1. Scope of the Treasurer's Office

    Treasurer's Mission StatementAdopted July 22, 2024To protect the management of public funds that have been entrusted to our care, to serve our taxpayers with respect and professionalism, while providing fiscally conservative investment and debt management guidance to Lewis County and its junior taxing districts. We strive to be a trusted source for the management of financial resources to better protect taxpayers and local government taxing districts.The County Treasurer holds a key position of public trust in the financial affairs of local government. Acting as the "bank" for the county, school districts, fire districts, water districts and other units of local …


    Treasurer - Dec. 29, 2014, 9:05 a.m.

  2. Public Defense Standards

    Washington Courts: News and InformationWashington Supreme Court Issues Interim Order on Public Defense StandardsJune 09, 2025The Washington Supreme Court issued an Order on caseload standards the Court has adopted for indigent criminal defense services. The Order is a summary explanation of the new caseload standards, which permit full implementation to be achieved over a period of time.The Court adopted the caseload standards at its June 4, 2025 en banc conference, ahead of final rule changes, to help jurisdictions that are currently conducting budget planning. The revised caseload standards will be integrated into court rules once the Court’s review of all …


    Public Defense - June 9, 2025, 4:13 p.m.

  3. County Manager

    Ryan BarrettCounty ManagerRyan Barrett has served as County Manager for Lewis County, Washington, since August 2023. Selected by the Board of County Commissioners after a nationwide search, Barrett brings nearly two decades of public sector experience and a strong connection to the local community. His background includes leadership roles in law enforcement, regional corrections and municipal government, giving him a well-rounded perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the county.As County Manager, Barrett is focused on building a thriving, sustainable and inclusive community. His priorities include strengthening the local economy, improving infrastructure and enhancing the quality of life for residents. …


    Commissioners - Nov. 30, 2022, 2:02 p.m.

  4. Big slide repair project on Little Hanaford Road

    Crews working on slide repair in the 2100 block of Little Hanaford Rd., east of Centralia. CHEHALIS – A team of Lewis County Public Works Department specialists and a contractor from Centralia are working systemically to replace a 120-foot segment of Little Hanaford Road, east of Centralia.In January 2022, the roadway exhibited signs of slope instability, including severe cracking pavement. After a geotechnical investigation, it was determined that the most economically efficient method for repair was to excavate the affected area and dig more than 20-feet deep before backfilling the area with stable foundation material, in what’s called infill buttress …


    News Room - Aug. 3, 2023, 1:42 p.m.

  5. 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.

  6. Septic Program

    Updates to Lewis County Code 8.40, On-Site Sewage Systems LCC 8.40, 2025On August 26, 2025, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners approved an updated Lewis County Code 8.40, On-Site Sewage Systems. Please see the attached document for the updated code. While the new code has not been published as of yet, it is effective as of August 26, 2025. To request a septic system construction final inspection, please call the Septic Inspection line at (360) 740-1330. Applications & Fees Test Pit Guidelines Gravity Construction Standards List of Certified Professionals (Designers, Installers, Pumpers) Certified Professional Resources FAQ Onsite Septic Homeowners …


    Environmental Health - Jan. 30, 2018, 3:13 p.m.

  7. Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board Meeting Sept 7, 2021

    351 NW North StreetHistoric CourthouseBOCC Meeting Room in BasementPublic attendance is welcome and encouraged!The agenda follows:Call to OrderAdoption of MinutesIntroduction of GuestsCoordinators ReportOther Business and Information*Please check back for any updates to the location and time of this meeting.**Contact the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board if you would like to attend, but require web based services to attend remotely #(360) 740-1218.


    Weed Control - July 19, 2021, 8:41 a.m.

  8. Lewis County streamlines permitting for future campgrounds and RV parks

    Carlisle Lake Park in Onalaska. CHEHALIS – The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has approved amendments to regulations for RV parks and campgrounds in the county. The most significant change streamlines the process for permitting.No longer is a Binding Site Plan necessary for development of new RV parks or campgrounds. A Special Use Permit (SUP) and a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review are the only requirements.“This change will significantly reduce the permitting time for RV park developers and for staff reviewing the permits,” said Lewis County Planner Preston Pinkston.“This is a great example of staff proactively looking …


    News Room - Oct. 5, 2023, 3:04 p.m.

  9. Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board Meeting November 16, 2021

    4:00PM-6:00PM351 NW North StreetHistoric CourthouseBOCC Meeting Room in BasementPublic attendance is welcome and encouraged!The agenda follows:Call to OrderAdoption of MinutesIntroduction of GuestsCoordinators ReportOther Business and Information*Please check back for any updates to the location and time of this meeting.**Contact the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board if you would like to attend, but require web based services to attend remotely #(360) 740-1218.


    Weed Control - Sept. 8, 2021, 9:47 a.m.

  10. Public Hearing, establishment of levying a property assessment tax

    Public Hearing, establishment of levying a property assessment tax.A Public Hearing will be held on October 22, 2018, after 10:00 AM in the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners Hearing Room on the second floor of the Historic Courthouse (351 NW North Street) in Chehalis, Washington. The hearing is to take public input for establishing an updated policy and fee schedule in accordance with RCW 17.10.240.Summary of proposed resolutionFinal Weed OrdinanceResolution notice of hearingNatural Resource Protection InformationFor more information, contact the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board at 36 740 1215.Additional information at Weed Control blog post: Natural Resource Protection …


    Weed Control - Oct. 5, 2018, 7:21 a.m.