1. 2016/2017 Budget Calendar

    DatesDayActionMarch 28Monday1st 2016 Budget Amendment Hearing (Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)June 3FridayInternal Service Rates submitted to Budget Dept.June 15WednesdayDiscuss Call Letter & Budget Instructions at ESCJune 27Monday2nd 2016 Budget Amendment Hearing (Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)July 11MondayCall Letter and Budget Worksheets distributed to Offices/Depts.JulyBudget Training Classes - as requestedAugust 8MondayOffices/Depts. submit 2017 Preliminary Budgets to Budget Dept.August 8MondayRecommended STIP due to the BOCCSeptember 6TuesdayBudget Dept. submits Preliminary Budgets to BOCC and AuditorSeptember 26Monday3rd 2016 Budget Amendment Hearing ( Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)September 21Wednesday2017 Preliminary Budget distributed to libraries, colleges, and Offices/Depts.Sep-OctBudget meetings between Offices/Depts. and BOCCOctober 3MondayFirst Hearing, 2017 …


    Budget - Dec. 31, 2015, 12:42 p.m.

  2. Common Tenant/Renter and Landlord Concerns

    Helpful resources and information for tenants/renters/landlords:The Washington State Attorney General serves as the chief legal advisor and chief law enforcement officer for Washington State's government. The ATG is authorized to prosecute violations of state law, represent the state in legal disputes and issue legal advice to state agencies and the legislature. For information on the Washington State Office of the Attorney General regarding Landlord-Tenant matters please see the links below:Landlord TenantLandlord/Tenant Rights Landlord What do I do if my tenants are not paying their rent? The majority of Landlord and Tenant disputes are considered to be a civil disagreement and …


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

  3. Bridge Program

    Bridges of many kinds are an integral part of every county road system. The safety and adequacy of these bridges is of vital importance to the traveling public. A program of regular periodic inspection and reporting is necessary to fully inform each county legislative authority regarding the condition and adequacy of all bridges.The County Engineer has a complete inventory of all National Bridge Inventory (NBI) bridges on the county road system, and shall be responsible for all routine and special inspections of all NBI bridges on the county road system in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) as …


    Public Works - Sept. 16, 2021, 9:56 a.m.

  4. 2023 Impact Report Released

    August 2024 - Lewis County Public Health and Social Services has released its 2023 Impact Report. For hard copies, please send an email to CommunityServicesDivision@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Public Health - Oct. 15, 2025, 9:46 a.m.

  5. Food Skills Inventory Report Released

    August 2024 - Lewis County Public Health and Social Services has released its Food Skills Inventory Report. For hard copies, please send an email to CommunityServicesDivision@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Public Health - Oct. 15, 2025, 9:45 a.m.

  6. Upcoming Sheriff's Sales

    CLICK ON UNDERLINED LINKS FOR DETAILS OF EACH SALEIMPORTANT NOTE: Properties auctioned in a Sheriff's Sale DO NOT include a title search. Potential buyers are responsible to check for past due taxes, liens, water/sewer connections (municipalities), or other liens/fees in any auction. The Sheriff's Office cannot provide legal advice. The Sheriff makes no claims as to condition of the subject property. APRIL 2026 April 17, 2026 - Order of Sale 25-2-00181-21, Sale 120 Shirlee Ave, Centralia, WA JANUARY 2026 January 9, 2026 - Postponement Notice 1009 SE 1st St, Winlock, WA, Order of Sale 25-2-00181-21 OPENING BID: $200,540.00 SOLD to …


    Sheriff - Feb. 25, 2019, 9:24 a.m.

  7. Survey

    Functions include but are not necessarily limited to:Survey - Responsible for all aspects of surveying for County roads and bridges.Maintain and update the County Control Network utilizing GlobalPositioning System (GPS) and conventional survey methods. Providesurvey support for all other County departments.Construction - Provide preliminary and construction surveying for all County road andbridge construction projects. Utilize survey personnel as project inspectors. Monument existing Right-of-Way center lines on theconstruction projects.


    Public Works - Sept. 16, 2021, 11:02 a.m.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Basic Composting Class

    WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers are hosting a Basic Home Composting Workshop at Centralia College East in Morton as part of the Repair & Sustainability Fair at 11 a.m. on March 22. Learn how to convert organic materials from your yard, garden, and kitchen into nutrient rich compost to improve your soil, promote healthy plants, and reduce pesky pests! Participants who are interested can enter their names into a drawing for a free compost bin. This event is free to the public. Support for this workshop is provided in part by the Washington State Department of Ecology.


    Solid Waste - March 7, 2025, 9:51 a.m.