1. Request for Qualifications - Update of the Lewis County Comprehensive Solid Waste & Hazardous Waste Management Plan

    There has been a Request for Qualifications added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Please submit a complete proposal packet to: Teri Lopez, Lewis County Solid Waste Utility, PO Box 180, Centralia, WA 98531, swu@lewiscountywa.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. on December 2, 2022. Submittals will not be accepted after that time and date.Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - Oct. 27, 2022, 10:52 a.m.

  2. Last day to apply for 2013 Senior/Disability Exemption

    December 31, 2012, is the last day to apply for a Senior/Disability Exemption for the 2013 tax year. Please contact the Lewis County Assessor's office at (360) 740-1392 or in person at 351 NW North St, Chehalis, on the 2nd floor of the Historical Courthouse. Information can be found on the requirements for qualification in the Washington State Department of Revenue's Publication Property Tax Exemption for Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons.


    Assessor - Aug. 30, 2012, 10:13 a.m.

  3. 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 - 07/22/2025Meeting Notes - 07/22/20252025-07-22 All Written Testimony2025-07-17 Staff Report Short Term Rentals2025-07-17 Staff Report Other Development Regulations2025-07-17 Memo to File - Futurewise


    Community Development - Jan. 9, 2025, 3:14 p.m.

  4. Newly Assigned Addresses & Private Roads

    Click to view addresses assigned by month. For questions related to address assignment, please contact the Lewis County Permit Center by calling (360) 740-1146.New Site Addresses AssignedJanuary 2025February 2025March 2025April 2025May 2025June 2025July 2025August 2025September 2025October 2025November 20252023 Addresses2024 AddressesNew Private RoadsWinterhill LnBurbee LnTalon LnEagle Ridge LnSpirit LnBase Camp LnLegacy LnKitsa LnWhite Pine LnYuban LnSage LnYaro LnJenny Kay LnWoodberry Ln


    Community Development - Nov. 5, 2025, 3:09 p.m.

  5. Human Skull Found Near Mineral

    Lewis County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating a partial human skull found in a wooded area near Mineral on Saturday, March 26, 2011. The skull was located by someone hiking in the area. Detectives, with the assistance of Lewis County Search and Rescue, are continuing to search the area for potential evidence. At this time, identification of the skull is unknown. The skull will be sent to a forensic pathologist for further examination. ###


    Sheriff - March 30, 2011, 11:16 a.m.

  6. Weed Board Meeting May 7, 2019

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board will be meeting on May 7, 2019.The public is welcome to attend the meeting. The meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in the Lewis County Courthouse, meeting room #003 at 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA.For more information, contact the Weed Coordinator at 360 740 1215.The agenda follows:Lewis County Noxious Weed Control BoardCall to OrderAdoption of MinutesIntroduction of GuestsCoordinators ReportPolicyOther Business and Information


    Weed Control - April 25, 2019, 1:11 p.m.

  7. Weed Board Meeting August 6, 2019

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board will be meeting on August 6, 2019.The public is welcome to attend the meeting. The meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in the Lewis County Courthouse, meeting room #003 at 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA.For more information, contact the Weed Coordinator at 360 740 1215.The agenda follows:Lewis County Noxious Weed Control BoardCall to OrderAdoption of MinutesIntroduction of GuestsCoordinators ReportPolicyOther Business and Information


    Weed Control - July 22, 2019, 10:24 a.m.

  8. WEED BOARD MEETING October 8, 2019

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board will be meeting on Tuesday October 8, 2019.The public is welcome to attend the meeting. 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 agenda follows:Lewis County Noxious Weed Control BoardCall to OrderAdoption of MinutesIntroduction of GuestsCoordinators ReportPolicyOther Business and InformationFor more information, contact the Weed Coordinator at 360 740 1215.


    Weed Control - Sept. 24, 2019, 3:45 p.m.

  9. New - Additional Information has been added to the Precast Concrete Bridge Material Purchase – CMP 1502 Cousins Rd MP 3.15 Culvert Replacement

    A new document has been added to the Bidcall - Precast Concrete Bridge Material Purchase – CMP 1502 Cousins Rd MP 3.15 Culvert Replacement. The bids are due Feb. 18, 2020 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Room 210, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The bids will be opened at 11:00 am or later.Access the new document here.


    Public Works - Feb. 13, 2020, 10:20 a.m.

  10. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a 911 Regionalization Feasibility Study

    Please see attached. Due to the current situation with COVID-19 Lewis County is accepting electronic submissions for the 911 Regionalization Feasibility Study. As per the submission requirements hard copies are still required and must be received within one week of the electronic submittal. Electronic submittals can be emailed to Erik.Martin@lewiscountywa.gov or Lara.mcrea@lewiscountywa.govPlease contact Lara McRea at 360-740-2660 if you have any questions.


    Commissioners - March 3, 2020, 4:59 p.m.