1. Public Records

    About Contact Public records are governed by the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) and pertains to all records prepared, owned, used, or retained by any department or office of Lewis County government, excluding the Lewis County Courts. ContactPublic Records Officer (PRO): Casey Mauermann, Public Disclosure ManagerCherish Willis, Public Records SpecialistAddress Human Resources Office 351 NW North Street, Historic Courthouse Basement Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-2674 Email: publicrecords@lewiscountywa.gov Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays Contact Public Records Records Request InstructionsLewis County utilizes a web-based Records Center for submission, tracking and delivery of records requests. You can …


    Public Records - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  2. *Special Meeting with Planning Commission

    Please see the attached meeting notice. The meeting will take place in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room and also is available by Zoom. Following are the codes for those wishing to attend remotely: By phone: Call 888-475-4499 Online: Go to https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85301197403 The meeting ID is 853 0119 7403.


    Commissioners - Sept. 22, 2023, 4:36 p.m.

  3. The Southwest Washington Fair is on, daily, through Aug. 20

    CENTRALIA - The Lewis County Commissioners welcome you to the 2023 Southwest Washington Fair!Commissioner Sean Swope gave a red carpet welcome to everyone!Appreciation was given to county fair staff, volunteers, exhibitors and everyone attending the opening of the six-day community celebration.A ribbon cutting signified the official opening of the fair, which runs daily through Sunday, Aug. 20.


    News Room - Aug. 15, 2023, 4:11 p.m.

  4. County seeks volunteers for Planning Commission, PacMtn

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is looking for volunteers interested in filling vacancies on two boards: the Lewis County Planning Commission and the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council (PacMtn).Lewis County Planning CommissionThe Lewis County Planning Commission assists Lewis County’s Community Development department in carrying out its duties, including helping prepare and execute the Comprehensive Plan and helping adopt development regulations. The Planning Commission – which is made up of seven members who each serve four-year terms – meets twice a month (6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month). A Zoom option is available for …


    Commissioners - June 26, 2025, 4:55 p.m.

  5. Lewis County celebrates opening of renovated juvenile facility

    Lewis County Commissioner Scott Brummer, left, Superior Court Judges James Lawler and J. Andrew Toynbee and Commissioner Lindsey Pollock at the ribbon cutting of the Lewis County Juvenile Justice Center, Mar. 24. Renovated Lewis County Juvenile Justice Center officially opens with ribbon-cuttingCHEHALIS – Lewis County Commissioners and county Superior Court judges cut the ribbon Friday morning marking the official opening of the renovated Lewis County Juvenile Justice Center at 1255 SW Pacific Ave. in Chehalis.Upgrades to the 1970s-era facility include the addition of 5,500 square feet of space for expanded educational and life skills programs, mentorship services for incarcerated youth, …


    News Room - March 28, 2023, 7:24 a.m.

  6. Lewis County Housing Initiative

    Update: Lewis County selects night-by-night shelter location after public input.Press Release, General Q & A, and BOCC Facebook The Lewis County Housing Initiative, implemented by the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners via resolution on Feb. 15, 2022, is a 12-step blueprint to address the local housing crisis. This resolution adopts a set of objectives and a work plan to implement the 2020 Strategic Plans' directive to increase the availability and affordability of housing in Lewis County. See the press release for more details. Full Documents and Details Lewis County Housing Initiative Work Plan for Housing Initiative 2021 Housing Summit …


    Commissioners - Feb. 15, 2022, 1:43 p.m.

  7. *BOCC Wrap-Up / Solid Waste Disposal District

    Please see the attached agenda.Please click here to view the special meeting notice for the Solid Waste Disposal District.Please note that the commissioners have recessed this meeting until 6:30 p.m., at which time they will further discuss possible building closures and may further discuss employees who work during the closures.


    Commissioners - Dec. 23, 2021, 1:40 p.m.

  8. Jr/Sr Taxing District Levy Documentation Due

    JR/SR Taxing district documentation due to the County Legislative Authority. Budgets must be certified to the Board of County Commissioners. Ordinance/Resolutions are due to the County Assessor to receive their Constitutional 1% increase. Levy Certifications and the amount requested to be levied per taxing district are due to the County Assessor.


    Assessor - March 10, 2011, 2:30 p.m.

  9. Lewis County offices closed June 19 in observance of Juneteenth

    Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States with enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation freeing the remaining slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865.The city of Centralia is holding a Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 17 at George Washington Park.


    News Room - June 13, 2023, 4:27 p.m.

  10. Applications available for Lewis County Sheriff's Shop-with-a-Cop

    Applications for this year’s Lewis County Sheriff's Office Shop-with-a-Cop Program are available.Children 2nd grade through high school who live in Lewis County are eligible. Applications are due by November 16. Download the application by clicking the link: https://lewiscountywa.gov/offices/sheriff/


    News Room - Oct. 27, 2023, 4:43 p.m.