1. June SWAC Meeting Rescheduled for Today

    Because of scheduling conflicts, the June SWAC meeting is rescheduled to 1 p.m. today in the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility Division's conference room in the Administration Building at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA 98531.


    Solid Waste - April 16, 2024, 10:07 a.m.

  2. *2021 Budget Meetings

    Update: Power has been restored (thank you to the Lewis County PUD for its quick response). The Historic Courthouse has reopened to the public, and the afternoon sessions of the 2021 Budget Meeting will take place as planned, beginning at 1 p.mPlease see attached agenda.


    Commissioners - Oct. 16, 2020, 3:23 p.m.

  3. *Special Meeting Notice: Port of Centralia Commission interviews

    Please see the attached special meeting notice.It appears the online address and code we used are having technical difficulties. Please use the following link:https://zoom.us/j/94199774914?pwd=QWVkK0dZZmwvRFhtb2lGZCs0ZUs1UT09.The passcode is 397098.


    Commissioners - Nov. 13, 2020, 1:43 p.m.

  4. Septic Program

    Updates to Lewis County Code 8.40, On-Site Sewage Systems LCC 8.40, 2025On August 26, 2025, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners approved an updated Lewis County Code 8.40, On-Site Sewage Systems. Please see the attached document for the updated code. While the new code has not been published as of yet, it is effective as of August 26, 2025. To request a septic system construction final inspection, please call the Septic Inspection line at (360) 740-1330. Applications & Fees Test Pit Guidelines Gravity Construction Standards List of Certified Professionals (Designers, Installers, Pumpers) Certified Professional Resources FAQ Onsite Septic Homeowners …


    Environmental Health - Jan. 30, 2018, 3:13 p.m.

  5. Survey

    Survey Results:A community wide survey ran from November 2, 2021, to December 10, 2021, as an opportunity for county residents to provide direct input to the local government decision-making process, specifically on spending priorities for the $15 million that has been allocated to Lewis County as a part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) distribution of funds to local county governments.Survey results presented from POLCO to Lewis County Staff on 3-9-2022: Lewis County ARPA Baseline Survey resultsSurvey result highlights presented to Board of County Commissioners on 1-19-2022: 1.19.2022 Polco Survey Results HighlightsFull resident results: Residents ResultsFull business results: Business …


    Nov. 1, 2021, 3:36 p.m.

  6. ARES Meeting

    Meetings are held at 7:00 PM (1900) on the 3rd Wednesday of each month in the Training Room on the 1st floor of the Lewis County Law and Justice Center, 345 W Main Street, Chehalis, Washington https://www.cvars.org/LCARES.php Date: Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm


    Emergency Management - April 10, 2018, 8:51 a.m.

  7. 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.

  8. Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

    The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is administered by Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS). WIC services assure healthy pregnancies, healthy birth outcomes, and healthy growth and development for women, infants, and children up to age five. WIC is available at the Public Health Building, 360 NW North Street in downtown Chehalis. WIC staff also make monthly visits to Randle, Mossyrock, and Winlock. Families of all sizes and types may qualify for WIC. Call 360-740-1255 or 1-800-562-6130 ext. 1255. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Washington State WIC Nutrition program does not discriminate.Chehalis Office HoursMonday–Friday: …


    Public Health - April 6, 2016, 3:05 p.m.

  9. Contacting an Inmate

    Updated and EFFECTIVE January 6, 2021 Inmate Postal Mail To maintain the security and safety of the inmates and staff, all inmate postal mail (with the exception of Legal Mail, money orders, books, Court Documents, Bank Statements, & Publications) must be sent to the following address:Lewis County JailInmate Name - ID NumberPO Box 9122Seminole, FL 33775-9122Legal Mail, money orders, Court Documents, Books, Bank Statements, & Publications will continue to be sent to the facility directly at 28 SW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis WA 98532The Inmates Name and ID number must be clearly Printed on the outside of the envelope or postcard …


    Sheriff - Jan. 5, 2016, 7:21 a.m.

  10. Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting

    A meeting of the Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee is scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in the large conference room of Lewis County Public Services, 2025 NE Kresky Ave., Chehalis. People needing special assistance or accommodations should contact Lewis County Solid Waste, 360-740-1451 or 1-800-749-5980. Read More


    Public Works - Feb. 23, 2017, 4:52 p.m.