1. Vader hosts 5th annual Chips for Trails Event

    The Annual Chips for Trails event will take place at McMurphy Park off Annonen Road in Vader in celebration of Earth Day from 10 am. to 3 p.m. April 25. The Vader Parks Board, volunteers and city staff will be collecting branches and brush for chipping during this time. The material will be chipped up and spread onto trails of the Vader park. During the event, Lewis County residents are permitted to drop off brush and branches to be chipped that are no larger than 6 inches in diameter. No trash, leaves, building materials or plastic bags will be accepted. …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 9, 2026, 1:35 p.m.

  2. Lewis County Clerk

    About Contact The County Clerk is one of several independent, elected officials provided by the Washington State Constitution (Article IV, Sec 26), with specific and special duties assigned by statute, as well as local and state court rules... more » Clerk Law & Justice Center, 2nd Floor 345 W. Main Street Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-2704 Contact the Clerk News FREE LEGAL CLINICS AVAILABLE Clerk | July 16, 2025 More Posts Contact the Clerk's Office Scott Tinney, Clerk Law & Justice Center, 2nd Floor 345 W. Main Street Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-2704 Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday …


    Clerk - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  3. CBA and Salary Information

    The Employees of Lewis County are represented by: Teamsters #252217 E. Main StreetCentralia, WA 98531360.736.9979AFSCME2102 Carriage Drive SW #GOlympia, WA 985021.800.311.9713 ext. 22AFSCME LOCAL 1341 EXECUTIVE BOARDPresident: Andrew SheddVice President: Cody HusserSecretary-Treasurer: Terry SwansonRecording Secretary: Luke (Lenny) LennoxExecutive Board Members: Kallan Kersavage, Justin DeWitt, Ben Sabin Lewis County Sheriff's Deputies GuildOperations: 5530 SW Kelly Avenue Portland, OR 97239 503.226.3906911 GuildSean LemoineLemoine Legal Services, P.C.515 NW Saltzman Road #836Portland, OR 97229503-502-7045 mobilesean@lemoinelawyer.comLewis County Corrections GuildAnthony RiceCline & Associates Salary Information Elected Salary InformationResolution No. 21-296 Elected Salaries2022-2025 Elected Salaries2026 Elected SalariesLC Citizens' Salary CommissionCLICK on the following link to view current …


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

  4. Notice of hearings regarding the Lewis County budget and levies for 2026. The hearings will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Nov. 7, 2025, 9:26 a.m.

  5. Notice of joint hearing to adopt new Lewis County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan. The joint hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. March 3, 2026.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Feb. 19, 2026, 10:44 a.m.

  6. Notice of public hearing to consider Ordinance 1375 to amend the Lewis County Code Title 15, Building and Construction, and adopt a rainwater catchment policy. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. April 14, 20

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - March 25, 2026, 2:13 p.m.

  7. Designated Forest Land

    RCW 84.33Land owners who wish current use assessment for property tax purposes on lands eligible for classification under the Designated Forest Land program must submit an application to the Lewis County Assessor's Office by December 31st. Applications taken in the calendar year prior to December 31st are inspected in the next year and either approved or denied. If the application is approved, it is taxed in the subsequent year. It takes two years after application for it to affect your taxes.Provided that acreage is being used as originally intended, valuation of land for tax purposes under the Designated Forest Land …


    Assessor - April 4, 2018, 4:31 p.m.

  8. 25-350 Approve interlocal agreements between Lewis County and area emergency response agencies regarding technology services.

    Please see the attached agreement.


    Commissioners - Dec. 3, 2025, 3:47 p.m.

  9. FAQ

    How is the Code Compliance workload prioritized? Currently, we act on complaint related issues unless we feel there are serious health risks or negligent activity. We are working diligently to respond to each and every complaint. Serious cases and ongoing issues often require a great deal of our time and resources and may carry priority. Why do I have to remove my junk or hulk vehicle if it is on my property? Having a hulk vehicle visible from public right of way or other real property is a violation of Lewis county Code 8.05.070. How much do hulk vehicle inspections …


    Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.

  10. County Offices Closed for Labor Day


    Commissioners - Aug. 29, 2025, 4:36 p.m.