1. Composting Education Workshops

    The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers will offer a series of composting workshops today at Salkum Library, 2480 US Hwy 12. Basic Composting will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Worm Composting will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and Know Your Soils will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The general public is invited to attend any one of the workshops, or all of them. For participants interested in becoming an MRC volunteers, this is the second section of the training program. (A final session, focused on recycling, is scheduled …


    Solid Waste - April 28, 2023, 11:32 a.m.

  2. Lewis County Manager looks forward to working with community and County staff

    Lewis County Manager Ryan Barrett at a community meet-and-greet event, July 11. Photo courtesy: The Chronicle. CHEHALIS – Excited to begin his work with the Lewis County Commissioners, county staff and community, Ryan Barrett begins his tenure as Lewis County Manager on Aug. 28.The commissioners signed a contract with Barrett, 41, at their business meeting, Aug. 1. The former Lewis County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant currently oversees more than 100 employees as a captain with the South Correctional Entity in Des Moines, Wash."I am honored to be selected by the Board of County Commissioners for this important role, and I am …


    News Room - Aug. 10, 2023, 8:31 a.m.

  3. Lewis County Disposal District Schedules Public Hearing on Transfer Station Rate Increases on or after 2 p.m.

    The Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1 will hold a public hearing on or after 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, in the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners' hearing room at the Lewis County Courthouse, 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis, WA 98532. Please click here for the Notice of Public Hearing. The public hearing is to receive public testimony on the proposal of the following rate increases for certain materials accepted at transfer stations operated by Lewis County. The proposed increases:$100/ton with a minimum fee set at $15 for 280 pounds ($14.46 plus $.54 Refuse Tax of 3.6%) …


    Solid Waste - Oct. 6, 2021, 1:37 p.m.

  4. Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District #1 Meeting - 1:30 pm

    LEWIS COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL DISTRICT #1 - AGENDA Regular Meeting Meeting Date: Monday, October 22, 2018 Meeting Time: 1:30 P.M. Location: Lewis County Commissioners’ Office, Meeting Room, Lewis County Courthouse, Chehalis, Wash. I. Call to Order II. Verification of a Quorum III. Approval of Minutes of September 24, 2018 Regular Meeting IV. Public Comment – None V. Public Hearing – None VI. Board Measures and Proposals – Resolution 008-18 Clerk of the Board VII. Transfer Station Operations A. Recycling Report B. Household Hazardous Waste & CE-SQG Report C. Community Litter Program D. Transfer Station Tonnages VIII. Financial Reports A. …


    Solid Waste - Oct. 17, 2018, 10:40 a.m.

  5. Staying Healthy at Work

    Are you trying to get or stay healthy, but feel you don’t have enough hours in the day? You are not alone. Most folks these days have very hectic schedules and find it challenging to fit time in for “healthy stuff.” If you are employed, you likely spend a significant number of your waking hours at work. That could work to your advantage. Just think of all the moments during an average work day when you could be engaging in some type of healthful behavior – a daily investment to improve your health immediately and in the long run. Check …


    Public Health - Dec. 7, 2018, 3:13 p.m.

  6. Know Your Soils Workshop Registration Deadline

    You must register by 5 p.m. Feb. 16 to attend the March 2 Know Your Soils Workshop, because space is limited and you need to complete some homework assignments prior to the class. Attend this WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter workshop to learn how to test your soil. By knowing your soil type, you can make it better with compost. After registering, you will receive instructions on how to prepare a soil sample and what other materials you will need for the class. Space is limited due to COVID-19 social distancing protocols, and pre-registration is required. The workshop will …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 1:30 p.m.

  7. Construction begins on Sheriff’s East Lewis County Substation

    From left, Lewis County Sheriff’s Captain Richard VanWyck, Sheriff Rob Snaza, Commissioner Scott Brummer, County Manager Ryan Barrett and Undersheriff Wes Rethwill at groundbreaking of new East Lewis County Sheriff’s Substation near Randle. CHEHALIS – Construction of a new East Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Substation is underway on county-owned property at 8911 U.S. Highway 12, west of Randle. Midway Underground, a Toledo construction company, is building the 12-by 36-foot office with four adjoining vehicle bays at the Kiona county public works shop site.“It will place a Sheriff’s footprint in the east end of the county, housing emergency equipment for deputies …


    News Room - Oct. 19, 2023, 3:40 p.m.

  8. Press Release (Update): Investigation into fatal Randle shooting. (#2)

    Click here for full press release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 07-07-17 @ 1345 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 2 Investigation into fatal Randle shooting. An autopsy was completed this afternoon in reference to the July 4th fatal shooting in Randle. The decedent has been tentatively identified based on information found at the scene as a 51 year-old male transient. Next of kin for this individual have been notified, but a positive identification has not yet been made. Confirmation of identity will be released by the Lewis County Coroner’s Office. Detectives completed processing the scene on the …


    Sheriff - July 7, 2017, 1:53 p.m.

  9. EMERGENCY MEETING - Board of County Commissioners / Board of Health

    WE ARE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES.Please exit Zoom and join the meeting on Facebook live at https://www.facebook.com/LewisCountyCommissioners/ The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) and the Lewis County Board of Health (BOH) have called a joint emergency meeting, as permitted under RCW 42.30.070.Please click here to see the Board of County Commissioners' emergency meeting notice.Please click here to see the Board of Health's emergency meeting notice.


    Commissioners - Aug. 16, 2021, 1:54 p.m.

  10. Community Development

    Flood InformationReport structural flood damage to the Lewis County Permit Center at 360-740-1146. See the links below for more resources during and after a flood. Monitor the SituationPlay it Safe During a FloodPlay it Safe After a FloodRepairing and Rebuilding After a Flood As of December 1st, New online permitting software is live!SmartGov allows the public to submit permit applications and monitor their status through an online portal. This is a big transition for staff and the public - please be kind as we work together to improve the permitting experience for everyone. For more information see the press release. …


    Community Development - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.