1. CANCELED Board of Health (BOH) Monthly Meeting

    This meeting has been canceled as of November 2, 2022.


    Public Health - Nov. 2, 2022, 3:23 p.m.

  2. Lewis County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol deputies promote safety on lakes and rivers

    Lewis County Sheriff's Marine Patrol vessel. CHEHALIS – In an effort to ensure safe recreation on Lewis County’s lakes and rivers, deputies with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol Unit regularly visit Lake Mayfield, Riffe Lake, Mineral Lake, Lake Scanewa, and the Chehalis and Cowlitz Rivers. The boating enforcement officers conduct voluntary inspections at boat ramps, checking for the required safety equipment on board vessels. The inspection is intended as public education. Over the past 25 years, the marine unit deputies have completed several thousand safety inspections, and investigated 48 boating accidents.The Lewis County Sheriff's Office is committed to water …


    News Room - Aug. 29, 2023, 1:49 p.m.

  3. Do you have a weed, invasive weed, noxious weed?

    Do you have a weed, noxious weed, invasive weed or “superweed”?  Simple distinctions make all the difference. The Weed Science Society of America defines a weed as a plant that causes economic losses or ecological damage, creates health problems for humans or animals, or is undesirable where it is growing. Examples: Crabgrass (Digitaria spp.), Giant foxtail (Setaria faberii) and Common lambsquarter (Chenopodium album). A noxious weed is any plant designated by federal, state or local government officials as injurious to public health, agriculture, recreation, wildlife or property. Once a weed is classified as noxious, authorities can implement quarantines and take …


    Weed Control - Feb. 29, 2016, 11:56 a.m.

  4. Wrap-Up (recessed until 6:30 p.m.)

    Notice of recess: The commissioners have recessed the Wrap-Up / Solid Waste Disposal District meeting until 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, at which time they will further discuss building closures and may further discuss employees who work during the closures.Please see the attached agenda.


    Commissioners - Dec. 27, 2021, 9:55 a.m.

  5. Special Meeting Notice-Dec. 21, 2017 Solid Waste Disposal District #1 Meeting

    The Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District #1 will meet at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, rather than its regularly scheduled day, which is the fourth Monday of the month. The meeting will be in the usual loication - the Commissioners' hearing room of the historic Lewis County Courthouse, 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis Washington. Please see attached special notice for more information. See attached Special Meeting Notice


    Public Works - Dec. 11, 2017, 11:02 a.m.

  6. Notice of Public Hearing for the Proposed 2021-2026 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program

    There will be a Public Hearing for the Proposed 2021-2026 Six Year Transportation Program on Monday, November 16, 2020, on or after 10:00 a.m. at the Lewis County Courthouse, County Commissioners Hearing Room, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, Washington, at which time and place any person may appear to be heard, either for or against the adoption of the proposed plan.Access the details here.


    Public Works - Nov. 5, 2020, 1:50 p.m.

  7. *BOCC Wrap-Up / County Manager Update

    Please see the attached agenda.Please click here for Resolution 24-477: Notice of hearing regarding Ordinance 1360, which would add Chapter 3.80 to Lewis County Code to establish a Sales and Use Tax for Emergency 911 Communications Systems and Facilities.The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. Jan. 14, 2025. (Please note that a draft of the proposed ordinance is attached to the resolution.)


    Commissioners - Dec. 19, 2024, 9:13 a.m.

  8. Lewis County Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Commission (LCORT)

    The Lewis County Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Group's - purpose is to identify current challenges and future opportunities associated with recreation and tourism in Lewis County and to position communities to minimize impacts and maximize benefits.The Lewis County Outdoor Recreation and Tourism group brings representatives from local government, public entities and private industry together to address growing concerns with the impact of outdoor recreation and tourism. Many Lewis County communities are not taking full advantage of the existing opportunities and lack the infrastructure to support both current and future activity. By consulting the appropriate stakeholders and similar organizations already in …


    Commissioners - June 9, 2021, 10:59 a.m.

  9. County seeks applicants for its new Short Term Rentals (STR) Advisory Group

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking volunteers interested in serving on the newly established Short Term Rentals (STR) Advisory Group.The 11-member group will provide guidance as the county implements its new requirements for short-term rentals. Beginning Jan. 1, anyone with a short-term rental (also known as an Air BnB) in unincorporated Lewis County will be required to register the rental through the county. Owners / operators will have one calendar year to come into compliance. The Advisory Group will explore a range of STR-related topics, such as analyzing permit data, examining the relationship between STRs and …


    Commissioners - Dec. 4, 2025, 9:35 a.m.

  10. Lewis County Board of Health


    Public Health - Sept. 9, 2015, 8:33 a.m.