1. Lewis County Public Works holds ribbon-cutting at new Chehalis location

    From left, Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope, Public Works Director Josh Metcalf, Facilities Administrator Alex Murray, Commissioner Scott Brummer and Commissioner Lindsey Pollock attend the Public Works building ribbon-cutting May 22. CHEHALIS – The Lewis County department that maintains over 1,000 miles of county roads, two airports, solid waste and various publicly-owned properties, is now housed in new offices at 57 W. Main St. in Chehalis.A ribbon-cutting was held Monday afternoon at the new location for Lewis County Public Works.In addition to managing annual road maintenance and construction programs, the 160 employees at Public Works handle traffic engineering and geographic …


    News Room - May 23, 2023, 4:01 p.m.

  2. *SPECIAL MEETING - Joint meeting with Planning Commission

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint meeting with the Planning Commission in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room.To attend virtually:ONLINE: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89146718362?pwd=7lHd9yWkxbabtHTqj4BUbF4SJb4gtD.1BY PHONE: 888-475-4499.The meeting ID is 891 4671 8362, and the passcode is 963554.Please see the attached special meeting notice.


    Commissioners - Aug. 20, 2024, 10:42 a.m.

  3. Forest Patrol Assessments

    If you are a property owner in unincorporated Lewis County you may be assessed a forest patrol fee for each parcel you own. If your parcel is under 50 acres you are billed a flat fee for each parcel you own. This money is collected by the county treasurer and remitted to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. If you have more than one rural parcel under 50 acres in the same legal ownership and have paid more than one flat rate fee, you are entitled to a refund. Your annual assessment must be paid in full to qualify …


    Treasurer - Aug. 26, 2011, 8:53 a.m.

  4. ***Change in Meeting Date & Time***Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District October Meeting

    Pursuant to RCW 36.58.100 et seq., the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District (LCSWDD) No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation, was established by Ordinance 1124 (now LCC 8.15.150) in 1992, after Lewis County and all incorporated cities signed an interlocal agreement to form it. In addition to forming the district, the agreement established flow control, directing all solid waste generated in Lewis County to be disposed of at LCSWDD sites. Representatives from the cities and the County serve as the Executive Advisory Committee to the Disposal District Commissioners, who by statute are the Lewis County Commissioners. The Lewis County Public Works …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 25, 2022, 3:34 p.m.

  5. Lewis County grant helps Napavine begin major facelift to city center park

    From left, Napavine City Councilman Brian Watson, Councilor Don Webster, Mayor Shawn O’Neill, Councilor Heather Stewart, Lewis County Commissioner Lindsey Pollock and Mayor Pro-tem Duane Crouse at park groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 26. NAPAVINE – Lewis County and city officials braved soggy skies Tuesday for a groundbreaking celebration at Napavine’s crown jewel: Mayme Shaddock Park.Lewis County Commissioner Lindsey Pollock joined Napavine Mayor Shawn O’Neill, city councilmembers and others to help kick off the city’s $815,000 renovation project, which will include the construction of a covered kitchen area and new restrooms and the introduction of Wi-Fi coverage.The county commissioners contributed $470,000 from …


    News Room - Sept. 28, 2023, 8:10 a.m.

  6. Lewis County 2022 budget emergency and supplemental appropriations to and transfers within current expense and various funds. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. Oct. 25, 2022.

    Please see the attached resolution.


    Commissioners - Oct. 12, 2022, 4:38 p.m.

  7. Facilities

    Facilities Director: Alex MurrayPhone: (360) 740-1192The Facilities Department is responsible for maintaining over 3,000,000 square feet of county-owned and leased buildings and grounds. This includes providing cleaning and sanitation services, as well as centralized mail services throughout Lewis County. The area of operation for the Facilities Division extends from Adna in the west to Packwood in the east, and from Toledo in the south to the county line in the north. Additionally, the Facilities Department is tasked with designing, planning, and managing capital projects. This involves overseeing architectural and engineering services, ensuring that building projects are carried out efficiently, meet …


    Sept. 24, 2025, 10:11 a.m.

  8. Internet expansion project in Winlock enters engineering phase

    ToledoTel VP/COO Dale Merten presents an update on the Winlock broadband expansion project to Lewis County Commissioners April 25. CHEHALIS –The Lewis County Commissioners received an update from ToledoTel Vice President and COO Dale Merten Tuesday morning on their public-private partnership to expand high-speed internet services in and around Winlock.Using a $23.5 million competitive grant it secured from the Washington State Broadband Office, Lewis County launched efforts to extend internet service to more than 2,300 homes and businesses in the Winlock area. ToledoTel will contribute up to $2.3 million as the county’s partner in this major infrastructure project.ToledoTel is leading …


    News Room - April 25, 2023, 11:36 a.m.

  9. CANCELED *2021 Legislative Roundtable

    Please note that in-person attendance is limited to our area lawmakers, mayors and county commissioners.Please see the attached agenda.Please click here to view the flyer, which includes the following links for virtual attendance:Via Facebook: Search for “Lewis County Commissioners” or go to https://www.facebook.com/LewisCountyCommissioners/Via YouTube: Search for “LewisCountyWa” or go to https://www.youtube.com/user/LewisCountyWa/featured


    Commissioners - Aug. 16, 2021, 11:32 a.m.

  10. Notice of hearing for Lewis County 2024 budget emergency and supplemental appropriations to and transfers within current expense and various funds. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. April 16, 2024

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - April 4, 2024, 11:31 a.m.