1. Notice of public hearing to consider Ordinance 1375 to amend the Lewis County Code Title 15, Building and Construction, and adopt a rainwater catchment policy. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. April 14, 20

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - March 25, 2026, 2:13 p.m.

  2. About the BOCC

    Sean D. Swope, Commissioner District No. 1Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM, Commissioner District No. 2Scott J. Brummer, Commissioner District No. 3Board of County Commissioners351 NW North Street, Room 210Chehalis WA, 98532Phone: 360-740-1120Fax: (360) 740-1475The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is the county’s legislative and budget authority.The three county commissioners are elected to four-year terms. The county is divided into three districts of relatively equal population as determined by federal census every 10 years. At the time of election, each commissioner must live in and represent his/her district.The commissioner positions are partisan, and candidates are selected via a primary election in their …


    Commissioners - March 11, 2016, 1:40 p.m.

  3. Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

    The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is a federal law that prohibits and seeks to eliminate sexual assaults and sexual misconduct in correctional institutions and community corrections settings. Lewis County Juvenile Court is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for youth. We have adopted a zero tolerance policy pertaining to any form of sexual misconduct and sexual harassment of youth. Agency PolicyIn compliance with Section 115.322 of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards, Lewis County Juvenile Court has provided policies to ensure referrals of allegations for investigations. Those policies can be found by clicking PREA Policy 22.1. …


    Juvenile Court - June 4, 2024, 11:06 a.m.

  4. Potentially Dangerous & Dangerous Animal

    The Lewis County Sheriff's Office investigates cases of potentially dangerous or dangerous animals to determine which may require further action. If you are concerned regarding an aggressive animal or you have been attacked by an animal, please call the Lewis County dispatch non-emergency line at 360-740-1105 to initiate the reporting process.Lewis County Code 6.05.010


    Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.

  5. Animal Control Officer/Code Compliance Officer

    Please call the non emergency number at 360-740-1105 to report an animal concern. Works with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office to respond to animal related complaints dispatched through the Lewis County Dispatch Center during normal business hoursInvestigates complaints of animals at-large, animal bites, prohibited activities of animals, and animal cruelty


    Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.

  6. Rabies, Bats, and Animal Bites

    The possibility of rabies in domestic or wild animals is very unlikely in Washington, though it is still important to vaccinate your pets. Raccoons, skunks, and foxes are known to have rabies across the country, at low rates, and are considered rabid unless proven negative by a lab test. In developing countries worldwide, dogs are the principal animal in which rabies is found.Rabies is almost always deadly once the virus attacks your body, but you can receive preventive treatment if you've been bitten or scratched by a bat or other potentially rabid animal.Lewis County has had no cases of rabies …


    Public Health - June 25, 2024, 10:39 a.m.

  7. SPECIAL MEETING - Honoring flood partners

    The Lewis County Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2026, at Packwood Community Hall (12935 US Hwy. 12, Packwood, Wash.) to honor the various partners who helped with response and recovery efforts during and after the December 2025 floods.Please click here for the special meeting notice.Please click here to view the event details.


    Commissioners - March 6, 2026, 4:06 p.m.

  8. 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 Community Development & Environmental Health Building at 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Meeting Materials:Agenda - 11/10/2025Staff Report: Critical Areas Ordinance


    Community Development - Nov. 3, 2025, 3:10 p.m.

  9. 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 Community Development & Environmental Health Building at 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Meeting Materials will be posted 24 hours in advance of the meeting.


    Community Development - Nov. 4, 2025, 11:11 a.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 Community Development & Environmental Health Building at 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Meeting Materials will be posted 24 hours in advance of the meeting.


    Community Development - Nov. 4, 2025, 11:12 a.m.