1. Bridge Program

    Bridges of many kinds are an integral part of every county road system. The safety and adequacy of these bridges is of vital importance to the traveling public. A program of regular periodic inspection and reporting is necessary to fully inform each county legislative authority regarding the condition and adequacy of all bridges.The County Engineer has a complete inventory of all National Bridge Inventory (NBI) bridges on the county road system, and shall be responsible for all routine and special inspections of all NBI bridges on the county road system in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) as …


    Public Works - Sept. 16, 2021, 9:56 a.m.

  2. Procurement Resources

    Notice To VendorsAs of August 01, 2023, we have converted our solicitation management to OpenGov and our vendor roster management to MRSC Rosters. Our previous sites: cfb.lewiscountywa.gov & smallworks.lewiscountywa.gov now redirect here. From this page you will be able to access our OpenGov portal for solicitation purposes and MRSC Rosters to register as a vendor. Doing Business With Lewis County To be a vendor for Lewis County projects that get put out for bid, please click on the link below to register as a Lewis County vendor through OpenGov. Vendor registration, downloading of solicitation documents, and submittal of responses are …


    July 18, 2023, 10:28 a.m.

  3. Info on Weed Species

    "Which list is which?" Every year, the Washington State Weed Board adopts a noxious weed list, which goes into effect on the first of January. In the following months, meaning the early months of each year, the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board adopts its own, county-level, weed list. This list includes a number of Class A and B-Designate noxious weeds that are received by the county as orders from the state, and are required for control. In addition, the county Weed Board also has the option to select additional Class B & C weeds to the list that are …


    Weed Control - Jan. 11, 2012, 8:50 a.m.

  4. Survey

    Functions include but are not necessarily limited to:Survey - Responsible for all aspects of surveying for County roads and bridges.Maintain and update the County Control Network utilizing GlobalPositioning System (GPS) and conventional survey methods. Providesurvey support for all other County departments.Construction - Provide preliminary and construction surveying for all County road andbridge construction projects. Utilize survey personnel as project inspectors. Monument existing Right-of-Way center lines on theconstruction projects.


    Public Works - Sept. 16, 2021, 11:02 a.m.

  5. Internship Program

    INTERNSHIPS: The Lewis County Coroner's Office does accept students as interns as long as they are enrolled in a college or university that is accredited through the US Department of Education as well as the College for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). This office does not accept applications or inquiries directly from students. Students must go through their school internship or co-operative coordinator to apply for an internship. If a student is attending a school that has not yet established an internship agreement with this office, they are to have a school representative contact this office to set one up. The …


    Coroner - Aug. 25, 2014, 3:54 p.m.

  6. Commissioner

    Commissioner Cailen L. Cecil Court Commissioner Cailen L. Cecil Cailen Cecil was born and raised in Yelm, Washington where she attended Yelm High School, graduating in 1994. Cailen earned an Associates of Arts from Pierce College (1996), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of Washington (1998), and a Juris Doctorate from Texas Tech School of Law (2002). Cailen began her legal career representing survivors of domestic violence at the Legal Aid Society of Lubbock in Texas. In 2004, Cailen returned to Washington State where she practiced law on a part-time basis as a private practitioner in Yelm. In 2008, …


    Superior Court - April 22, 2009, 11:34 a.m.

  7. Public Records Information

    Lewis County Public Record Act Policy (PDF)Signatures of Resolution (PDF)Public Records Request Form (PDF)PaymentPayment Portal for Body Cam VidoesPublic Records Act - Exemptions from DisclosureThe Public Records Act provides that a number of types of documents and/or parts of documents are exempt from public inspection and copying. Following is more information about Exemptions from Disclosure:Public Records Act - Exemptions from Disclosure (PDF)


    Prosecutor - July 31, 2017, 11:08 a.m.

  8. Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I apply for a job with Lewis County? The first step is to check the Job Board daily for all current open positions within Lewis County government. Read the job posting and job description thoroughly. If you are qualified for an open position, fill out and sign a Lewis County employment application. Return the application along with any other required documents before the closing date listed in the Job Posting. Where can I get a Lewis County employment application? You can click on “Job Board” on this website. All job openings will have an editable PDF application form. …


    Human Resources - April 25, 2016, 8:15 a.m.

  9. Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

    The LC Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, is a countywide plan that identifies risks and ways to minimize damage by natural and manmade disasters. The plan is a comprehensive resource document that serves many purposes such as enhancing public awareness, creating a decision tool for management, promoting compliance with Washington State and Federal program requirements, enhancing local policies for hazard mitigation capability, and providing inter-jurisdictional coordination.The federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires all local governments to create such a disaster plan in order to qualify for hazard mitigation funding.Lewis County tackled this planning effort on a region wide basis, and …


    Community Development - Dec. 23, 2016, 1:21 p.m.

  10. Services/Programs

    Lewis County Juvenile Court provides a variety of services and evidence based programs for individuals and families. These interventions all have the goal of ending delinquency for each individual youth. The Juvenile Court has many resources available to help rehabilitate our youth such as but not limited to:Individualized counseling programs through Cascade Mental Health and other providers.Family oriented counseling programsIndividualized drug and alcohol treatmentIndividualized Spiritual connections through Christ for Life, Prisons for Christ, and Young Life.Environmental Educational opportunitiesPhysical Education opportunities


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 24, 2014, 2:34 p.m.