seven main divisions: Administration, Engineering Services, Traffic, Maintenance & Operations, Real Estate Services, Utilities, and Solid Waste.It is the intent of the Department to enhance service by increasing our communication with the public, by developing an organizational culture that both encourages individual responsibility and fosters teamwork/cooperation, and by implementing project management techniques to help achieve our goals. The duties and responsibilities of the Public Works Department …


    Public Works - Sept. 16, 2021, 1:30 p.m.