1. Notice of public hearing for Ordinance 1311, which would add Chapter 1.23 to the County Code, creating enforcement for public disturbance caused by excessive noise. The hearing will take place at or after 10 a.m. Dec. 9, 2019, in the Commissioners' Hearin

    Please see attached.


    Commissioners - Nov. 8, 2019, 5:02 p.m.


  2. Lewis County Transfer Stations Open on Labor Day

    Lewis County solid waste transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are open regular hours today. Centralia is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Morton is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Remember that both facilities close their inbound gates 15 minutes prior to site closure. The Solid Waste Utility Administration Office in Centralia is closed on all holidays. It will resume regular hours on Tuesday, Sept. 6.


    Solid Waste - Aug. 25, 2022, 3:07 p.m.


  3. Public Health Water Lab Changes Sample Bottle Procedures

    The Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) water lab has resumed operations, but must change its public access procedures due to the county buildings closure orders. Until further notice, requests for sample bottles must be made by calling 360-740-1222. No requests for sample bottles will be accepted in-person at the Health Department building in downtown Chehalis at this time. More


    Environmental Health - April 17, 2020, 3:56 p.m.


  4. Notice of a Public Hearing for Ordinance 1352, which would amend Chapter 2.40, Standards for Public Defense Services, of the Lewis County Code. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. Jan. 2, 2024.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Dec. 20, 2023, 2:40 p.m.


  5. Emergency Preparedness

    Lewis County Public Health & Social Services is continually working to improve local capacity to respond to public health emergencies. Emergencies and disasters can impact the public's health in many ways. We are working to enhance our Department's internal readiness, in addition to our ability to work more collaboratively with community partners, emergency responders, and elected officials.The Emergency Preparedness Team leads the Department's efforts to prepare for and respond to public health emergencies in Lewis County. This team includes the Department Director, the Health Officer, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Environmental Health Specialists, Communicable Disease staff, and other programs and organizations. Important …


    Public Health - March 24, 2016, 8:12 a.m.


  6. Free Tire Recycling Event

    A free tire recycling event will take place Nov. 5, 6 and 7 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, 2555 N. National Ave., Chehalis. The event will accept 15 tires per person. Acceptable tires include: passenger and light truck tires on or off the rim, and semi-truck tires off the rim. The tires must be from residential customers with Lewis County addresses only. Please be prepared to show ID. The event is unable to accept tires from business customers, semi-truck tires on the rim or heavy equipment tires. Look for signs to direct you …


    Solid Waste - Oct. 9, 2020, 3:48 p.m.


  7. Lewis County wins grant for transitional housing for Drug Court program

    Lewis County Drug Court and Family Recovery Court Manager Stephanie Miller, left, and Eric Eisenberg, Lewis County Housing and Infrastructure Specialist. CHEHALIS – Permanent transitional housing, for an average of 18 to 26 Lewis County Drug Court program participants each year, has been secured with the assistance of an over $460,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce. The Lewis County Commissioners learned on Monday that they were awarded a Rapid Capital Housing Acquisition Grant.The grant pays for the county’s purchase of a duplex in Chehalis, which since 2019 has been used to provide housing to unsheltered program participants, …


    News Room - March 28, 2023, 1:49 p.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. Centralia Shooting Suspect In-Custody

    Click here for full press release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 11-30-16 @ 1013 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 3 Centralia Shooting Suspect In-Custody Shooting suspect David Serrano-Mosso has been taken into custody. Around 2130 hours on 11/30/16, law enforcement officers with the Joint Narcotics Enforcement Team (JNET), the Department of Corrections Fugitive Apprehension Team, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Tumwater Police Department located Serrano-Mosso at a motel in the Tumwater area. He was taken into custody without incident and will be booked in the Lewis County Jail on his Lewis County Superior Court warrant for Assault …


    Sheriff - Nov. 30, 2016, 10:20 p.m.


  10. Planning Commission

    The Lewis County Planning Commission is providing options for public access to the meeting in person, online and by phone. Planning Commission meetings take place at the Lewis County Historic Courthouse, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, WA 98532. The north entrance doors will be opened to the public at 5:30pm. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Comp Plan Public Engagement - 10/10/2024Agenda - 10/22/2024Comprehensive Plan Goals & Policies Staff Presentation - 10/22/2024


    Community Development - Jan. 24, 2024, 1:38 p.m.