1. ATTENTION: VENDORS & CONTRACTORS

    Lewis County has partnered with OpenGov and has transitioned to OpenGov Procurement/ProcureNow, a fully automated web-based electronic bidding and vendor management system. To continue to receive bid notifications, you will want to register for a FREE account today by going to https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa and clicking on the 'Sign Up' button in the top right corner.


    Commissioners - Aug. 1, 2023, 1:13 p.m.

  2. Algae Blooms, Water Quality, and Your Health - July 2018

    Summertime brings warmer weather, but the change in weather doesn’t just mean more beach days, yard work, and swimming. It can also mean an increase in algae blooms in area lakes. Not all algae blooms are bad for your health, but they all affect the quality of our water in and around Lewis County. More information.


    Public Health - Aug. 8, 2018, 4:03 p.m.

  3. Public Notice and Draft Environmental Assessment, Leudinghaus Road Bridge Replacement Project

    Notice is hereby given that FEMA plans to assist the Lewis County Department of Public Works by providing partial funding for a project to replace a bridge over the Chehalis River that was washed away during a severe winter storm and flooding on December 3, 2007. To view the Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Draft Environmental Assessment, click here.


    Public Works - Dec. 9, 2013, 12:22 p.m.

  4. Daily Building Inspection List Now Online

    Lewis County has now made the daily building inspection list accessible online! The list is updated daily, made available the morning of the inspections, and outlines the anticipated order of that day's inspections. Exact arrival times are not available. To view the list, please click here. To access the press release for the announcement, please click here.


    Community Development - April 3, 2019, 11:18 a.m.

  5. Community Advisory Committee being formed to help with updated Onalaska Subarea Plan

    You are invited to a community meeting about the subarea plan at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23 in the Onalaska Elementary School Multipurpose Room. Staff will summarize the process to update the plan and answer questions from the public.Also, volunteers are needed to serve on the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) to help with the subarea plan update. If you're interested, complete the sign up sheet on the project webpage under the Materials Section and return it to mindy.brooks@lewiscountywa.gov or give to county staff at the community meeting.Contact Mindy Brooks at mindy.brooks@lewiscountywa.gov or (360)740-2610 for more information.


    News Room - Aug. 16, 2023, 10:33 a.m.

  6. Internship Program

    INTERNSHIPS: The Lewis County Coroner's Office does accept students as interns as long as they are enrolled in a college or university that is accredited through the US Department of Education as well as the College for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). This office does not accept applications or inquiries directly from students. Students must go through their school internship or co-operative coordinator to apply for an internship. If a student is attending a school that has not yet established an internship agreement with this office, they are to have a school representative contact this office to set one up. The …


    Coroner - Aug. 25, 2014, 3:54 p.m.

  7. Park Hosts

    PARK HOST PROGRAMHosts assist park staff in campground and park operations and assist visitors by providing park information, answering questions, and explaining rules. Hosts are provided a designated RV site and utilities during their volunteer service. As a host, you will be joining a supportive community of volunteers and staff who serve the public and our public lands.REQUIREMENTSHosts must be at least 18 years old and are required to pass a criminal background check.Hosts must provide their own RV, camping unit or boat; lodging cannot be provided. RVs must be self-contained with a bathroom and shower. Host assignments typically require …


    Parks & Recreation - March 9, 2023, 4:48 p.m.

  8. Earth Day 2022: Sensitive Document Shredding & Styrofoam Recycling!

    *Sensitive Document Shredding: Residential customers may bring up to three bags or boxes of documents they would like shredded, and then recycled. This event will take place in the parking lot before you enter the Lewis County Central Transfer Station in Centralia. The LeMay Mobile Shredding truck will be on-site from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Styrofoam Recycling: Recycle block Styrofoam or food-service Styrofoam. Please bag up like types of Styrofoam in clear bags, or place the pieces in bags at the event. The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers will be on hand to accept the material for recycle. …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 1:57 p.m.

  9. Vader Water Customers - Payment portal location.

    As of October 14, 2019, the Fiscal department page has been removed. If you are looking for information regarding your Vader water bill, please click here to access the Utility Services page and online payment portal. You may also access the payment portal via the quicklinks section on the county homepage. Select payments & fines from the side bar and click the Vader Water Bill link.


    Public Works - Oct. 14, 2019, 1:18 p.m.

  10. Identifying Local Noxious Weeds

    Queen Anne's Lace (Wild Carrot) Poison Hemlock Cow Parsnip vs Giant Hogweed Join us for an in-depth look at some of harder to identify noxious weeds that are (or may be) present in the Toledo/Winlock part of Lewis County.We will learnTo identify Poison hemlock vs water hemlock vs wild carrot vs chervil. How to tell them apart and how to address them safelyHow recognize the inconspicuous differences between native Cow Parsnip and highly caustic Giant HogweedTell Tansy Ragwort vs St Johnswort vs Common TansyMeadow knapweed vs Canada thistle vs Bull thistle vs native thistlesEveryone is invited to attend this free …


    Weed Control - Dec. 7, 2022, 11:12 a.m.