1. Solid Waste Advisory Committee is canceled for today (4/8)

    The Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting for 1 p.m. April 8 has been canceled.The Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) meets at 1:00 p.m. the second Wednesday of every other month in the new Lewis County Public Works Building, 57 W. Main St., Chehalis, WA 98532. The chairperson may elect to cancel the meetings occasionally or meet on an alternate date.Meetings are open to the public, and also offered online via Zoom. Here is a link to the Lewis County SWAC page, where you can find information on meeting agendas, packets, and minutes. Please contact the Lewis …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 9, 2026, 2:11 p.m.

  2. Passport Applications

    The Lewis County Clerk's Office is authorized by the U.S. Department of State to accept passport applications. Passport applications may be submitted, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday.We will attempt to process passport applications for everyone that comes into the office during the hours listed above, but the Clerk's statutory duties take precedence. Due to staffing demands and the increased volume of passport applicants we may not be able to process all applications even for those individuals that arrive during the posted hours.To obtain a passport application, visit the Lewis …


    Clerk - April 30, 2015, 2:24 p.m.

  3. Pumper Info

    Pumpers are regulated by Lewis County Code 8.40.300 and 8.40.320.To submit a monthly pumping report, you may send them by email, mail, or in person.rae.sisson@lewiscountywa.gov125 NW Chehalis Ave Chehalis, WA 98532.Interested in being added to the Lewis County's list of Certified Pumpers?The following criteria would need to be met:ApplicationNon-refundable Fee $335Current state registration certificate and bondFor more information on becoming a New Certified Septic Installer, Pumper, or Designer, please contact our office 360-740-2718 or visit us at 125 NW Chehalis Ave Chehalis, WA 98532.


    Environmental Health - Jan. 30, 2020, 2:52 p.m.

  4. Septic Program

    Updates to Lewis County Code 8.40, On-Site Sewage Systems LCC 8.40, 2025On August 26, 2025, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners approved an updated Lewis County Code 8.40, On-Site Sewage Systems. Please see the attached document for the updated code. While the new code has not been published as of yet, it is effective as of August 26, 2025. To request a septic system construction final inspection, please call the Septic Inspection line at (360) 740-1330. Applications & Fees Test Pit Guidelines Gravity Construction Standards List of Certified Professionals (Designers, Installers, Pumpers) Certified Professional Resources FAQ Onsite Septic Homeowners …


    Environmental Health - Jan. 30, 2018, 3:13 p.m.

  5. Tools, Treasures, Treats & Cider!

    Plan to attend Tools, Treasures, Treats & Cider, the second day of the Master Recycler Composters of Lewis County's first tool and bake sale to raise money to support the new MRC Tool Bucket Library from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Floral Park Sustainability Park, 103 E. Floral St., Centralia. This second day of the sale will feature a cider press where members of the public are invited to bring their own apples and containers. Apples will be pressed on a first-come, first-served basis during the event. Donated tools will be for sale as well as …


    Solid Waste - July 18, 2025, 9:46 a.m.

  6. Packwood Airport (55S)

    Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) MeetingsNewslettersPackwood Airport Fact SheetMeeting #1PAC flyer - Packwood - 3.7.23Packwood Chapters 1 & 2 - 2.24.23Packwood AppendicesPackwood PAC Meeting 1 NotesPackwood PAC Meeting VideoMeeting #2PAC Meeting #2 PostcardChapter 3 - Aviation Activity ForecastsChapter 4 - Packwood Facility RequirementsPAC Meeting #2 - July 11, 2023PAC Meeting #2 Attendee ListPAC Meeting #2 RecordingMeeting #3PAC Meeting #3 PostcardPAC FlyerImplementation PlanLayout PlanTerminal AreaPAC Meeting PresentationMeeting#3 Sign in SheetPAC Meeting #3 VideoFinal Draft Airport Master Plan UpdateFinal Draft Master PlanFinal Airport Master Plan UpdateFinal Master Plan


    Airports - May 21, 2012, 2:20 p.m.

  7. Vital Records (Birth and Death Certificates)

    You may order Vital Records (Death and Birth Certificates) in person from Lewis County Public Health & Social Services Department or online through VitalCheckIf you have any questions about the ordering process, please give us a call at (360) 740-1223. Payment Options Death and Birth certificates can be ordered in person at the Lewis County Public Health & Social Services Department Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. If you request "Same Day Service", there will be a $5.00 charge.New Vital Records Law went into effect on January 1, 2021, for ordering birth or death certificates.Only individuals with a specific relationship to the …


    Public Health - March 30, 2016, 3:28 p.m.

  8. 2018 River Gage information

    The Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority has changed the vertical datumon the following rivers in Lewis County:1. Chehalis River at Doty2. Chehalis River at Mellen St. Centralia3. Skookumchuch Riverat Pearl St. Centralia4. Newaukum River at ChehalisThe Guage information now reflects the given water level as height above mean sea level.The information below represents this change. The Conversion information and historic flood cresthistory dating back to 1971.Click here to print 2018 river gage phase comparison chartClick here to print Lewis County Rivers Flood Crest Historyflood%20authority%20logo_sm.pngClick below for theChehalis River Basin Flood Authority2018 Chehlais Basin Gage Height Conversion Project


    Emergency Management - Sept. 13, 2018, 8:08 a.m.

  9. About the BOCC

    Sean D. Swope, Commissioner District No. 1Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM, Commissioner District No. 2Scott J. Brummer, Commissioner District No. 3Board of County Commissioners351 NW North Street, Room 210Chehalis WA, 98532Phone: 360-740-1120Fax: (360) 740-1475The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is the county’s legislative and budget authority.The three county commissioners are elected to four-year terms. The county is divided into three districts of relatively equal population as determined by federal census every 10 years. At the time of election, each commissioner must live in and represent his/her district.The commissioner positions are partisan, and candidates are selected via a primary election in their …


    Commissioners - March 11, 2016, 1:40 p.m.

  10. Tools, Treasures & Treats!

    Plan to attend Tools, Treasures & Treats, the Master Recycler Composters of Lewis County's first tool and bake sale to raise money to support the new MRC Tool Bucket Library. The two-day event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11 at the Floral Park Sustainability Park, 103 E. Floral St., Centralia. Donated tools will be for sale as well as items baked by local volunteers. On Oct. 11, a cider press event will take place. Members of the public will be invited to bring their own apples and containers. Apples will be pressed on a …


    Solid Waste - July 18, 2025, 9:44 a.m.