1. Contact us

    Mail: Lewis County Human ResourcesHistoric Courthouse351 NW North Street, Room #023Chehalis, WA 98532-1900For driving directions, click HEREUse the east entrance (handicap accessible) of the Lewis County Historic Courthouseto the garden level. Room #023 is the second door on the right. Telephone: Phone: 360.740.2737Toll Free: 800.562.6130Fax: 360.740.1494 e-mail: hr@lewiscountywa.gov


    Human Resources - Dec. 4, 2013, 11:40 a.m.

  2. Community Development Staff Directory

    If you are unsure who you need to contact, please use the "Contact Us" button on the left side of the page. This will allow us to forward your inquiry to the correct personnel. Permit CenterBrad ClarkPermit Technician Leadbradley.clark@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2611Mollie HurtPermit Technicianmollie.hurt@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1411Jennifer CervantesPermit Technicianjennifer.cervantes@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2615Katie JohnsonPermit Techniciankatie.johnson@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2782Planning DepartmentKaren WitherspoonSenior Project Plannerkaren.witherspoon@lewiscountywa.govNatalie KamienieckiSenior Long Range Plannernatalie.kamieniecki@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2606Preston PinkstonPlanner IIpreston.pinkston@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1389Tara SnelsonAssistant Plannertara.snelson@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2602Weston Floro-HagemanAssistant Plannerweston.floro-hageman@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-3379 Building & Fire SafetyDoyle SanfordBuilding Official / Fire Marshal / Floodplain Managerdoyle.sanford@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2696Mike JohnstonPlans Examinermichael.johnston@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2773Jordan PanteleeffBuilding Inspectorjordan.panteleeff@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1285Neal BahrtBuilding Inspectorneal.bahrt@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1184Chris CollinsBuilding Inspectorchris.collins@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1474Smokey PadgettCode Compliance Officersmokey.padgett@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-3372AdministrationMindy BrooksCommunity Development Directormindy.brooks@lewiscountywa.govSarah Hensley Office Managersarah.hensley@lewiscountywa.govMegan SathreAdministrative AssistantKylie PeckhamOffice Assistant Senior


    Community Development - Sept. 29, 2021, 12:04 p.m.

  3. Hazo Hut is open for residential customers today (10/22)

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. The following dates and times are reserved for residential customers only: every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business customers must …


    Solid Waste - July 1, 2025, 10:54 a.m.

  4. First Hazo Hut opening for 2026 is today

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. The following dates and times are reserved for residential customers only: every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business customers must …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 24, 2025, 1:48 p.m.

  5. Installer Info

    For information regarding Installer Continuing Education Requirements (CEUs), please see LCC 8.4.320(2)(d).Interested in being added to the Lewis County's list of Certified Installers?The following criteria would need to be met (see LCC 8.4.320):ApplicationNon-refundable $335 feeCurrent state registration certificate and bond in accordance with RCW 18.27 (Registration of Contractors)Passing Lewis County's Installers Test or Certificate of a passing WOSSA Test.We offer a complimentary study guide for Lewis County's Installers Test, which can be found here here: STUDY GUIDEFor more information on becoming a New Certified Septic Installer, Pumper, or Designer, please contact our office 360-740-2718 or visit us at 125 NW …


    Environmental Health - Jan. 30, 2020, 2:53 p.m.

  6. Electronics (E-Waste: TVs & Computers) Recycling

    Lewis County Electronics Recycling OpportunitiesE-Cycle WashingtonE-Cycle Washington provides residents with a free program to recycle their unwanted and outdated televisions, computers (towers), computer monitors, and laptops. All peripherals (keyboard, cables, mouse, speakers, etc.) are not part of this program and should be disposed of properly as garbage.There are two Washington State E-Cycle collectors in Lewis County where televisions, computers (towers), computer monitors, and laptops may be dropped off for FREE:The Goodwill Store, 519 Harrison Avenue, Centralia. Call 360-736-3828 for information on hours.Tiger Mountain Technologies, 208 Second Street, Morton. Call 360-496-6161 for more information and hours of operation.For more information visit …


    Solid Waste - Nov. 8, 2013, 8:43 a.m.

  7. Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)

    LEWIS COUNTY VOLUNTEER GAL PROGRAMThe Lewis County Volunteer Guardian ad Litem Program (GAL) trains volunteers to be Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for children going through dependency court. These volunteers speak in court on the child’s behalf, representing the best interests of the child, and relaying the child’s wishes to the judge. The GALs' also make recommendations for services that will help the child and the family work towards possible reunification, or to find an alternate safe and permanent home for the child.With the hope of provided services for all youth in need, the Juvenile Court is always looking for …


    Juvenile Court - Nov. 20, 2015, 9:21 a.m.

  8. Drug and Alcohol Treatment

    Lewis County Juvenile Court works closely with True North to rehabilitate youth who struggle with drugs and alcohol.True North tries to help youth understand harmful behaviors, find alternative solutions, and work towards a goal to better themselves.True North will accept referrals from anyone (remaining anonymous), then they work with the youth to get to the root of the problem and create an individualized plan to help the youth based on their own needs.To schedule an assessment or reach the Intake Line please call (360) 494-6867.For more information visit https://www.truenorth113.org/ or contact:Thurston County (360) 464-6873Thurston County (Yelm) (360) 458-62336005 Tyee Drive …


    Juvenile Court - Aug. 2, 2021, 11:41 a.m.

  9. Designer Info

    Interested in being added to the Lewis County's list of Certified Designers/Engineer Firms?The following criteria would need to be met:ApplicationCopy of Washington State P.E. or Designers LicenseFor more information on becoming a New Certified Septic Installer, Pumper, or Designer, please contact our office 360-740-2718 or visit us at 125 NW Chehalis Ave Chehalis, WA 98532.


    Environmental Health - Jan. 31, 2020, 7:28 a.m.

  10. Connecting Neighbors for Earth Month Bonus Event: Chipping Event

    Chipping Event10 a.m.-3 p.m. Floral Park Sustainability Project, 104 E. Floral St., Centralia, WA 98531WSU Lewis Co. MRC Volunteers host a chipping event. Residents are invited to bring branches smaller than 8-inches in diameter for chipping. A contractor will chip the branches and volunteers will spread chips on Floral Park trails.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:49 a.m.