1. Application for 2026 lodging tax funding

    >>>>> APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 4 P.M. TUESDAY, SEPT. 30, 2025The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners is accepting – on behalf of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) – applications for the use of lodging tax funds for the 2026 budget year from nonprofits and governmental organizations whose programs or activities promote tourism in the unincorporated areas of Lewis County."Tourism promotion," as defined in RCW 67.28.080, means activities, operations and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating …


    Commissioners - Sept. 3, 2024, 11:51 a.m.

  2. Investment Information

    Lewis County Investment Pool (LCIP)The LCIP is an investment pool consisting of public funds offered by the Lewis County Treasurer and authorized under RCW’s 36.29.020, 36.29.022 and 36.29.024.The LCIP was established to provide county departments as well as eligible government entities within Lewis County a mechanism whereby they may utilize the resources of the County Treasurer to maximize the potential of their surplus public funds, in a manner that optimizes safety, liquidity and return on such funds.Earnings income from the County Treasurer’s investments is distributed back to our clients, and supports local public services, reducing the amount necessary to levy …


    Treasurer - April 30, 2009, 8:35 a.m.

  3. Vehicle Licensing

    Vehicle licensing renewals are now available online at: www.dol.wa.govThe Lewis County Auditor's Office is an agent of the State of Washington Department of Licensing. As such, we are a full service office for vehicle licensing. You can complete the following applications through our office Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To contact the vehicle licensing department please call 360-740-1162 or 360-740-1143.Vehicle & Vessel LicensesVehicle & Vessel TitlesDisabled Person Plate issuance and transfersPersonalized Plate TransfersTrip and Transit PermitsReplacement Plates and TabsDriver's Licenses are not issued by our office. The closest Driver's Licensing offices are:Centralia Department of Licensing1000 Kresky Ave.Centralia, …


    Auditor - July 13, 2015, 11:12 a.m.

  4. Enjoy the Labor Day holiday! Lewis County transfer stations are closed

    Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are closed today, Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. They will resume regular hours tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 2.


    Solid Waste - April 18, 2025, 9:51 a.m.

  5. About Risk Management

    The Risk Management Department administers the County's self-insurance and claims programs. Risk Management's mission is to provide loss prevention and control programs and consultation, direction, insurance, and claims management services to Lewis County elected officials and departments to reduce or eliminate losses to property, liability, personnel, and net income.We believe that:Accidents and Injuries are preventableSafety can be managedSafety is an individual responsibilitySafety is a way of lifeNothing is more important than employee safetyRisk Management's primary activities are:Risk consultingInsurance procurement above self-insured retention levelsLewis County Self-Insured Fund management and financing for self-insured retention levelsAdministration of workers' compensation and unemployment claims (in …


    Risk Management - Feb. 22, 2013, 1:38 p.m.

  6. District Court Daily 04-30-2025

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    Prosecutor - April 30, 2025, 10:23 a.m.

  7. District Court Daily 08-29-2025

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    Prosecutor - Aug. 29, 2025, 8:30 a.m.

  8. Corrections/Jail

    CORRECTIONS BUREAU– CHIEF CHRIS SWEET The Corrections Bureau encompasses the Lewis County Jail. The Lewis County Jail was remodeled in 2005 and is approximately 69,000 square feet.The Corrections Bureau is comprised of a Captain, Lieutenant, six Sergeants, forty-one Corrections Deputies, an Administrative Assistant and five Support Technicians. CUSTODY DIVISION: The Custody Division is directly supervised by a Lieutenant and consists of four custody squads. A sergeant leads each squad and each squad is comprised of seven or eight Corrections Deputies. The Custody squads work 12 hour shifts, and have 3-4 days off per week. The shifts rotate every three months …


    Sheriff - March 16, 2016, 4:22 p.m.

  9. Juvenile Court Newsletters

    July 2021 August 2021 September 2021 The Lewis County Juvenile Court is happy to announce the first month of our new Juvenile Court Newsletter.Click on our new issue below to view our new art education programing, facility renovation plans, education engagement efforts, and staff introductions.July Newsletter Click on our new issue below to view our Lewis County Probation Officer roles, the groundbreaking work within our community, segments on the voice for the helpless and every child counts, followed up by updates within our department.August Newsletter Click on our new issue below to view our renovation details, local stories, our Detention …


    Juvenile Court - July 29, 2021, 12:17 p.m.

  10. Environmental Health

    Septic Program Water Program Water Lab Solid Waste / Hazardous Program Food Program Septic & Water Permits Office Support:Customer Service Representative – Rae MejiaRae.Mejia@lewiscountywa.gov – 360-740-2718Customer Service Representative - Inez Lima PerezInez.LimaPerez@lewiscountywa.gov - 360-740-1135Environmental Health:Environmental Services Manager – Kirsten WeckerKirsten.Wecker@lewiscountywa.gov– 360-740-1238Onsite Program:Senior Environmental Health Specialist - Mike HamlingMichael.Hamling@lewiscountywa.gov- 360-740-1365Environmental Health Specialist - Kaylee SloneKaylee.Slone@lewiscountywa.gov- 360-740-1349Water Program:Environmental Health Specialist - Jeffrey LandrumJeffrey.Landrum@lewiscountywa.gov- 360-740-1249Laboratory Technician - Jamie Lilly Jamie.Lilly@lewiscountywa.gov - 360-740-1237Food Program:Environmental Health Specialist I - Imelda FranksImelda.Franks@lewiscountywa.gov - 360-740-2766Environmental Health Specialist I - Jacob ClearyJacob.Cleary@lewiscountywa.gov - 360-740-1231


    Environmental Health - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.