1. Onalaska Subarea Plan

    Lewis County is partnering with the community of Onalaska to update the subarea plan. The Onalaska Subarea Plan was adopted in 2017. It is appropriate to update a subarea plan every five to ten years to address changes in the economy, new development, traffic constraints or other community-identified issues about the future. Subarea Plan Document 2025-03-05 Onalaska Zoning SummaryOnalaska Subarea Plan - Final DraftAttachment A - Public Participation ResultsAttachment B - Findings of Fact (coming soon)Onalaska Zoning Proposal Upcoming Meetings Please check the Community Development Calendar for more information. Stay informed Everyone in the Onalaska community is encouraged to engage …


    Community Development - May 5, 2023, 3:47 p.m.

  2. Class Bs of Concern

    The Class Bs featured here are either already found in Lewis County or have been confirmed in neighboring counties and are likely to be introduced. Weeds are often spread unintentionally through the movement of materials, such as hay, dirt, gravel, and woodchips. They are also brought in by pets, animals, floods, ATVs and other vehicles, and watercraft. Finally, many are brought in intentionally as ornamentals by those who are unfamiliar with the noxiousness of that particular species. It is very important to recognize noxious weeds so that you can have a better understanding of your risk of transporting seeds or …


    Weed Control - March 5, 2015, 1:44 p.m.

  3. Registration Deadline for Composting Education Workshops

    The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers will offer a series of composting workshops on May 20 at Salkum Library, 2480 US Hwy 12. Basic Composting will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Worm Composting will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and Know Your Soils will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The general public is invited to attend any one of the workshops, or all of them. For participants interested in becoming an MRC volunteers, this is the second section of the training program. (A final session, focused on recycling, …


    Solid Waste - April 28, 2023, 11:36 a.m.

  4. File A Tort Claim

    To file a Tort Claim: To provide you some assistance with the tort claim form, here are some basic instructions for filling out a tort claim form. This is the actual tort claim form that you will need to complete and send in to Risk Management.If you request involves any medical injury of any kind, you will need to complete a medical release form.If you have Medicare, you will also need to sign a form that allows Medicare to release medical information that pertains to your claim for damages. Without a medical release form, we will be unable to process …


    Risk Management - Feb. 21, 2013, 2:45 p.m.

  5. Marriages

    Lewis County District Court Judge R.W. Buzzard is empowered to perform marriage ceremonies under the laws of the State of Washington. Marriage ceremonies are performed at the Lewis County District Court Monday through Friday at 5:00 p.m. All members of the wedding party must arrive at the Lewis County District Court by 4:30 on the date of the wedding. Wedding party must provide two legal witnesses.Appointments must be made and can be done in person or by calling (360) 740-1203.The following needs to be brought in at least 2 days prior to the wedding:The Complete packet given to you by …


    District Court - Jan. 30, 2013, 5:11 p.m.

  6. Artist Sketch Rendered in Morton Remains Case

    Detectives with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office have been provided with an artist’s sketch in which they hope will help them identify the human remains found near Morton in April of this year. The artist’s rendering was made by studying the facial bones of the deceased female as an indication of what she may have looked like before her death. Anyone with any information about this female or the case is asked to call the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office at (360) 748-9286 or Crime Stoppers (if the person wishes to remain anonymous) at 1-800-748-6422 ### Artist Sketch Unidentified Female Caucasian …


    Sheriff - Oct. 20, 2011, 2:32 p.m.

  7. Call for Bids for various new suv's, trucks, and equipment

    1."SEALED BID FOR ONE OR MORE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SUV” - TO BE OPENED APRIL 16, 2019 ON OR AFTER 11:00 AM. 2."SEALED BID FOR ONE OR MORE TWO-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCK” - TO BE OPENED APRIL 16, 2019 ON OR AFTER 11:00 AM. 3."SEALED BID FOR ONE OR MORE LONG-BED 2-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCK” - TO BE OPENED April 16, 2019 ON OR AFTER 11:00 AM. 4."SEALED BID FOR ONE OR MORE FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE SHORTBED PICKUP TRUCK” - TO BE OPENED APRIL 16, 2019 ON OR AFTER 11:00 AM. 5."SEALED BID FOR ONE OR MORE LONG-BED 4X4 PICKUP TRUCK” - …


    Commissioners - April 1, 2019, 3:35 p.m.

  8. Free Tire Recycling Event in Pe Ell

    The Town of Pe Ell will host a free tire recycling event on June 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot behind Town Hall. Access to the lot is just off Chehalis Avenue.The event offers free recycling of up to 15 tires per customer. The tires can be passenger vehicle or light truck tires, on or off the rim, or semi-truck tires off the rim. The event is for Lewis County residential customers only. Participants should be prepared to show identification to prove residency.The event will be unable to accept tires from business customers, semi-truck tires …


    Solid Waste - May 11, 2021, 3:12 p.m.

  9. Driving Directions / Twin Transit Routes

    Coming From I-5 North Bound Take the 13th Street exit, Exit 76.At the end of the ramp, make a right turn onto Parkland Drive.Continue straight through the first stop light.The Public Parking lot will be the first parking lot on your left, across the street from the Relax Inn.The street address will be displayed "1255" on the wood paneling. Coming From I-5 South Bound Take the 13th Street exit, Exit 76.At the end of the ramp, make a left turn onto Parkland Drive.Continue straight through the first stop light.The Public Parking lot will be the first parking lot on your …


    Juvenile Court - Feb. 12, 2016, 11:26 a.m.

  10. Press Release: Vehicle of interest sought in serious injury collision.

    Click Here for Full Release PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 08-24-17 @ 0930 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Vehicle of interest sought in serious injury collision. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a vehicle of interest following yesterday’s serious injury collision in the Winlock area. The vehicle is described as an older green in color SUV, similar to a Ford Explorer. On 08/23/17, at approximately 1155 hours, deputies were dispatched to a vehicle versus bicyclist collision in the 600 block of Park Road in Winlock. Upon law enforcement arrival the …


    Sheriff - Aug. 24, 2017, 9:30 a.m.