1. Transportation Improvement

    Transportation Improvement ProgramThe Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) represents the county's transportation priorities for a six-year time period and identifies road and bridge construction, and other transportation improvement projects throughout the unincorporated county. The Annual Construction Program (ACP) represents the first year of the program. Pursuant to Washington law and administrative code (RCW 36.81.121 & WAC 136-15-150), every year Public Works prepares a TIP and ACP for adoption by the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners after a public hearing thereon. Once adopted, road and bridges targeted for improvement may require new vertical and horizontal alignment, resurfacing, additional right of way, …


    Public Works - March 11, 2009, 11:12 a.m.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Notifiable Diseases and Conditions

    What We DoPrevention and management of communicable diseases and other notifiable conditions are core public health services that protect our community by reducing the potential for illnesses and their severity. Our team works closely with residents, their providers, laboratories, and other community partners to:Conduct surveillance and investigations for notifiable conditionsInvestigate communicable disease outbreaks and support control measuresConsult with and provide resources to residents, providers, and community partnersEngage in partnerships with other local health jurisdictions and state health authoritiesReporting a Notifiable Disease or ConditionCertain notifiable conditions should be reported to Lewis County Public Health and Social Services by healthcare providers, healthcare …


    Public Health - May 25, 2011, 9:25 a.m.

  5. Solid Waste issues will be discussed at Disposal District today

    Pursuant to RCW 36.58.100 et seq., the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District (LCSWDD) No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation, was established by Ordinance 1124 (now LCC 8.15.150) in 1992, after Lewis County and all incorporated cities signed an interlocal agreement to form it. In addition to forming the district, the agreement established flow control, directing all solid waste generated in Lewis County to be disposed of at LCSWDD sites. Representatives from the cities and the County serve as the Executive Advisory Committee to the Disposal District Commissioners, who by statute are the Lewis County Commissioners. The Lewis County Public Works …


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 11:06 a.m.

  6. Assessor

    About Contact The mission of the Lewis County Assessor's Office is to appraise all property equally and fairly, maintaining accurate assessment information for taxation purposes, while being courteous and professional to Lewis County taxpayers. more » Lewis County Assessor 351 NW North St Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-1392 Contact the Assessor News An Explanation of the Property Tax System Assessor | December 04, 2025 More Posts How Property Taxes Work Events There are no upcoming events to show at this time. Meet Ross Nielson "A lifelong Washington resident, Ross has lived in the Winlock area for over 22 years. He …


    Assessor - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  7. Aquatic & Riparian Noxious Weeds

    Aquatic weeds can be emerged, submerged or floating. An emerging plant is rooted underwater and has a structure emerging beyond the surface of the water (often on a stem, for flowers to be pollinated). A submerged aquatic plant exists entirely (or almost entirely) under the surface of the water (it may grow to touch the surface or produce near-surface flowers, such as Brazilian Elodea), and a floating plant will have roots in the underwater sediment but be attached to a leaf "floating" on the surface of the water.Riparian weeds grow along the banks of a waterway extending along the edge …


    Weed Control - Sept. 12, 2022, 11:27 a.m.

  8. Basic Composting Class

    WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers are hosting a Basic Home Composting Workshop at Centralia College East in Morton as part of the Repair & Sustainability Fair at 11 a.m. on March 22. Learn how to convert organic materials from your yard, garden, and kitchen into nutrient rich compost to improve your soil, promote healthy plants, and reduce pesky pests! Participants who are interested can enter their names into a drawing for a free compost bin. This event is free to the public. Support for this workshop is provided in part by the Washington State Department of Ecology.


    Solid Waste - March 7, 2025, 9:51 a.m.

  9. Lewis County Disposal District cancels regular meeting

    The Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1 Commissioners have canceled their regularly scheduled July meeting, and rescheduled it to July 21 at 10:30 a.m. in the hearing room of the Lewis County Commissioners, second floor of the historic Lewis County Courthouse, 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis, WA 98532.Pursuant to RCW 36.58.100 et seq., the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District (LCSWDD) No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation, was established by Ordinance 1124 (now LCC 8.15.150) in 1992, after Lewis County and all incorporated cities signed an interlocal agreement to form it. In addition to forming the district, the agreement …


    Solid Waste - May 8, 2025, 1:03 p.m.

  10. Disposal District Commissioners reschedule monthly meeting to today

    The Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1 Commissioners have canceled their regularly scheduled July meeting, and rescheduled it to July 21 at 10:30 a.m. in the hearing room of the Lewis County Commissioners, second floor of the historic Lewis County Courthouse, 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis, WA 98532.Pursuant to RCW 36.58.100 et seq., the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District (LCSWDD) No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation, was established by Ordinance 1124 (now LCC 8.15.150) in 1992, after Lewis County and all incorporated cities signed an interlocal agreement to form it. In addition to forming the district, the agreement …


    Solid Waste - July 8, 2025, 10:22 a.m.