1. Board Seeks Applications for use of Hotel/Motel Lodging Tax

    The application process expired on August 16th The Board of County Commissioners is currently accepting applications for use of hotel/motel lodging tax funds for the 2014 budget year from organizations whose programs or activities promote tourism in the unincorporated Lewis County area. "Tourism promotion" means “activities, operations, and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding the 32 marketing of or the operation of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists” (as …


    Commissioners - Aug. 26, 2013, 10:07 a.m.

  2. SMALL CLAIMS

    District Court handles small claims not exceeding $10,000.00SMALL CLAIMS BROCHUREFormsSmall Claim Notice of ClaimSmall Claims Cover SheetCertificate of ServiceAffidavits of Non-military serviceDenial of ClaimMotion for Voluntary Dismissal by Plaintiff & Order of DismissalSatisfaction of Judgment


    District Court - Jan. 30, 2015, 12:44 p.m.

  3. Radio Services Agreements

    Lewis County Fire District #13 Lewis County Fire District #15 City of Chehalis City of Napavine


    Commissioners - Nov. 27, 2017, 4:56 p.m.

  4. Designated Forest Land

    RCW 84.33Land owners who wish current use assessment for property tax purposes on lands eligible for classification under the Designated Forest Land program must submit an application to the Lewis County Assessor's Office by December 31st. Applications taken in the calendar year prior to December 31st are inspected in the next year and either approved or denied. If the application is approved, it is taxed in the subsequent year. It takes two years after application for it to affect your taxes.Provided that acreage is being used as originally intended, valuation of land for tax purposes under the Designated Forest Land …


    Assessor - April 4, 2018, 4:31 p.m.

  5. Head Start on the Holidays

    Where: Centralia Church of God, 3320 Borst Ave., CentraliaPlease join us for another amazing upcycling class! This is a hands-on workshop offering re-purposing and gift ideas using materials that would otherwise end up in the landfill.Please use the link below to find out more information on this fantastic opportunity!Head Start on the HolidaysIf you have any questions or would like to register for this class please contact Jason Adams by email at jason.adams@lewiscountywa.gov or by phone at 360-740-1216.


    Solid Waste - Oct. 31, 2019, 10:41 a.m.

  6. Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District Meeting #1

    Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District #1 meeting has been rescheduled to December 21, 2018, 11:00AM, at the Commissioners Conference room.


    Solid Waste - Dec. 14, 2018, 3:27 p.m.

  7. Give invasive species the brush off! Enjoying the outdoors without spreading invasive plants and animals.

    So much left to do and so little time! As the days start to really warm up and July draws to a close, Lewis County families are reminded that summer will be coming to an end, school will be back in session, and it’s back to the regular Monday to Friday grind.Whether it’s camping in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, fishing on Riffe Lake, or one last trip to the beach, recreational use of the wild areas in our beautiful county and surrounding areas will be at an all-time high and timing couldn’t be better for some of the most undesirable …


    Weed Control - July 29, 2019, 2:09 p.m.

  8. Newaukum Bridge Opening February 18, 2011 at 4pm.

    PRESS RELEASE Lewis County Public Works would like to announce that the Jackson Highway Bridge crossing the Newaukum River will be open to traffic on Friday, February 18, 2011, at 4 p.m. Future work will occur, with flagger-controlled, one-way traffic during working hours and unrestricted two-way traffic during non-working hours. The bridge replacement contract was awarded to Rognlin’s Incorporated (Aberdeen, WA) in the amount of $2,153,027. Differing site conditions encountered during excavation for the bridge approach work required modified design and modified approach work. Additional work to address these changes increased the contract amount to $2,387,000 (estimated total until completion …


    Public Works - March 7, 2011, 11:51 a.m.

  9. County seeks applicants for its new Short Term Rentals (STR) Advisory Group

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking volunteers interested in serving on the newly established Short Term Rentals (STR) Advisory Group.The 11-member group will provide guidance as the county implements its new requirements for short-term rentals. Beginning Jan. 1, anyone with a short-term rental (also known as an Air BnB) in unincorporated Lewis County will be required to register the rental through the county. Owners / operators will have one calendar year to come into compliance. The Advisory Group will explore a range of STR-related topics, such as analyzing permit data, examining the relationship between STRs and …


    Commissioners - Dec. 4, 2025, 9:35 a.m.

  10. Press Release: Arson Arrest Press Release

    Click here for original Press Release On July 13, 2018, Winlock Fire Department responded to a fully engulfed single-wide mobile home fire at a trailer park located at 380 Minkler Road, Winlock. The fire was investigated by a Fire Investigator from Chehalis Fire Department and Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Detective J. S. Humphrey. The victim in this investigation is a 36-year-old female, whose loss amounted to about $5,000 in personal property. The mobile home was valued at about $15,000, and was a total loss. In addition, a second victim in this case is a 28-year-old male from Winlock who is …


    Sheriff - July 27, 2018, 11:37 a.m.