1. Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulation Amendments

    Urban Growth Area (UGA) Clean Up ProjectPortions of the existing Urban Growth Area (UGA) boundaries have mapping irregularities and inconsistencies that create confusion in land use and planning decisions, and the UGA cleanup aims to correct these discrepancies to ensure the boundaries accurately reflect adopted plans and support clearer, more consistent growth management moving forward. Cannabis Code UpdateLewis County is considering amending the Lewis County Code to allow cannabis retail and production in unincorporated areas to increase revenue generated from sales tax.


    Community Development - Dec. 24, 2020, noon


  2. Coroner

    About Contact The Coroner is responsible for investigation of the circumstances surrounding deaths which come under the jurisdiction of the Coroner's Office: Read More → Coroner 585 NW Center St. Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-1376 Contact the Coroner News There are no items to show at this time. Meet Your Coroner, Warren McLeod Warren McLeod has been the Lewis County Coroner since January 1, 2011. The Coroner is a half-time position and Warren is also the Forensics Professor at South Puget Sound Community College. Warren worked ambulance as an EMT for sixteen years in Boston, MA where he was born …


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


  3. FAQ

    How is the Code Compliance workload prioritized? Currently, we act on complaint related issues unless we feel there are serious health risks or negligent activity. We are working diligently to respond to each and every complaint. Serious cases and ongoing issues often require a great deal of our time and resources and may carry priority. Why do I have to remove my junk or hulk vehicle if it is on my property? Having a hulk vehicle visible from public right of way or other real property is a violation of Lewis county Code 8.05.070. How much do hulk vehicle inspections …


    Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.


  4. Deputy Coroners

    The Lewis County Coroner's Office employs Deputy Coroners who respond to locations where deaths have occurred in order to conduct medicolegal death investigations. Deputy Coroners are not law enforcement personnel but do work very closely in conducting investigations with all of the law enforcement agencies in the county. The Lewis County Coroner's Office currently has The Elected Coroner, Chief Deputy Coroner, one full-time Deputy Coroner, one part-time Deputy Coroner, and six on-call Deputy Coroners. The on-call Deputy Coroner position is classified as "extra help" and they work from home on call. When they receive a call they respond to the …


    Coroner - April 7, 2014, 3:17 p.m.


  5. Planning Commission

    The Lewis County Planning Commission is providing options for public access to the meeting in person, online and by phone. Planning Commission meetings take place at the Lewis County Community Development & Environmental Health Building at 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Meeting Materials:Agenda - 07/22/2025Meeting Notes - 07/22/20252025-07-22 All Written Testimony2025-07-17 Staff Report Short Term Rentals2025-07-17 Staff Report Other Development Regulations2025-07-17 Memo to File - Futurewise


    Community Development - Jan. 9, 2025, 3:14 p.m.


  6. Superior Court

    About Contact Lewis County Superior Court is a state trial court of general jurisdiction situated in Lewis County. This court has state-wide jurisdiction and hears major criminal matters (felonies), civil cases including... more » Superior Court Law & Justice Center, 4th Floor 345 West Main Street Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-1333 Contact Superior Court News Free Legal Clinics - April/May/June, 2026 Superior Court | April 01, 2026 Free Legal Clinics - Winter 2026 Superior Court | January 13, 2026 Administrative Office of the Courts Launches New Webpage to Aid Litigants Without Lawyers Superior Court | December 02, 2025 Free Legal …


    Superior Court - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.


  7. Community Involvement

    The Lewis County Coroner's Office takes a proactive approach to work with community partners to try and reduce preventable deaths.Community Partnerships:Lewis County Vulnerable Adult Advocacy TeamTraffic Safety Task ForceSafety CityExpand Your Horizons/TRIO EMS CouncilLC and WA State Drowning Prevention CoalitionsDUI Victim Impact PanelCribs for KidsMock DUI crashes/presentations for local high schoolsCentralia Police Department Citizen's AcademyW.F. West Career DayThe LCCO is always available to speak to any community or civic groups that may be interested. Please feel free to contact the office for any needs you may have at 360-740-1376.


    Coroner - Oct. 10, 2013, 3:53 p.m.


  8. 2014 SALES FOR 2015 ASSESSMENTS, 2016 TAX YEAR

    The following page(s) list sales in Lewis County for the calendar year of 2014. Sales from 2014 were the primary market data used in setting values for Assessment Year 2015 for Taxes payable in 2016. The assessment/lien date for Assessment year 2015 is 1/1/2015. This means your assessed value for assessment year 2015 should reflect 100% of the market value of your property as of 1/1/2015. Citizens using this information should perform their own research to verify that each transaction is “arm’s length.” An arm’s length transaction is defined as “A transaction between unrelated parties under no duress.” (Appraisal Institute, …


    Assessor - April 13, 2017, 4:27 p.m.


  9. Free Legal Clinics

    Legal Clinic - English versionLegal Clinic - Spanish version Please see the attached Flyer announcing a FREE Legal Clinic held in Rural Counties: Lewis County, Pacific County and Wahkiakum County.The upcoming dates for the Clinics are:Clinics will be held from 9am to 11am at these dates and locations:MAY 9: LEWISMAY 22: PACIFICJUNE 6: LEWISJUNE 17: WAHKIAKUMThe specific addresses are on the flyer.These clinics are Drop-In, First Come and First Served and will address only Civil Legal Issues.If you are receiving this note and wish to connect with our team about ensuring an urgent prospective client can secure a spot in …


    Superior Court - May 13, 2025, 11:47 a.m.


  10. Free Legal Clinic

    ENG Legal Clinic Rural FlyerSP Legal Clinic Rural FlyerPlease see the attached Flyer announcing a FREE Legal Clinic held in Rural Counties: Lewis County, Pacific County and Wahkiakum County.The upcoming dates for the Clinics are:Clinics will be held from 9am to 11am at these dates and locations:MAY 9: LEWISMAY 22: PACIFICJUNE 6: LEWISJUNE 17: WAHKIAKUMThe specific addresses are on the flyer.These clinics are Drop-In, First Come and First Served and will address only Civil Legal Issues.If you are receiving this note and wish to connect with our team about ensuring an urgent prospective client can secure a spot in one …


    Public Defense - May 29, 2025, 2:35 p.m.