1. Lewis County Public Health District

    The Coroner's Office works closely with the staff of the Public Health District to identify health issues affecting the public and working to reduce those effects through public education.This is also where copies of Death Certificates can be requested. We do not issue or release Death Certificates.The Health District can be contacted at 360-740-1222.


    Coroner - Jan. 31, 2014, 2:28 p.m.


  2. Lewis County Public Works holds ribbon-cutting at new Chehalis location

    From left, Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope, Public Works Director Josh Metcalf, Facilities Administrator Alex Murray, Commissioner Scott Brummer and Commissioner Lindsey Pollock attend the Public Works building ribbon-cutting May 22. CHEHALIS – The Lewis County department that maintains over 1,000 miles of county roads, two airports, solid waste and various publicly-owned properties, is now housed in new offices at 57 W. Main St. in Chehalis.A ribbon-cutting was held Monday afternoon at the new location for Lewis County Public Works.In addition to managing annual road maintenance and construction programs, the 160 employees at Public Works handle traffic engineering and geographic …


    News Room - May 23, 2023, 4:01 p.m.


  3. Lewis County veteran helps those who served with local resources and services

    Lewis County Veterans Benefits Specialist Heidi Palmer shares a variety of services and resource information with local veterans from her office in Chehalis. CHEHALIS – Lewis County Veterans will soon be offered peer counseling services in addition to housing, health care and other community resources provided by the county veterans’ relief funds.The Lewis County Veterans Service Office, in cooperation with the local organization Veterans Journey Forward and Veterans Memorial Museum, will coordinate the new services to be offered at the museum, located at 100 SW Veterans Way in Chehalis.Veteran certified peer training is scheduled April 17-21 at the museum in …


    News Room - April 6, 2023, 4:47 p.m.


  4. 2016 Budget Informational Meeting and Public Hearing

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public meeting on Monday, November 16, at 5:30 p.m. to present information on the 2016 Lewis County Budget. The informational meeting will be held in the Commissioner Hearing Room on the 2nd floor of the Lewis County Historic Courthouse. Public comments will be welcomed and encouraged throughout the presentation. Download the announcement here. Public Presentation


    Budget - Nov. 20, 2015, 11:47 a.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 Historic Courthouse, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, WA 98532. The north entrance doors will be opened to the public at 5:30pm. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Comp Plan Public Engagement - 10/10/2024Agenda - 10/22/2024Comprehensive Plan Goals & Policies Staff Presentation - 10/22/2024


    Community Development - Jan. 24, 2024, 1:38 p.m.


  6. 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 Historic Courthouse, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, WA 98532. The north entrance doors will be opened to the public at 5:30pm. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Meeting Materials:Agenda - 08/27/2024Final Meeting Notes - 08/13/2024Joint Work Session Meeting Notes - 09/26/2023Public Engagement Results


    Community Development - Dec. 29, 2023, 10:45 a.m.


  7. 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 - 02/11/2025Meeting Notes - 02/11/2025Public Benefits Rating System MemoStaff Report: Public Benefit Rating SystemLetter of Transmittal: Definition of Qualified Professional


    Community Development - Jan. 9, 2025, 2:57 p.m.


  8. Public Works

    Driving growth and accountability in providing quality public services Contracting: Bid & Rosters GIS Map Library Job Openings News Environmental Review Record for the Lewis County Water District #1 - New Water Reservoir Project Public Works | November 06, 2024 Open House #2 for the Reynolds Ave/Harrison Ave Corridor Improvement Project Public Works | October 17, 2024 New-Water Main Flushing for the Vader - Enchanted Valley Water System & Middle Fork Water & Sewer System Public Works | September 05, 2024 Open House for Westside Connector Project Public Works | August 21, 2024 Packwood Sewer Project Open House #2 Public …


    Public Works - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.


  9. 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 Historic Courthouse, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, WA 98532. The north entrance doors will be opened to the public at 5:30pm. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Agenda - 09/24/2024Public Hearing - 2045 Population and Housing Reconciliation - 08/28/2024Notice Of Hearing - Population Housing Reconciliation - 09/04/2024Final Meeting Notes - 09/10/2024


    Community Development - Dec. 29, 2023, 10:47 a.m.


  10. Lewis County Public Works Open House

    LEWIS COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS OPEN HOUSEREYNOLDS AVENUE / HARRISON AVENUE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTSANDNORTH LEWIS COUNTY INDUSTRIAL ACCESS TRANSPORTATION STUDYLewis County together with the City of Centralia and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will be conducting an open house 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. on April 20 at Fort Borst Park kitchen #1 to present to the public with preliminary plans and exhibits developed for improvement of:The Reynolds Avenue and Harrison Avenue corridors on:Reynolds Avenue from the Reynolds Avenue / Harrison Avenue intersection east to the Reynolds Avenue / Pearl St (SR 507) intersectionHarrison Avenue from the Harrison Avenue / Reynolds …


    News Room - March 31, 2023, 2:54 p.m.