1. About Public Works

    Public Works Director: Geoff SoderquistCounty Engineer: Wesley AndersonLewis County Public Works' primary responsibilities are the maintenance and construction of the county road network and the operation of the solid waste utility. The department has seven main divisions: Administration, Engineering Services, Traffic, Maintenance & Operations, Real Estate Services, Utilities, and Solid Waste.It is the intent of the Department to enhance service by increasing our communication with the public, by developing an organizational culture that both encourages individual responsibility and fosters teamwork/cooperation, and by implementing project management techniques to help achieve our goals. The duties and responsibilities of the Public Works Department …


    Public Works - Sept. 16, 2021, 1:30 p.m.

  2. Blog


    Environmental Health - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:16 p.m.

  3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Do I need a permit to replace my pump? No. Work that is conducted within the septic/pump tank does not require a permit generally. Examples of this type of work that do NOT require a permit includes cleaning, changing, or retrofitting your tank with an effluent filter, measuring sludge accumulation, pumping the septic tank/pump chamber, or cleaning of the back-flow prevention valve. If the tank needs to be replaced, this DOES require a permit for tank placement. How much does a septic permit cost? The permit application fees are available here (see "Fees" at the bottom of the page). Do …


    Environmental Health - March 21, 2016, 1:50 p.m.

  4. Scope of the Treasurer's Office

    Treasurer's Mission StatementAdopted July 22, 2024To protect the management of public funds that have been entrusted to our care, to serve our taxpayers with respect and professionalism, while providing fiscally conservative investment and debt management guidance to Lewis County and its junior taxing districts. We strive to be a trusted source for the management of financial resources to better protect taxpayers and local government taxing districts.The County Treasurer holds a key position of public trust in the financial affairs of local government. Acting as the "bank" for the county, school districts, fire districts, water districts and other units of local …


    Treasurer - Dec. 29, 2014, 9:05 a.m.

  5. LP25-00001 & SEP25-0032

    Public Hearing Documents Coming Soon Staff Report Documents Coming Soon Applicant Response to Comments Coming Soon Public Comments Submitted During SEPA and Notice of Application LP25-00001 NOA-SEPA Complete - Initial Review - request for additional information LP25-00001 All NOA SEPA Comments Administration Documents LP25-00001 Determination of Completeness LetterLP25-00001 Notice of ApplicationLP25-00001 SEP25-0032 Posting Site PlanSEP25-0032 DNSSEP25-0032 SEPA Tracking Sheet Application Documents LP25-00001 ApplicationLP25-00001 Lot ClosuresLP25-00001 Preliminary MapSEP25-0032 Environmental ChecklistLDR25-0036 Adequate Facilities - FireLDR25-0036 Adequate Facilities - RefuseLDR25-0036 Adequate Facilities - SchoolLDR25-0036 Adequate Facilities - Sheriff LDR25-0036 Conditional Approval - 08-25-25LDR25-0036 County Engineer's Report ReviewLDR25-0036 ECY Letter - Permit Exempt Well …


    Community Development - Jan. 7, 2026, 10:02 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. Civil

    COVID-19 NOTICE - STATE & FEDERAL PROCLAMATIONSThe State of Washington mandates all County Sheriff's Offices maintain a Civil Division. It is the duty of the Sheriff to execute the service of process, orders of the courts, and of judicial officers, when delivered to the Sheriff for that purpose. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for service of various court documents when a fee is paid, such as: summons, complaints, criminal and civil subpoenas, petitions, notice of claims, family court orders, various types of protection orders (no fee for DV, Sexual Assault, Stalking or Vulnerable Adult protection orders), and numerous …


    Sheriff - March 17, 2015, 12:20 p.m.

  8. 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.Agenda - 03/11/2025Meeting Notes - 03/11/2025Lewis County Comprehensive Plan Internal Review DraftLewis County Policy Matrix2025-03-07 Staff Report and Comp Plan QandA


    Community Development - Jan. 9, 2025, 3:04 p.m.

  9. Video Appearance Links

    Superior Court's Video appearance platform is WebEx. All links are provided below. There are certain hearings that require personal appearances Please check information below or contact Court Administration if you have questions or need Judge approval for any confidential or juvenile matters at 360-740-1333 Ext. 2 or 3. Criteria for Video appearance for Commissioner Dockets / Courtroom #4: Monday DV/VAPO Dockets In person -- Personal appearance required unless special arrangements are made with the court. (In custody individuals will appear via Webex from jail) Webex Link not published and must be obtained from Court Administration after approval from Court. Settlement …


    Superior Court - Jan. 21, 2021, 10:23 a.m.

  10. Individual Treatment Court

    Program Coordinator Dulce Cabrera (360) 740-2628 dulce.cabrera@lewiscountywa.gov What is Individual Treatment Court? The Lewis County Juvenile Individual Treatment Court is a court-managed designed to provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional criminal case processing. This program focuses on the needs of the youth and coming up with an individual treatment plan. It may be offered if you are have a criminal referral and have an SUD and/or MH need. This program is pre-conviction and requires family participation. If you are eligible and choose to participate in this program, you must be willing to commit to the entire program. The program may …


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 23, 2014, 3:51 p.m.