1. COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE CLOSED

    The Commissioners' Office is closed July 5 (in addition to the July 4 courthouse closure).Please see the attached.


    Commissioners - June 26, 2024, 12:28 p.m.

  2. ANTI-HARASSMENT

    REQUIRED FORMS TO FILE AN ANTI-HARASSMENT ARE:Law Enforcement Information SheetPetition for Protection OrderForms, including brochure and instructions, can be found here. Packets can also be picked up at the District Court Clerk's window.WHAT TYPES OF ORDERS CAN BE FILED IN DISTRICT COURT?Certain protection orders must be transferred to Superior Court. If one of the following conditions listed below applies, you should consider initiating your case in Superior Court as it will be transferred.(a) A superior court has exercised or is exercising jurisdiction over a proceeding involving the parties;(b) The action would have the effect of interfering with a respondent's care, …


    District Court - Jan. 30, 2015, 12:38 p.m.

  3. Lewis County streamlines permitting for future campgrounds and RV parks

    Carlisle Lake Park in Onalaska. CHEHALIS – The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has approved amendments to regulations for RV parks and campgrounds in the county. The most significant change streamlines the process for permitting.No longer is a Binding Site Plan necessary for development of new RV parks or campgrounds. A Special Use Permit (SUP) and a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review are the only requirements.“This change will significantly reduce the permitting time for RV park developers and for staff reviewing the permits,” said Lewis County Planner Preston Pinkston.“This is a great example of staff proactively looking …


    News Room - Oct. 5, 2023, 3:04 p.m.

  4. Notice of a public hearing to consider Ordinance 1337 to amend the Lewis County Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Designations

    Please see the attached notice.For the Nov. 1, 2022, hearing presentation, please click here.For the Oct. 26, 2022, workshop presentation, please click here.The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold a public hearing on November 1, 2022 to receive public testimony on proposed amendments to Lewis County Comprehensive Plan map and associated zoning designation changes, and will recess and continue the hearing to November 8, 2022 for final deliberation and decision.The hearing will take place at or after 10 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room on the second floor of the Historic Courthouse in Chehalis, Washington. Interested parties …


    Commissioners - Oct. 18, 2022, 3:35 p.m.

  5. Little Miss Friendly finalists are guests of Lewis County Commissioners

    From left, Clara Hansen, Emma Elder, Riot Anderson, Aria Hoffman, Kimber Serl and 2022 Little Miss Friendly Emma Britton meet with the Lewis County Commissioners on Aug. 8. CHEHALIS – The finalists for the 2023 Little Miss Friendly competition were guests of the Lewis County Commissioners Tuesday, Aug. 8, during the commissioners’ weekly legislative meeting. Little Miss Friendly is the official hostess and “living logo” of the Southwest Washington Fair and will represent the fair at many events, parades, and activities throughout the coming year.Commissioners Sean Swope, Lindsey Pollock and Scott Brummer listened to the girls share their interest in …


    News Room - Aug. 8, 2023, 4:46 p.m.

  6. Adopt-A-Road Program

    Let’s keep Lewis County clean!The Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility Adopt-A-Road Program is now available for for community groups or like-minded friends and neighbors to pick up litter along county roads. This program was approved by Lewis County Commissioners in mid-August, and is now ready to get Lewis County residents, businesses and community groups signed up to keep our road clean. Organizations and individuals can submit an application to adopt a section of road to clean at least four times a year, or sign up for a one-time clean up of community, neighborhood, or park.Once an …


    Solid Waste - April 5, 2019, 4:36 p.m.

  7. Adopt-A-Road Program

    Let’s keep Lewis County clean!The Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility Adopt-A-Road Program is now available for for community groups or like-minded friends and neighbors to pick up litter along county roads. This program was approved by Lewis County Commissioners in mid-August, and is now ready to get Lewis County residents, businesses and community groups signed up to keep our road clean. Organizations and individuals can submit an application to adopt a section of road to clean at least four times a year, or sign up for a one-time clean up of community, neighborhood, or park.Once an …


    Solid Waste - April 5, 2019, 4:36 p.m.

  8. Food Program Permits and Forms

    Temporary Food Establishment ApplicationCourtesy Permit ApplicationPermit Exemption ApplicationFarmer's Market Coordinator ApplicationStandard Operating ProcedurePre-Opening Inspection request formHot Holding Temp LogCold Holding Temp LogExample Floor PlanDOH DocumentsMobile Food Operation GuidelinesFood Service ApplicationPermanent establishment application packets are available on the 3rd floor of the Public Health building or by calling (360) 740-1222.


    Environmental Health - Feb. 1, 2018, 3:20 p.m.

  9. Bidcall for One Hydroseeder

    A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due June 20, 2017 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. Specifications and bid forms may be obtained from Lewis County Department of Public Works Fleet Division located at 476 W. Main St., Chehalis, WA 98532, or telephone 360-740-1194. Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - June 7, 2017, 10:34 a.m.

  10. Meet the Board

    Weed Board members are volunteers appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, in accordance with the process laid out in the RCW 17.10. Board members serve a term of four years and each represent one of the five Weed Districts within Lewis County. Weed District Map. Katherin Humphrey District One: representing the Adna, Curtis, Boistfort, Pe Ell, and Dryad communities Katherine has lived in the Boistfort Valley her whole life except for 7 years she spent in Pullman. She holds a degree in Crop Science, a minor in Ag Econ and then supported her husband through vet school. Katherine is …


    Weed Control - Sept. 13, 2019, 10:45 a.m.