1. Property Management

    The Property Management Section, of the Real Estate Services Division is responsible for managing (except operational matters) all real estate owned by Lewis County, Washington. It maintains the County road files and an inventory of all County-owned parcels. It acquires real estate and other property rights for various public purposes, evaluates the impact of requests to permanently encumber the property by easements, the grant of long-term leases, or the granting of temporary or indeterminate permits. This section also handles the processing of requests to sell surplus real estate, vacate unnecessary road right-of-way, and close county roads. It reviews all short …


    Public Works - May 5, 2009, 4:13 p.m.

  2. Lewis County Clerk offers simplified process for requests for civil protection orders

    Lewis County Clerk Scott Tinney. CHEHALIS - When it’s necessary to seek a protection order in Lewis County Superior Court, a simplified and convenient method is being offered by the Lewis County Clerk.A link on the Clerk’s website will allow an individual to complete and submit the necessary forms for filing a petition for protection order.A petition for a protection order can be filed in cases of alleged domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, anti-harassment, protections for vulnerable adults, and in incidents of extreme risk.Plans are to place a kiosk outside the clerk’s office at the Law and Justice Center in …


    News Room - Oct. 12, 2023, 4:22 p.m.

  3. Notice of hearing regarding Lewis County 2024 budget amendment. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. Feb. 11, 2025.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Feb. 4, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

  4. Notice of hearing regarding Lewis County 2025 budget amendment. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. July 15.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - July 7, 2025, 10:55 a.m.

  5. Notice of hearing to adopt Ordinance 1342 to amend Ordinance 1337. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. January 31, 2023.

    Please see the attached.


    Commissioners - Jan. 17, 2023, 4:41 p.m.

  6. Notice of hearing regarding compost procurement ordinance (Ordinance 1344). The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. Feb. 28, 2023.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Feb. 8, 2023, 11:47 a.m.

  7. Internet expansion project in Winlock enters engineering phase

    ToledoTel VP/COO Dale Merten presents an update on the Winlock broadband expansion project to Lewis County Commissioners April 25. CHEHALIS –The Lewis County Commissioners received an update from ToledoTel Vice President and COO Dale Merten Tuesday morning on their public-private partnership to expand high-speed internet services in and around Winlock.Using a $23.5 million competitive grant it secured from the Washington State Broadband Office, Lewis County launched efforts to extend internet service to more than 2,300 homes and businesses in the Winlock area. ToledoTel will contribute up to $2.3 million as the county’s partner in this major infrastructure project.ToledoTel is leading …


    News Room - April 25, 2023, 11:36 a.m.

  8. Weed Board Meeting & County Noxious Weed List Hearing Feb. 12, 2019

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board will be meeting on February 12, 2019 to adopt the 2019 Lewis County Noxious Weed list and its Rules and Regulations for the Weed Board. The public is welcome to attend the meeting and hearing to consider the adoption of the Lewis County Weed List. The meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in the Lewis County Courthouse, meeting room #003 at 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA. The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board will be considering the additions/changes made to the 2019 Washington State Noxious Weed List and will review and …


    Weed Control - Jan. 23, 2019, 10:01 a.m.

  9. New Additions to the Washington State Noxious Weed List 2018

    Invasive plants harm our state’s farms, economy and native ecosystems, and we all share responsibility for working to prevent, control and, where possible, eradicate them. Learning how to recognize noxious weeds is a basic element of good stewardship of our natural resources.   New weed additions include: Small-flowered Jewleweed, Impatiens parviflora as a Class A noxious weed European coltsfoot, Tussilago farfara as a Class B designate weed Malta starthistle, Centaurea melitensis as a Class B designate weed Spotted jewelweed, Impatiens capensis as a Class C weed Eurasian watermilfoil hybrid, Myriophyllum spicatum x M. Sibiricum as a Class C weed.   …


    Weed Control - Jan. 8, 2018, 10:22 a.m.

  10. Agenda - Weed Board, Meeting and Public Hearing February 12, 2019

    The agenda as follows: Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board Meeting Agenda Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 4:00 PM Lewis County Courthouse, Basement level 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, WA Call to Order Adoption of Minutes Introduction of Guests Coordinators Report Public Hearing Policy


    Weed Control - Jan. 24, 2019, 7:38 a.m.