1. Public Auction of Surplus County Property

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Auction of Surplus County Property for items declared surplus will be held at 8:00 AM, March 8, 2011, at Ritchie Brothers Auction, 13232 Case Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512. Items may be previewed Tuesday thru Monday beginning March 1, 2011 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Items will be sold as is – where is to the highest bidder. Washington State sales tax is applicable. A complete list of surplus items is available from the Lewis County Department of Public Works, Fleet Division: 476 W. Main St., Chehalis, WA 98532. View the list …


    Public Works - Feb. 14, 2011, 5 p.m.

  2. Notice of Sale of Surplus Property

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Auction of Surplus County Property for items declared surplus, will be held at 8:00 AM, March 4 and 5, 2010, at Ritchie Brothers, 13232 Case Rd SW, Olympia, WA 98512. Items may be previewed Friday thru Thursday beginning February 26, 2010 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Items will be sold as is – where is to the highest bidder. Washington State sales tax is applicable. A complete list of surplus items is available from the Lewis County Department of Public Works, Fleet Division: 476 W. Main St., Chehalis, WA 98532. View the …


    Public Works - Jan. 7, 2010, 1:24 p.m.

  3. Play Passport to Lewis County Public Services at the SWW Fair!

    Saddle Up for the first day of the Southwest Washington Fair! We have partnered with Fionna and her team at the Southwest Washington Fair and 11 other Lewis County departments, offices, and related agencies to bring you the Passport to Lewis County Public Service. Here's how to play: Pick up a passport upon entry to the fair at the Guest Services Building (the information gazebo), answer questions at 11 Lewis County booths to get your passport stamped for daily prizes and grand prizes at the end of the fair! Visit the featured fair locations between 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 9:51 a.m.

  4. Property Tax Payment Drop Box

    A Property Tax payment drop box is now available outside the historic courthouse. The box is located on the North side of the historic building at 351 NW North Street in Chehalis. Payments can be placed in the box 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.Please do not deposit cash.


    Treasurer - Oct. 21, 2020, 9:28 a.m.

  5. Southwest Washington Fair

    In addition to the annual Southwest Washington Fair, the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds hosts events and offers service year around. Visit the official Southwest Washington Fair website for event dates and fair details: southwestwashingtonfair.net


    Sept. 24, 2025, 10:12 a.m.

  6. Get Medically Ready for Winter - September 2019

    Changes in medicine and medical technology mean more people are living longer with chronic conditions than ever before in human history. While those extra years are certainly a benefit to our lives, they can also come with strings attached in the form of dependence on prescription medications, ongoing medical procedures, and different types of technology. More


    Public Health - Sept. 6, 2019, 2:33 p.m.

  7. Parks & Recreation

    The Lewis County Parks & Recreation Department handles the Southwest Washington Fair and County Parks (including the Fairgrounds)County Parks include: Schaefer, South County, Rose Park, Packwood River Access, and the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds as well as community venues Claquato Church and St. Urban Church. The Parks & Rec Department is developing opportunities for year-round recreation in your parks.The Southwest Washington Fair showcases Southwest Washington and its agricultural, industrial heritage and future, displays the accomplishments of our regional community and encourages learning through participation, competition and observation.Mission Statement: The mission is to inspire community pride.Strategic Priorities:Increase Revenue to Support the Parks.Develop, …


    Parks & Recreation - Sept. 2, 2021, 3:31 p.m.

  8. FAQ's

    What are noxious weeds? "Noxious weed" is the traditional, legal term for invasive, non-native plants that are highly destructive, competitive, and difficult to control or eliminate. Noxious weeds can include non-native grasses, flowering plants, shrubs, and even trees. Noxious weeds can also include aquatic plants. Many noxious weeds started out as ornamental plants that eventually escaped the garden setting, while others were accidentally introduced through human travel and trade. Regardless of how they got to Washington State, all noxious weeds pose a serious threat to our economy, agriculture, local ecosystems, and wildlife habitats. Some noxious weeds are toxic to humans …


    Weed Control - April 12, 2016, 1:22 p.m.

  9. Notice of Public Hearing for the proposed amendment to the 2023 Annual Construction Program (ACP) and 2023-2028 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. Oct. 3, 2

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Sept. 19, 2023, 3:19 p.m.

  10. Holiday Recycling starts in Morton

    Christmas trees, holiday lights, cardboard shipping boxes, and wrapping paper can be dropped off for free at the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 US Hwy. 12, just east of Morton, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. from Dec. 26 through Jan. 6, Mondays through Saturdays, except on the New Year's Day Holiday. Check in with the scale house for directions on where to drop off the holiday items for recycling. Artificial, flocked, or decorated trees will need to go in the garbage, where regular fees apply ($15 minimum fee for 280 pounds or less).


    Solid Waste - Dec. 8, 2023, 3:36 p.m.