1. Weed Board Vacancy

    Contribute to the operations, safety, and sustainability of the County’s Noxious Weed Control Board. The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board has a vacancy on its five members Board. The vacancy occurs in weed district 4 which includes the communities of Mossyrock, Onalaska and Salkum. Duties of the Board include adoption of the County Weed list and providing direction for Weed Board programs. The Board positions are four-year terms that shall be filled by a person engaged in agricultural practices. Noxious Weed Control Board positions are non-paid, volunteer positions. Meetings are held as determined by the Board. Persons interested in …


    Weed Control - Feb. 14, 2014, 11:35 a.m.

  2. Public Notice

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board has vacancies on its five-member board. The vacancies occurs in Weed District Four and Five. Nancy Toenyan, the current Board members for District Four and Victor Khvoroff of District Five have expressed a willingness to serve another term with the Weed Board. Both members’ terms ended on December 31, 2019.The Board member vacancies were published in the Chronicle and East County Journal in January and February of 2020.The Weed Board recommends that Nancy Toenyan of Mossyrock and Victor Khvoroff of Randle, be considered for appointment by the BOCC to the Lewis County Noxious …


    Weed Control - Feb. 21, 2020, 10:11 a.m.

  3. County seeks applicants for Public Health & Social Services Advisory Board

    The Lewis County Board of Health (BOH) is accepting applications from Lewis County residents interested in serving on the Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) Advisory Board. Applications are due by 3:00 pm on Monday, November 3.The eleven-member volunteer board provides recommendations to the Board of Health on a variety of community health, environmental health, and social service issues.Five positions are open: one homeless/housing representative, one medical provider representative, and three at-large members. At-large positions are for individuals with a general interest in investigating local health policy and providing recommendations regarding health matters in Lewis County.PHSS Advisory Board …


    Public Health - Oct. 15, 2025, 9:59 a.m.

  4. Groundbreaking marks the start of broadband expansion project in Winlock

    From left, Lewis County Commissioner Lindsey Pollock, Rep. Ed Orcutt, ToledoTel VP-COO Dale Merten, County Manager Ryan Barrett, Rep. Peter Abbarno, ToledoTel Senior Engineer Aaron Nelson, County Budget Administrator Becky Butler, Commissioner Sean Swope, Eric Dold of Robinson Brothers Construction and County Infrastructure Specialist Eric Eisenberg at groundbreaking event Oct. 13. CHEHALIS – Officials from Lewis County and ToledoTel gathered Friday, Oct. 13, to commemorate the groundbreaking of Winlock’s long-awaited broadband project.Construction crews can be seen along several streets in and around Winlock. The first fiber-optic connections to homes and businesses are expected in the early spring of 2024.The Lewis …


    News Room - Oct. 13, 2023, 11:37 a.m.

  5. Court Forms


    Jan. 24, 2019, 11:18 a.m.

  6. Open Enrollment 2026

    Aetna Plan Information (In Progress) 2026 PEBB OPEN ENROLLMENT (911 Employees ONLY) 2026 TEAMSTERS TRUST/NW ADMIN OPEN ENROLLMENT We will be updating this page as plan information becomes available.The following plan documents are tentative and are subject to change.Aetna Medical2026 Lewis County Benefit GuideAetna and MetLife FAQsLewis County Self-Administered Insurance Rules 2026Enrollment Forms for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and other MetLife Supplemental Benefits:Medical and RX Benefits Election FormMetLife Enrollment FormRate Sheet:2026 Non-Represented and AFSCME AetnaAetna Plan Summaries:2026 Aetna OAMC 500 Plan2026 Aetna OAMC 1000 Plan2026 OAMC HDHP PlanBrainshark Video - Benefits and Enrollment InformationOpen Enrollment PresentationMedical and RX Benefits …


    Human Resources - Nov. 10, 2025, 2:33 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. Quarterly Weed Board Meeting

    Call To OrderAdoption of MinutesIntroduction of GuestsComments from the PublicCoordinators Report Budget Review Program Updates 2025 Field Season Challenges Actions Requested from the Weed Board Special TopicsOld BusinessNew Business Listing of Common HollyComments from Individual Members of the BoardDate of the Next Board Meeting: August 6th, 2025 @ 1:00 PM Followed by: November 12th, 2025Adjournment


    Weed Control - May 6, 2025, 8:50 a.m.

  9. Commissioners offer County Manager job to man with local roots

    Ryan Barrett CHEHALIS- After an extensive nationwide search, the Lewis County Commissioners have selected an individual with local roots as their next County Manager.The commissioners offered their top position Wednesday to Ryan Barrett, a former Lewis County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant who now oversees more than 100 employees as a captain with the South Correctional Entity in Des Moines, Wash. The commissioners selected Barrett, 41, after hosting a public meet-and-greet followed by an intensive, all-day interview session that involved nearly two dozen county employees, including elected officials, department directors and others.Barrett, who grew up in the area and served on the …


    News Room - July 13, 2023, 10:29 a.m.

  10. Press Release: Sheriff's Office Receives Grant

    Click here for original Press Release Centralia Coal Transition Economic & Community Development Board supports public safety through the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office The Centralia Coal Transition Grants Economic & Community Development Board (“ECD Board”) approved a grant to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office to support public safety goals and communication. The ECD board approved a grant in the amount of $116,836.56 to purchase replacement portable radios for deputies. Deputies use their portable radio to respond to service calls, manage crime scenes and disasters, confirm their status during contacts, and one of their everyday tools on their duty belt. “The …


    Sheriff - Sept. 14, 2018, 9:08 a.m.