1. Learn about county services while playing Passport game at SWW Fair!

    Saddle Up for the Southwest Washington Fair! Eleven county departments, offices, and related agencies have joined forces to bring you the Passport to Lewis County Public Service game. 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 12 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. daily, answer the questions, and get your passport stamped. One completed passport per person, per day. …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 9:56 a.m.

  2. Notice of public hearing to consider Ordinance 1345 to amend Chapter 17.12, Public Participation Program. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. March 28, 2023.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - March 8, 2023, 11:45 a.m.

  3. Facilities

    Facilities Director: Alex MurrayPhone: (360) 740-1192The Facilities Department is responsible for maintaining over 3,000,000 square feet of county-owned and leased buildings and grounds. This includes providing cleaning and sanitation services, as well as centralized mail services throughout Lewis County. The area of operation for the Facilities Division extends from Adna in the west to Packwood in the east, and from Toledo in the south to the county line in the north. Additionally, the Facilities Department is tasked with designing, planning, and managing capital projects. This involves overseeing architectural and engineering services, ensuring that building projects are carried out efficiently, meet …


    Sept. 24, 2025, 10:11 a.m.

  4. Weeds in Lewis County

    Washington State Noxious Weed Lists Every year, the Washington State Weed Board adopts a noxious weed list, which goes into effect on the first of January. In the following months, meaning the early months of each year, the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board adopts its own, county-level, weed list. This list includes a number of Class A and B-Designate noxious weeds that are received by the county as orders from the state, and are required for control. In addition, the county Weed Board also has the option to select additional Class B & C weeds to the list that …


    Weed Control - Jan. 11, 2012, 8:50 a.m.

  5. Cowlitz River Basin Flood Control Zone District Agendas and Minutes

    Meetings are scheduled for the 4th Wednesday of each month at 2:30 p.m.Lewis County Commissioners Hearing room2nd floor of the Historic Courthouse351 NW North St. Chehalis WA 985322023 AgendasJanuary 25, 20232023 Minutes2022 AgendasJanuary 26, 20222022 MinutesJanuary 26, 20222021 AgendasJanuary 27, 2021May 26, 2021October 27, 20212021 MinutesJanuary 27, 2021May 26, 2021October 27, 2021


    Commissioners - Feb. 4, 2021, 3:31 p.m.

  6. Careers

    Casual & Full-Time Positions will be posted on the Lewis County Job Board. Lewis County Job Board Home Park Host Contact Parks & Recreation Office: parks email or 360-740-1495.


    Parks & Recreation - April 12, 2022, 12:51 p.m.

  7. Notice of public hearing to consider Ordinance 1359 to adopt the reconciled 2045 population and housing allocations. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. Nov. 12, 2024.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Oct. 28, 2024, 3:55 p.m.

  8. *Directors' Update (recessed until 3:15 p.m.)

    Notice of recess: The commissioners have recessed the Directors' Update meeting until 3:15 p.m. Dec. 29, 2021, at which time they will further discuss inclement weather policies.Please see the attached agenda.


    Commissioners - Dec. 23, 2021, 1:31 p.m.

  9. WEED BOARD MEETING

    Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board monthly meeting in the basement of the historic Chehalis courthouse at 351 NW North Street.. This meeting is open to the public.


    Weed Control - Sept. 26, 2019, 1:34 p.m.

  10. Notice of hearing regarding Ordinance 1339, which would expand Curbside Recycling Countywide and amend Ordinances 1136, 1136a, 1136b, 1157, and 1196. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. January 31, 2023.

    Please see the attachment.


    Commissioners - Jan. 17, 2023, 4:40 p.m.