1. Accreditation

    On 04/10/12 the Lewis County Coroner’s Office was awarded accreditation through the International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners (IACME). This process began in 2011 and culminated with the inspection process on 04/10/12. We are now one of only five coroner’s offices in Washington State to have received accreditation through this association.The IAC&ME has established a set of accreditation standards and these encompass administration, facilities, forensics and investigative for a total of 130 standards. Applying for accreditation means to voluntarily open your office facilities as well as your policies and procedures for examination by a team of auditors to see …


    Coroner - Sept. 28, 2012, 4:13 p.m.

  2. Notice of a Public Hearing for Ordinance 1341, which would amend Chapter 2.40, Standards for Public Defense Services, of the Lewis County Code.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Dec. 30, 2022, 4:30 p.m.

  3. Curbside Recycling is Available to All Lewis County Residents

    Curbside recycling is a program in which customers pay for a 96-gallon tote to be picked up every two weeks. LeMay, a division of Waste Connections, offers this service. LeMay's phone number is 360-736-4769.The following items can be included in curbside recycling containers:***Please make sure all containers are empty, clean, and dry.***NewspaperMagazinesCorrugated CardboardOffice PaperSchool PaperJunk MailTin CansAluminum CansPlastic BottlesPlastic JugsPlastic dairy cupsCurbside Recycling East of Morton:The Lewis County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) approved a measure in 2023 that expands curbside recycling to residents living east of Morton. The hauler providing this service, LeMay, a division of Waste Connections, is currently …


    Solid Waste - July 8, 2022, 10:28 a.m.

  4. NOH: Franchise to PUD No. 1 of Cowlitz County

    Please see the attached


    Commissioners - July 21, 2020, 8:57 a.m.

  5. Approving franchise to PUD No. 1 of Cowlitz County

    Please see the attached


    Commissioners - Aug. 26, 2020, 10:34 a.m.

  6. 2023 Budget

    The memo below has links to budget reports available through the Lewis County OpenGov financial transparency portal. Users can view financial data based on the current proposed budget and prior year data. Please note that prior year data includes GAAP adjustments for financial reporting.For questions related to the OpenGov reports or for help with the system please contact Becky Butler at 360.740.1198 or email becky.butler@lewiscountywa.govSTANDARD BUDGET REPORTSFinal General Fund Revenue by Office and Department NumberFinal General Fund Expenditures by Office and Department NumberFinal Other Funds Revenue by Fund NumberFinal Other Funds Expenditures by Fund NumberSTANDARD BUDGET REPORTSPreliminary General Fund Revenue …


    Budget - Oct. 13, 2022, 9:40 a.m.

  7. Approve a franchise to PUD No. 1 of Thurston County

    Please see the attached


    Commissioners - Dec. 7, 2020, 9:07 a.m.

  8. NOH: Franchise to Claquato Cemetery Association to install, construct, operate and maintain water facilities in Lewis County rights of way.

    Please see the attached


    Commissioners - June 11, 2021, 10:51 a.m.

  9. Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District #1 Monthly Meeting-1:30 pm, Nov. 27, 2017

    The monthly meeting of the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District #1 will be held 1:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, in the Board of County Commissioners' hearing room, second floor of the historic courthouse, 351 NW North St., Chehalis. See attached agenda


    Public Works - Nov. 21, 2017, 12:09 p.m.

  10. Auditor

    About Contact The Auditor is responsible for examining all county financial transactions to ensure adequate coverage and proper reporting of expenditures for county funds. more » Auditor 351 NW North Street Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-1156 Contact the Auditor News Auditor's Office seeks "For" and "Against" Committees Auditor | December 11, 2025 Recording Fee Increases 7/27/2025 Auditor | July 18, 2025 ATTENTION CURRENT AND POTENTIAL VENDORS! Lewis County's vendor rosters are now online! Action by you is required. Auditor | July 27, 2023 Election Myths & FAQs Auditor | October 15, 2020 ONLINE MARRIAGE APPLICATION Auditor | October 30, 2015 …


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