1. Services

    Weed Identification The most common question we get: "What's this weed?"We love this question, but do ask that you provide us with a good, representative sample, or even a series of photographs of the weed you are concerned about. Samples that include flowers or fruit are often essential for positive identification. Photos should include both close-up, detailed and high-resolution pictures of the stem, nodes, flowers or fruits, as well as pictures taken further back to see the overall shape and size of the plant. You can drop the sample off at the weed office or email us a photo. From …


    Weed Control - March 5, 2015, 2:14 p.m.

  2. Lewis County again receives a top-notch financial report card from the state

    Lewis County Auditor’s Chief Accountant Grace Jimenez, left, and Lewis County Treasurer’s Banking and Investment Officer Rodney Reynolds following the release of the state audit. CHEHALIS – Lewis County has received a clean audit of financial statements in a recent analysis by the Washington State Auditor.In looking at a variety of local and federal financial documents between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2022, Lead Auditor Melissa Dixon told the Lewis County Commissioners, “We did not identify any concerns with county processes – the county complied in all material aspects of the audit.”“The county also received a clean audit in regard …


    News Room - Oct. 3, 2023, 9:11 a.m.

  3. New K-9 Team

    K9 Team CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LEWIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE NEW K9 TEAM, Deputy Jared Kasinger and his K9 partner Kimbo!Deputy Kasinger has worked as a patrol deputy for the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office since 2017. Shortly after completing probation, Deputy Kasinger was selected to be a part of the Lewis County Technical Rescue Team. Deputy Kasinger is also a member of our Marine Patrol Unit and is currently one of our Field Training Officers.In early 2024, Deputy Kasinger was selected to be the new Sheriff’s Office K9 handler. He then played a large role in choosing his K9 partner Kimbo, …


    Sheriff - May 29, 2024, 4:17 p.m.

  4. Lewis County Health Officer reports new state facemask recommendations

    Lewis County Health Officer Dr. Joe Wiley, MD. CHEHALIS – Lewis County Public Health and Social Services reports the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has announced an end to the universal mask requirements in healthcare, long-term care, and adult correctional facilities for people age 5 and older, beginning April 3.“It will be up to each office, hospital and other health care facilities as to whether they discontinue masking or what situations they feel it is appropriate to require masking,” Lewis County Health Officer Dr. Joe Wiley, MD said. “If any individual desires to mask in public, for whatever reason, …


    News Room - March 29, 2023, 2:33 p.m.

  5. Lewis County Planning Commission discusses RV parks, campgrounds and the Packwood Subarea Plan

    Community Development is updating the rules for new RV parks and campgrounds. The Planning Commission will hold a workshop 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, where staff will present the changes. The Packwood Subarea Plan will also be discussed.Subsequently, at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 25, there is a tentatively scheduled public hearing for people to provide their thoughts on any proposed changes to RV parks and campgrounds.For more information and to confirm the date, time and location of meetings, please visit the webpage https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/community-development/rezones/comprehensive-plan-and-development-regulation-amendments/rv-parks-and-campground-code-update/.Questions should be directed to Preston Pinkston at 360-740-1389.


    News Room - June 20, 2023, 12:56 p.m.

  6. Real Estate Services

    The Real Estate Services Division is responsible for land management of properties, right-of-way, mapping, and geographic analysis in support of the Public Works Department and for the County overall.The Division manages the Public Works Department's assorted sets of historical maps, surveys, road way files, field notes, engineer tracings/drawings, and aerial photos.These are being indexed and scanned to preserve the integrity of the originals and to increase their availability. Many scanned or original sets are available to research and view from within our offices.The RES Division runs the front counter of the Department -- coordinating permits, answering questions, guiding customers to …


    Public Works - Dec. 30, 2010, 11:41 a.m.

  7. New Bid Call - Lewis County Fire Protection District No. 1 - Emergency Services Facility

    A new Bid Call has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. The project consists of a new 7,680 square foot single-story pre-engineered metal building fire station and all associated sitework. Includes a base bid for the shell, apparatus bay spaces, demising wall, and restrooms. The alternate bid will include the tenant improvements of the administration operations. See the Bid Documents for a more detailed description of the work and delineation of the scope and bidding. The bids are due Sept 24, 2019 at 3:00 pm at the Onalaska Fire Department; PO Box 100/244 Carlisle Avenue; …


    Public Works - Sept. 3, 2019, 9:46 a.m.

  8. Forest Land and Current Use Farm and Agriculture Application Approvals

    Applications for Forest Land designation (RCW 84.33.130) and Current Use Farm and Agriculture Land (RCW 84.34.035) are considered approved unless the County Assessor has notified the owner otherwise.


    Assessor - March 10, 2011, 9:30 a.m.

  9. 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.

  10. Free Legal Clinics: Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum Counties

    Q3 ENG Legal Clinic Rural FlyerQ3 SP Legal Clinic Rural Flyer Note: Cowlitz Wahkiakum Legal Aid is in the process of changing to a new name: Timberland Legal AidPlease see the attached Flyer announcing dates for the FREE Legal Clinic held in Rural Counties: Lewis County, Pacific County and Wahkiakum County. We have included a .pdf version of the flyer for sharing and a .jpg version for social media sharing - in English and Spanish.(The attorney providing services speaks Spanish, and we offer a telephonic translation service for other languages).The upcoming dates for the Clinics are:(Clinics will be held from …


    Public Defense - June 23, 2025, 2:42 p.m.