1. Food Program Permits and Forms

    Temporary Food Establishment ApplicationCourtesy Permit ApplicationPermit Exemption ApplicationFarmer's Market Coordinator ApplicationStandard Operating ProcedurePre-Opening Inspection request formHot Holding Temp LogCold Holding Temp LogExample Floor PlanDOH DocumentsMobile Food Operation GuidelinesFood Service ApplicationApplicant FAQPermanent establishment application packets are available on the 3rd floor of the Public Health building or by calling (360) 740-1222.


    Environmental Health - Feb. 1, 2018, 3:20 p.m.


  2. Disposal District meeting canceled today; rescheduled to Feb. 17

    The regularly scheduled Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1 Commission Meeting on the fourth Monday of each month has been canceled, and rescheduled to Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. It will take place in the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners Hearing Room on the second floor of the Historic Courthouse, 351 NW North St., Chehalis, WA 98532.


    Solid Waste - Feb. 6, 2026, 1:53 p.m.


  3. Mental Health

    Lewis County Juvenile Court works closely with Cascade Mental Health and other providers to ensure the safety and well-being of all in custody youth.Crisis Counselors are on-call 24/7 for any youth needing to speak to a counselor for any immediate concern that arises.Cascade Mental HealthCentralia:2428 W Reynolds Ave, Centralia, WA 98531(360) 330-9044Chehalis:135 W Main St, Chehalis, WA 98532(360) 748-4339


    Juvenile Court - Aug. 2, 2021, 11:40 a.m.


  4. 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.


  5. Release Information

    Juveniles can only be released to their parent/guardian. If the parent/guardian is unable to pick up the juvenile upon release, there must be prior approval from the juvenile’s Probation Officer.The parent/guardian must provide proper identification prior to the juvenile’s release.*Medication will only be released to the parent/guardian.If a parent/guardian refuses to pick up the juvenile from Juvenile Detention, the Juvenile Court staff will notify the local law enforcement agency and Child Protective Services (CPS) to report abandonment.


    Juvenile Court - April 24, 2018, 4:10 p.m.


  6. Public hearing for the purpose of leasing solid waste transfer stations

    The Lewis County of Commissioners will host a public hearing on or after 10 a.m. March 11 in the Commissioners' hearing room on the second floor of the Historic Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis. The purpose of the hearing is to consider renewal of the leases of its solid waste transfer stations in Centralia and Morton to the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation. Please click here to read the Notice of Hearing.


    Solid Waste - Feb. 3, 2025, 5:09 p.m.


  7. Lewis County Clerk

    About Contact The County Clerk is one of several independent, elected officials provided by the Washington State Constitution (Article IV, Sec 26), with specific and special duties assigned by statute, as well as local and state court rules... more » Clerk Law & Justice Center, 2nd Floor 345 W. Main Street Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-2704 Contact the Clerk News FREE LEGAL CLINICS AVAILABLE Clerk | July 16, 2025 More Posts Contact the Clerk's Office Scott Tinney, Clerk Law & Justice Center, 2nd Floor 345 W. Main Street Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-2704 Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday …


    Clerk - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.


  8. Diversion

    Diversion is an option to deal with a first or a minor offense a youth has committed where they wish to take responsibility for their action and make amends. They do not have to go to court or go before a judge. A meeting would be set up with a probation officer to provide an opportunity for youth to sign a diversion agreement. The diversion agreement can require the juvenile to complete community service, counseling, classes, and/or restitution to name a few. Typically diversion is a one time opportunity, and upon completion, the youth has the opportunity to destroy their …


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 24, 2014, 1:10 p.m.


  9. At Risk Youth

    LEWIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT AT-RISK YOUTH LEGISLATION R.C.W. l3.32A Effective 7/23/95 At Risk Youth Handout The At-Risk Youth program hopes to strengthen and reconcile families experiencing problems with youth who are at risk to themselves or to others. The At-Risk Youth handout provides more information regarding the program.At-risk youth means a juvenile: who is absent from home for at least seventy-two consecutive hours without consent of his or her parent; who is beyond the control of his or her parent such that the child’s behavior endangers the health, safety, or welfare of the child or any other person; or who …


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 23, 2014, 1:42 p.m.


  10. Hirst Response

    On January 19, 2018, the Washington State Legislature passed ESSB 6091 related to permit exempt wells for domestic uses. The legislation was intended to respond to the 2016 Washington State Supreme Court Hirst Decision.The flowchart and webmap below are intended to help residents understand how this law affects lands within Lewis County. Colors on the flowchart correspond to the colors on the map.Additional resources are located at the bottom of the webpage. Further information will be placed on the site as it becomes available.For more information, please email jeffrey.landrum@lewiscountywa.gov or call (360) 740-1249. Flowchart Map Lewis County WRIA Map (includes …


    Community Development - Jan. 26, 2018, 8:27 a.m.