1. Public Works FAQ

    Do you pick up dead animals? Yes, but only if it is on the county right-of-way (road or ditch); not if it is on private property. Why can’t you just drain this swampy area so the road won’t get flooded? We have strict rules imposed on us by other departments such as Washington State Fish and Wildlife Department, Department of Ecology, and other State/Federal agencies. The problem must be related to a road. We cannot drain private land. Who do I call to get a ditch cleaned? The Area Supervisor can be contacted. Please call Public Works at (360)740-1123 to …


    Public Works - April 12, 2016, 1:18 p.m.

  2. Public Defense

    Para español, haga clic en el botón "translate" en la parte superior de la página Our Mission Contact The Lewis County Public Defense provides the courts with attorneys to represent persons charged with certain state and county criminal, probation violation, and juvenile offender cases when the person is unable to afford an attorney (indigent). Lewis County Public Defense Services 351 NW North St Rm 210 Chehalis, WA, 98532 Public Defense Questions or Interest: 360-740-1339 Public Defense Screening: 360-736-9301 Email: public.defense@lewiscountywa.gov Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday, excluding Holidays Obtaining an AttorneyA representative of Lewis County Public Defense …


    Public Defense - Feb. 5, 2024, 2:26 p.m.

  3. Lewis County Public Works Open House

    LEWIS COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS OPEN HOUSEREYNOLDS AVENUE / HARRISON AVENUE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTSANDNORTH LEWIS COUNTY INDUSTRIAL ACCESS TRANSPORTATION STUDYLewis County together with the City of Centralia and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will be conducting an open house 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. on April 20 at Fort Borst Park kitchen #1 to present to the public with preliminary plans and exhibits developed for improvement of:The Reynolds Avenue and Harrison Avenue corridors on:Reynolds Avenue from the Reynolds Avenue / Harrison Avenue intersection east to the Reynolds Avenue / Pearl St (SR 507) intersectionHarrison Avenue from the Harrison Avenue / Reynolds …


    News Room - March 31, 2023, 2:54 p.m.

  4. Lewis County Manager looks forward to working with community and County staff

    Lewis County Manager Ryan Barrett at a community meet-and-greet event, July 11. Photo courtesy: The Chronicle. CHEHALIS – Excited to begin his work with the Lewis County Commissioners, county staff and community, Ryan Barrett begins his tenure as Lewis County Manager on Aug. 28.The commissioners signed a contract with Barrett, 41, at their business meeting, Aug. 1. The former Lewis County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant currently oversees more than 100 employees as a captain with the South Correctional Entity in Des Moines, Wash."I am honored to be selected by the Board of County Commissioners for this important role, and I am …


    News Room - Aug. 10, 2023, 8:31 a.m.

  5. 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.

  6. Your Southwest Washington Fair is on through Aug. 20!

    The 2023 Southwest Washington Fair runs through Sunday, Aug. 20 at the fairgrounds, 1909 S. Gold St. in Centralia.The six-day summertime community celebration that you’ve been waiting for is the areas largest and longest running community event.The Monster Truck Nitro Tour makes a stop at the fair for the first time in 20 years, 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19.Save the date! Get your front row box seat tickets now!12 person box seats are $550, 20 person box seats are $900, and include monster truck AND fair admission.Grandstand box seat tickets are available by calling the fair office at …


    News Room - Aug. 15, 2023, 8:39 a.m.

  7. Washington State Boundary Review Board for Lewis County

    Updated Rules of Practice and Procedure On June 14, 2024, the Washington State Boundary Review Board for Lewis County will hold a public meeting to adopt updated Rules of Practice and Procedure. Information about the meeting will be available on the Events page 24 hours in advance. Current Annexations Under Review LCFD #17 MergerProposal to merge Lewis County Fire District #17 with Pierce County Fire District #23.MSC24-0040 NOIMSC24-0040 NOI MemoMSC24-0040 Exhibit AMSC24-0040 Exhibit BMSC24-0040 Exhibit CMSC24-0040 Exhibit DMSC24-0040 Exhibit E The Role of the Boundary Review Board The Washington State Boundary Review Board for Lewis County reviews proposals for boundary …


    Community Development - Jan. 26, 2024, 10:44 a.m.

  8. SUP25-0002 - Roamers RV Park – 57 Space RV Park – Special Use Permit

    Public Hearing Documents The Lewis County Hearing Examiner will hold a virtual land use hearing on Monday, November 17, 2025, starting at 9:00 a.m., or immediately thereafter, for the purpose of taking public testimony and rendering a decision concerning a special use permit application (SUP25-0002) from Andrew Royer. This hearing will be by remote virtual hearing only and no in-person public access to the hearing room. This is the only hearing on the agenda docket.The Lewis County Hearing Examiner is providing public access to the land use hearing through alternative means (online and by phone). The hearing room will not …


    Community Development - May 14, 2025, 11:33 a.m.

  9. Final HIVA Plan Revised 08-31-18

    Final HIVA Plan Revised 08-31-18


    Emergency Management - Sept. 19, 2018, 1:09 p.m.

  10. Septic System Forms

    Permits New Construction permit: Minimal requirements include the completion of a Sewage Permit/Evaluation Application, Site Application Project plan, and Permission to Enter form.The Site Application Project Plan: Certain information is critical to being able to evaluate a proposed onsite sewage system. These include,The source of drinking water supply,size of the parcel,type and use of building being constructed,location of existing and proposed utilities, anda dimensioned site plan showing proposed initial system, the reserve area, soil logs and other soil tests, general topography and/or slope, drainage characteristics including streams, ponds, and wetlands, and any existing or proposed easements or encumbrances.A total of …


    Environmental Health - Feb. 1, 2018, 2:08 p.m.