1. Connecting Neighbors for Earth Month: Food Preservation & Safety

    If you want to become more of a Do-It-Yourselfer, meet resourceful people in your community, and help the environment at the same time, the WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers have organized “Connecting Neighbors,” a series of workshops, events, and open houses in honor of Earth Month in conjunction with the MRC Tool Bucket Library (TBL) and local partners.The workshops take place every Friday starting on April 3 and running through May 1 with a special event on Saturday, May 2, to round out the Earth Month celebration. Some workshop locations are in the neighboring Centralia Christian School …


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:40 a.m.

  2. Connecting Neighbors for Earth Month: Sewing Machine Maintenance

    If you want to become more of a Do-It-Yourselfer, meet resourceful people in your community, and help the environment at the same time, the WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers have organized “Connecting Neighbors,” a series of workshops, events, and open houses in honor of Earth Month in conjunction with the MRC Tool Bucket Library (TBL) and local partners.The workshops take place every Friday starting on April 3 and running through May 1 with a special event on Saturday, May 2, to round out the Earth Month celebration. Some workshop locations are in the neighboring Centralia Christian School …


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:38 a.m.

  3. Connecting Neighbors for Earth Month: Older Vehicle Maintenance

    If you want to become more of a Do-It-Yourselfer, meet resourceful people in your community, and help the environment at the same time, the WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers have organized “Connecting Neighbors,” a series of workshops, events, and open houses in honor of Earth Month in conjunction with the MRC Tool Bucket Library (TBL) and local partners.The workshops take place every Friday starting on April 3 and running through May 1 with a special event on Saturday, May 2, to round out the Earth Month celebration. Some workshop locations are in the neighboring Centralia Christian School …


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:42 a.m.

  4. Lewis County Housing Initiative

    Update: Lewis County selects night-by-night shelter location after public input.Press Release, General Q & A, and BOCC Facebook The Lewis County Housing Initiative, implemented by the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners via resolution on Feb. 15, 2022, is a 12-step blueprint to address the local housing crisis. This resolution adopts a set of objectives and a work plan to implement the 2020 Strategic Plans' directive to increase the availability and affordability of housing in Lewis County. See the press release for more details. Full Documents and Details Lewis County Housing Initiative Work Plan for Housing Initiative 2021 Housing Summit …


    Commissioners - Feb. 15, 2022, 1:43 p.m.

  5. About Human Resources

    Thank you for your interest in Lewis County Human Resources!At the County, we believe that our 500 employees are our greatest asset. We are an equal opportunity employer that offers our full time employees competitivebenefits, paid vacation, sick leave, and an attractive retirement plan.Our goal is to be the employer of choice in our community. Mission Statement: To assist, advise, and facilitate management and employees to best align individual talent with the needs and goals of Lewis County. To provide solutions to workplace issues which promote an environment that is characterized by fair treatment of staff, open communication, personal accountability, …


    Human Resources - April 21, 2015, 11:27 a.m.

  6. Data, Assessments, and Reports

    Our team works with residents, service providers, and others throughout our Lewis County to better understand health and social topics for our community. This information is used to support informed decision making about programs, services, policies, and procedures affecting Lewis County residents and can be used by our community to prioritize needs, generate resources,, make service or program changes, and implement policies to improve the health of the public.We collect information through assessments, surveys, and a variety of public and restricted data sources, ensuring that all information is accurate and complete. Data Sources We've put together a collection of publicly …


    Public Health - Jan. 26, 2015, 3:35 p.m.

  7. Small Works Roster - Facilities

    If you would like your business to be considered for jobs contracted out by Facilities, please utilize the following information.To be placed on Lewis County Small Works Roster which is utilized both by Facilities and Public Works, in addition to being viewable by other municipalities and or individuals, please use the following application and resources to apply and find out more. Applications must be renewed every two years.Small works rosterSmall Works ApplicationProceduresBOCC Resolution* Any municipality utilizing this small works roster needs to contact Zelma Hammer at (360) 740-2612.Per reporting requirements of RCW 39.04.200, the above list is the usage of …


    Sept. 24, 2025, 10:12 a.m.

  8. Connecting Neighbors for Earth Month: Bike Maintenance

    If you want to become more of a Do-It-Yourselfer, meet resourceful people in your community, and help the environment at the same time, the WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers have organized “Connecting Neighbors,” a series of workshops, events, and open houses in honor of Earth Month in conjunction with the MRC Tool Bucket Library (TBL) and local partners.The workshops take place every Friday starting on April 3 and running through May 1 with a special event on Saturday, May 2, to round out the Earth Month celebration. Some workshop locations are in the neighboring Centralia Christian School …


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:44 a.m.

  9. Lewis County Planning Commission

    Purpose The Planning Commission assists the Community Development department in carrying out its duties, including assistance in the preparation and execution of the comprehensive plan and the adoption of development regulations for Lewis County, Washington. The Planning Commission holds workshops and public hearings and makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, whom ultimately vote to approve amendments to the County’s comprehensive plan and development regulations. Members The Planning Commission is made up of seven (7) members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Any resident in Lewis County can apply to serve on the Planning Commission. The Board of …


    Community Development - Jan. 26, 2024, 10:32 a.m.

  10. Exemptions

    HOME IMPROVEMENT EXEMPTION: Physical improvement to a detached single family dwelling may be exempt from taxation for the three assessment years subsequent to the completion of the improvement, up to 30% of the value of the original structure; the home improvement exemption may be claimed only once in a five year period. Normal maintenance work does not qualify for this exemption. Notice must be filed prior to completion of the improvement being made on forms furnished by the Assessor. HISTORIC PROPERTY: Historic property exemption is for property which is listed in a local register of historic places created by a …


    Assessor - March 30, 2018, 9:55 a.m.