1. 2010 Countywide Prelevels & Overlays Project

    Bids are to be delivered no later than 9:30am on Monday, June 7, 2010 and will be opened at 10am Monday, June 7, 2010. For more information, click here.


    Public Works - May 26, 2010, 8:39 a.m.

  2. Construction to begin soon on Winlock broadband expansion project

    ToledoTel VP-COO Dale Merten addresses the Lewis County Commissioners on the progress of the Winlock-area broadband expansion project Sept. 12. CHEHALIS – A contractor has been selected to begin roadside construction on the Winlock broadband expansion project. The Lewis County Commissioners received the news from ToledoTel Vice President and COO Dale Merten Tuesday morning on their public-private partnership to bring high-speed internet to the area. “In the first week of November, residents will begin to see roadside trenching and boring and there will be equipment and reels of orange conduit placed along roads,” Merten informed the commissioners. “We anticipate being …


    News Room - Sept. 12, 2023, 4:13 p.m.

  3. Lewis County Fire Marshal modifies burn restrictions, effective Sept. 23

    CHEHALIS – A burn ban in unincorporated Lewis County will be modified, effective at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. Recreational fires and charcoal or wood BBQs only are permitted.After careful review of the current and extended weather forecast, the Lewis County Commissioners, Community Development Director and Fire Marshal have determined that current weather conditions within Lewis County have improved enough to modify current burning restrictions.“Cooler temperatures and higher humidity are predicted in the region over the next several days,” said Lewis County Fire Marshal Doyle Sanford in announcing the adjustment of burn restrictions. “Open burning is still not allowed and …


    News Room - Sept. 22, 2023, 4:17 p.m.

  4. Notice of a public hearing for Ordinance 1348, which would amend the Lewis County Code related to RV parks and campgrounds. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. Oct. 3, 2023.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Sept. 14, 2023, 8:03 a.m.

  5. Notice of hearing for Lewis County 2024 budget emergency and supplemental appropriations to and transfers within current expense and various funds. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. April 16, 2024

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - April 4, 2024, 11:31 a.m.

  6. Notice of hearing for Lewis County 2025 budget emergency and supplemental appropriations to and transfers within current expense and various funds. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. Dec. 16.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Dec. 3, 2025, 2:40 p.m.

  7. County seeks volunteers for Planning Commission, PacMtn

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is looking for volunteers interested in filling vacancies on two boards: the Lewis County Planning Commission and the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council (PacMtn).Lewis County Planning CommissionThe Lewis County Planning Commission assists Lewis County’s Community Development department in carrying out its duties, including helping prepare and execute the Comprehensive Plan and helping adopt development regulations. The Planning Commission – which is made up of seven members who each serve four-year terms – meets twice a month (6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month). A Zoom option is available for …


    Commissioners - June 26, 2025, 4:55 p.m.

  8. Adopt-A-Road Program

    Let’s keep Lewis County clean!The Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility Adopt-A-Road Program is now available for for community groups or like-minded friends and neighbors to pick up litter along county roads. This program was approved by Lewis County Commissioners in mid-August, and is now ready to get Lewis County residents, businesses and community groups signed up to keep our road clean. Organizations and individuals can submit an application to adopt a section of road to clean at least four times a year, or sign up for a one-time clean up of community, neighborhood, or park.Once an …


    Solid Waste - April 5, 2019, 4:36 p.m.

  9. Adopt-A-Road Program

    Let’s keep Lewis County clean!The Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility Adopt-A-Road Program is now available for for community groups or like-minded friends and neighbors to pick up litter along county roads. This program was approved by Lewis County Commissioners in mid-August, and is now ready to get Lewis County residents, businesses and community groups signed up to keep our road clean. Organizations and individuals can submit an application to adopt a section of road to clean at least four times a year, or sign up for a one-time clean up of community, neighborhood, or park.Once an …


    Solid Waste - April 5, 2019, 4:36 p.m.

  10. Lewis County celebrates opening of renovated juvenile facility

    Lewis County Commissioner Scott Brummer, left, Superior Court Judges James Lawler and J. Andrew Toynbee and Commissioner Lindsey Pollock at the ribbon cutting of the Lewis County Juvenile Justice Center, Mar. 24. Renovated Lewis County Juvenile Justice Center officially opens with ribbon-cuttingCHEHALIS – Lewis County Commissioners and county Superior Court judges cut the ribbon Friday morning marking the official opening of the renovated Lewis County Juvenile Justice Center at 1255 SW Pacific Ave. in Chehalis.Upgrades to the 1970s-era facility include the addition of 5,500 square feet of space for expanded educational and life skills programs, mentorship services for incarcerated youth, …


    News Room - March 28, 2023, 7:24 a.m.