1. Process Improvement Update

    Credit Cards Now Accepted in the Lewis County Permit Center Lewis County prides itself on keeping the customer's needs in sight. Requests to facilitate payment for permitting services with a credit card is now a reality! This recent change in process is another component of the Lewis County Process Improvement Initiative. Begining December 5, 2016, Lewis County Permit Center, which includes Community Development, Environmental Services and Public Works, officially launched Point & Pay. To our customers, this means we will accept all major credit cards for services, including permit fees, at the permit center. At this time we are not …


    Community Development - Dec. 8, 2016, 8:16 a.m.

  2. Board of Equalization Hearings Commence

    The County's Board of Equalization meet in open session. Minimum session is three days; maximum session is four weeks. They may meet earlier if authorized by the County's Commissioners. (RCW 84.48.010)


    Assessor - March 10, 2011, 10:55 a.m.

  3. ANTI-HARASSMENT

    REQUIRED FORMS TO FILE AN ANTI-HARASSMENT ARE:Law Enforcement Information SheetPetition for Protection OrderForms, including brochure and instructions, can be found here. Packets can also be picked up at the District Court Clerk's window.WHAT TYPES OF ORDERS CAN BE FILED IN DISTRICT COURT?Certain protection orders must be transferred to Superior Court. If one of the following conditions listed below applies, you should consider initiating your case in Superior Court as it will be transferred.(a) A superior court has exercised or is exercising jurisdiction over a proceeding involving the parties;(b) The action would have the effect of interfering with a respondent's care, …


    District Court - Jan. 30, 2015, 12:38 p.m.

  4. Approve a franchise to the City of Winlock to install, construct, operate and maintain water and sewer line facilities in Lewis County road rights of way

    Please see the attached


    Commissioners - March 22, 2021, 11:41 a.m.

  5. NOH franchise to Cardinal FG Company to for natural gas facilities in LC rights of way.

    Please see the attached


    Commissioners - Aug. 26, 2020, 12:55 p.m.

  6. Big slide repair project on Little Hanaford Road

    Crews working on slide repair in the 2100 block of Little Hanaford Rd., east of Centralia. CHEHALIS – A team of Lewis County Public Works Department specialists and a contractor from Centralia are working systemically to replace a 120-foot segment of Little Hanaford Road, east of Centralia.In January 2022, the roadway exhibited signs of slope instability, including severe cracking pavement. After a geotechnical investigation, it was determined that the most economically efficient method for repair was to excavate the affected area and dig more than 20-feet deep before backfilling the area with stable foundation material, in what’s called infill buttress …


    News Room - Aug. 3, 2023, 1:42 p.m.

  7. Upcoming Sheriff's Sales

    CLICK ON UNDERLINED LINKS FOR DETAILS OF EACH SALEIMPORTANT NOTE: Properties auctioned in a Sheriff's Sale DO NOT include a title search. Potential buyers are responsible to check for past due taxes, liens, water/sewer connections (municipalities), or other liens/fees in any auction. The Sheriff's Office cannot provide legal advice. The Sheriff makes no claims as to condition of the subject property. January 2026 January 9, 2026 - Postponement Notice 1009 SE 1st St, Winlock, WA, Order of Sale 25-2-00181-21 December 2025 December 12, 2025 - 1009 SE 1st St., Winlock. Order of Sale 25-2-00181-21. POSTPONED UNTIL JANUARY 9, 2025


    Sheriff - Feb. 25, 2019, 9:24 a.m.

  8. NOH: Franchise to City of Winlock

    Please see the attached


    Commissioners - Feb. 24, 2021, 2:34 p.m.

  9. Notice of a Public Hearing for Ordinance 1371, which would amend Chapter 2.40, Standards for Public Defense Services, of Lewis County Code.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Dec. 2, 2025, 12:21 p.m.

  10. NOH: Franchise to City of Winlock for sewer line facilities in county rights of way

    Please see the attached


    Commissioners - Nov. 18, 2020, 4:32 p.m.