1. County seeks volunteers for Dangerous Animals Designation (DAD) Board

    County seeks volunteers for Dangerous Animal Designation (DAD) BoardThe Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking Lewis County residents interested in serving on the county’s Dangerous Animal Designation (DAD) Board, which helps evaluate cases under Lewis County’s dangerous-animal regulations.The DAD Board is a five-person citizen panel established in 2018 to enhance public participation and provide an impartial review of cases involving potentially dangerous or dangerous animals. The board holds hearings to determine whether an animal meets the criteria for a dangerous designation. If an animal is declared dangerous, the owner must comply with strict requirements or pursue euthanasia …


    Commissioners - Nov. 6, 2025, 12:24 p.m.

  2. Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1

    Pursuant to RCW 36.58.100 et seq., the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District (LCSWDD) No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation, was established by Ordinance 1124 (now LCC 8.15.150) in 1992, after Lewis County and all incorporated cities signed an interlocal agreement to form it. In addition to forming the district, the agreement established flow control, directing all solid waste generated in Lewis County to be disposed of at LCSWDD sites. Representatives from the cities and the County serve as the Executive Advisory Committee to the Disposal District Commissioners, who by statute are the Lewis County Commissioners.The governing board of the LCSWDD …


    Solid Waste - June 22, 2021, 12:10 p.m.

  3. Notice of Hearing for 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program

    Notice of Hearing for the proposed Comprehensive Road and Bridge Construction Program for the six calendar years 2022 through 2027, known as the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the Annual Construction Program (ACP) for 2022, on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, on or after 10:00 a.m. at the Lewis County Courthouse, County Commissioners Hearing Room, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, Washington, at which time and place any person may appear to be heard, either for or against the adoption of the proposed plan.Proposed 2022-2027 TIP2022-2027 Proposed TIP Presentation2022-2027 Proposed TIP Map District 12022-2027 Proposed TIP Map District 22022-2027 Proposed …


    Public Works - Nov. 10, 2021, 11:57 a.m.

  4. Long time Lewis County Engineer retires after 40 years of public service

    Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope, left, Tim Fife, Commissioner Lindsey Pollock and Commissioner Scott Brummer. Geoff Soderquist, left, and County Engineer Tim Fife. CHEHALIS – The design and construction of many of the roads and bridges in Lewis County passes the desk of County Engineer Tim Fife. Over the past decade, Fife has overseen dozens of projects with a keen eye on being fiscally responsible while also providing quality construction and maintenance on 1,042 miles of county roads. As the County Engineer, Fife performs oversight on drainage and diking districts as well.Fife retires this week after approximately 40 years in …


    News Room - Sept. 21, 2023, 4:12 p.m.

  5. Water Program

    Permit Fees Increasing effective January 1, 2025On November 12, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners approved increases to certification and permit application fees to help balance budgets for the departments of Community Development, Public Works and Public Health & Social Services.The fee increases will go into effect on January 1, 2025. The adopted fee schedule is available now by request and will be available online after January 1st. Applications & Permits Water Supply Guidelines Resources for Professional Engineers & Licensed Hydrogeologists List of Licensed Professionals FAQ The Lewis County Water Program is responsible for the Group B small water …


    Environmental Health - Jan. 30, 2018, 4:18 p.m.

  6. Transportation Improvement

    Transportation Improvement ProgramThe Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) represents the county's transportation priorities for a six-year time period and identifies road and bridge construction, and other transportation improvement projects throughout the unincorporated county. The Annual Construction Program (ACP) represents the first year of the program. Pursuant to Washington law and administrative code (RCW 36.81.121 & WAC 136-15-150), every year Public Works prepares a TIP and ACP for adoption by the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners after a public hearing thereon. Once adopted, road and bridges targeted for improvement may require new vertical and horizontal alignment, resurfacing, additional right of way, …


    Public Works - March 11, 2009, 11:12 a.m.

  7. Prosecutor

    Blake Review Form(Simple Possession Charges)Click here for form. About Contact The Prosecuting Attorney is the chief legal officer for Lewis County. The primary mission of a Prosecuting Attorney is to enforce criminal laws and work for the victims of crime. more » Prosecutor Law & Justice Center, 2nd Floor 345 West Main Street Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-1240 Contact the Prosecutor Prosecutor's Office Calendars District Court Daily Docket 12-04-2025 Prosecutor | December 04, 2025 Felony Criminal Docket 12-04-2025 Prosecutor | December 04, 2025 Felony Daily Docket 12-03-2025 Prosecutor | December 03, 2025 District Court Daily Docket 12-03-2025 Prosecutor | December …


    Prosecutor - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  8. Notice of Public Hearing for the Proposed 2021-2026 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program

    There will be a Public Hearing for the Proposed 2021-2026 Six Year Transportation Program on Monday, November 16, 2020, on or after 10:00 a.m. at the Lewis County Courthouse, County Commissioners Hearing Room, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, Washington, at which time and place any person may appear to be heard, either for or against the adoption of the proposed plan.Access the details here.


    Public Works - Nov. 5, 2020, 1:50 p.m.

  9. Board of Health

    Lewis County's Board of Health meets the second Monday of each month at 1:30 pm in the Commissioners Hearing Room.Agenda's for regularly scheduled meeting will now be listed on Public Health and Social Services "Events" calendar every Friday before the regularly scheduled Monday meeting. The Board of Health is allowing attendance by alternative means. Zoom information is listed at the bottom of each agenda.Current Board of Health Documents


    Public Health - April 4, 2016, 1:32 p.m.

  10. Curbside Recycling is Available to All Lewis County Residents

    Curbside recycling is a program in which customers pay for a 96-gallon tote to be picked up every two weeks. LeMay, a division of Waste Connections, offers this service. LeMay's phone number is 360-736-4769.The following items can be included in curbside recycling containers:***Please make sure all containers are empty, clean, and dry.***NewspaperMagazinesCorrugated CardboardOffice PaperSchool PaperJunk MailTin CansAluminum CansPlastic BottlesPlastic JugsPlastic dairy cupsCurbside Recycling East of Morton:The Lewis County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) approved a measure in 2023 that expands curbside recycling to residents living east of Morton. The hauler providing this service, LeMay, a division of Waste Connections, is currently …


    Solid Waste - July 8, 2022, 10:28 a.m.