1. Fire Marshal issues a total burn ban on unincorporated Lewis County

    CHEHALIS – Burn restrictions have been expanded for all of unincorporated Lewis County, effective immediately.Lewis County Fire Marshal Doyle Sanford said the expanded burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning, which includes recreational fires. Until modified by the Lewis County Commissioners or the Lewis County Fire Marshal, only liquid gas or propane camp stoves that do not use solid briquettes and have on/off controls are permitted. This decision was made due to the continued, and in some parts of unincorporated Lewis County, worsening dry season conditions.The Lewis County Fire Marshal, in coordination with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) …


    News Room - Aug. 14, 2023, 5:06 p.m.

  2. Notice of hearing for the renewal of a franchise to Cardinal FG Company to install, construct, operate and maintain water utility facilities in Lewis County rights of way. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Dec. 3, 2025, 2:41 p.m.

  3. New Bid Date for the Townsend Bridge No. 223 Replacement Project

    The bid opening date has been extended to Nov. 3, 2020 by 12:30 pm at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Room 210, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The bids will be opened at 12:30 pm or later.Access the details and additional documents here.


    Public Works - Oct. 22, 2020, 12:32 p.m.

  4. Call for Bids for various new suv's, trucks, and equipment

    1."SEALED BID FOR ONE OR MORE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE SUV” - TO BE OPENED APRIL 16, 2019 ON OR AFTER 11:00 AM. 2."SEALED BID FOR ONE OR MORE TWO-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCK” - TO BE OPENED APRIL 16, 2019 ON OR AFTER 11:00 AM. 3."SEALED BID FOR ONE OR MORE LONG-BED 2-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCK” - TO BE OPENED April 16, 2019 ON OR AFTER 11:00 AM. 4."SEALED BID FOR ONE OR MORE FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE SHORTBED PICKUP TRUCK” - TO BE OPENED APRIL 16, 2019 ON OR AFTER 11:00 AM. 5."SEALED BID FOR ONE OR MORE LONG-BED 4X4 PICKUP TRUCK” - …


    Commissioners - April 1, 2019, 3:35 p.m.

  5. Notice of hearing regarding Ordinance 1354, which would add Chapter 8.80 Lewis County Code to regulate sterile needle and syringe exchanges operating in Lewis County and make violations of the chapter a civil infraction or a misdemeanor

    UPDATE: The commissioners will review two versions when the hearing resumes April 16:CLICK HERE for Version 1, as proposed by Commissioner Swope (and revised April 15, 2024).CLICK HERE for Version 2, which includes Commissioner Pollock's suggested revisions (as revised the afternoon of April 15, 2024).Correspondence received regarding the proposed ordinance can be viewed here.Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Feb. 28, 2024, 3:09 p.m.

  6. Play Passport to Lewis County Public Services at the SWW Fair!

    Saddle Up for the first day of the Southwest Washington Fair! We have partnered with Fionna and her team at the Southwest Washington Fair and 11 other Lewis County departments, offices, and related agencies to bring you the Passport to Lewis County Public Service. Here's how to play: Pick up a passport upon entry to the fair at the Guest Services Building (the information gazebo), answer questions at 11 Lewis County booths to get your passport stamped for daily prizes and grand prizes at the end of the fair! Visit the featured fair locations between 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 9:51 a.m.

  7. About Us

    Mission The Mission of the Lewis County Juvenile Court is to hold youth accountable, enhance community safety that is consistent with statutory mandates, and provide caring, professional services to juveniles and their families. By doing this, we hope to equip them with necessary tools to become responsible citizens. About Juvenile Court The Juvenile Court is a division of the Lewis County Superior Court.The Juvenile Court Division includes a twenty-one bed detention facility, a courtroom used for juvenile matters, a probation department that provides services to juveniles on court ordered supervision, and other types of assistance including diversion services and legal …


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 24, 2014, 12:21 p.m.

  8. Family Law Facilitator Services now available

    COURT FACILITATOR SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE FOR LEWIS COUNTY FAMILY LAW CASESThe Court Facilitator assists unrepresented parties work their way through the legal system to move family law cases to resolution.Beginning March, 2024, you can schedule an in person appointment with the Family Law Facilitator. You will need to fill out the Request form for facilitator services and the facilitator will contact you to schedule your appointment.There is a user fee of $25 for facilitator services that will need to be paid to the Clerk before the appointment is scheduled unless there is a prior determination of indigency. You must bring …


    Superior Court - March 13, 2024, 12:24 p.m.

  9. Family Law Court Facilitator

    COURT FACILITATOR SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE FOR LEWIS COUNTY FAMILY LAW CASESThe Court Facilitator assists unrepresented parties work their way through the legal system to move family law cases to resolution.Beginning March, 2024, you can schedule an in person appointment with the Family Law Facilitator. There is a user fee of $25 for facilitator services that will need to be paid to the Clerk before the appointment is scheduled unless there is a prior determination of indigency. Upon completion of the form and payment to the Clerk's Office, you will bring your receipt and request form to Court Administration to schedule …


    Superior Court - March 13, 2024, 11:21 a.m.

  10. Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District #1 Monthly Meeting

    The Disposal District governing board meets monthly in the Lewis County Commissioners’ meeting room, second floor of the Lewis County Historic Courthouse, 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis. The meetings are held on the fourth Monday at 11:00 a.m., excluding holidays. This is an Open Public Meeting. This meeting is barrier free. People needing special assistance or accommodations should contact Donna Zuber, Administrative Assistant Sr. for Lewis County Solid Waste, 360-740-1451, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. See attached document


    Public Works - June 23, 2016, 10:04 a.m.