1. Group B Forms

    00_Cover Group B Public Water Supply Approval Process01_Determination of Requirements02_Group B Design and Planning Checklist03_Group B Project Application Form04_List of Water System Engineers05_Approved Satellite Management Agencies06_State Certified Laboratories07_Coliform Bacteria Testing08_IOC Requirements09_Instructions for Covenants09A_Example Covenant10_Group B Declaration of Covenant11_Group B Restrictive Covenant12_Pump Test Overview and Table13_Well Site Inspection


    Environmental Health - April 25, 2018, 2:43 p.m.

  2. New - Notice to Bidders - Precast Concrete Bridge Material Purchase - CMP 1502 Cousins Rd MP 3.15

    Due to the closing of our offices to the public for the safety of staff and the public we will be holding our bid openings a little different. Please refer to the Notice to Bidders on the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page for this project. The bids are due March 24, 2020 by 11:00 am 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 11:00 am or later.Access the Notice to Bidders here.


    Public Works - March 19, 2020, 12:20 p.m.

  3. New - Notice to Bidders - Jackson Highway S Culvert Replacement Project

    Due to the closing of our offices to the public for the safety of staff and the public we will be holding our bid openings a little different. Please refer to the Notice to Bidders on the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page for this project. The bids are due March 31, 2020 by 11:00 am 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 11:00 am or later.Access the Notice to Bidders here.


    Public Works - March 19, 2020, 12:32 p.m.

  4. New - Notice to Bidders - Snyder Rd MP 0.20 Culvert Replacement Project

    Due to the closing of our offices to the public for the safety of staff and the public we will be holding our bid openings a little different. Please refer to the Notice to Bidders on the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page for this project. The bids are due April 7, 2020 by 11:00 am 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 11:00 am or later.Access the Notice to Bidders here.


    Public Works - March 27, 2020, 11:54 a.m.

  5. County Manager

    Ryan BarrettCounty ManagerRyan Barrett has served as County Manager for Lewis County, Washington, since August 2023. Selected by the Board of County Commissioners after a nationwide search, Barrett brings nearly two decades of public sector experience and a strong connection to the local community. His background includes leadership roles in law enforcement, regional corrections and municipal government, giving him a well-rounded perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the county.As County Manager, Barrett is focused on building a thriving, sustainable and inclusive community. His priorities include strengthening the local economy, improving infrastructure and enhancing the quality of life for residents. …


    Commissioners - Nov. 30, 2022, 2:02 p.m.

  6. Hearing on Proposed Rate Increases at Lewis County Transfer Stations

    The Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1 will hold a public hearing on or after 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 25, 2024, in the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners' hearing room at the Lewis County Courthouse, 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis, WA 98532. The public hearing is to receive public testimony on the proposal of the following rate increases for certain materials accepted at transfer stations operated by Lewis County. The proposed increases:*$120/ton with a minimum fee set at $35 for 580 pounds or less (to include a 3.6 percent refuse tax) for municipal solid waste*$140/ton with a …


    Solid Waste - March 7, 2024, 2:24 p.m.

  7. Lewis County Facilities Administrator favors long lasting building maintenance

    Lewis County Facilities Administrator Alex Murray, outside of the Lewis County WSU Extension Services building, Mar. 29. CHEHALIS – Lewis County Capital Campus construction projects continue to take shape in and around the historic county courthouse in Chehalis.County Facilities Department crews and contractors are placing final touches on a new Lewis County Public Works Building at 57 W. Main Street, the former Main Street Professional Building.Facilities Administrator Alex Murray was working Wednesday between the new Public Works facility and the James Building at 17 SW Cascade Ave. in Chehalis, the home to Lewis County WSU Extension Service offices. At the …


    News Room - March 30, 2023, 4:23 p.m.

  8. Reed Canary Grass

    Phalaris arundinacea Reed Canarygrass - A highly variable perennial plant, with rhizomes. Grows 3-6 feet in height.Leaves: Leaf blades are flat and smooth. The leaf has a wide connecting point to the stem.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-July. Densely clustered flowers in panicles. 3 florets per spikelet and only one fertile spikelet. Flowers start out green-purple and change to tan/brown overtime.Habitat: Usually grows where ground is at least somewhat saturated during growing season. Habitats include: roadside ditches, river dikes, shallow marshes, wetlands, and meadows.Weed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?A major threat to wetlands due to its aggressive nature. It …


    Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:33 a.m.

  9. Real Estate Services

    The Real Estate Services Division is responsible for land management of properties, right-of-way, mapping, and geographic analysis in support of the Public Works Department and for the County overall.The Division manages the Public Works Department's assorted sets of historical maps, surveys, road way files, field notes, engineer tracings/drawings, and aerial photos.These are being indexed and scanned to preserve the integrity of the originals and to increase their availability. Many scanned or original sets are available to research and view from within our offices.The RES Division runs the front counter of the Department -- coordinating permits, answering questions, guiding customers to …


    Public Works - Dec. 30, 2010, 11:41 a.m.

  10. Emergency Order 2024-02 AOC/Odyssey Outage Update

    On November 3, 2024 the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) notified courts across the State of Washington that a significant disruption had occurred to information systems that are hosted by the AOC due to “unauthorized activity on the Washington Courts network, "which impacts the operations of the Superior Court and Clerk’s Offices across the State of Washington.The Odyssey system is currently back online, however it will take some time to docket the backlog of documents. Your patience is appreciated.Attached is the Emergency Order 2024-02 signed by Presiding Judge Toynbee regarding rules and procedures effective immediately and on …


    Superior Court - Nov. 18, 2024, 2:12 p.m.