1. Small Works Roster - Facilities

    If you would like your business to be considered for jobs contracted out by Facilities, please utilize the following information.To be placed on Lewis County Small Works Roster which is utilized both by Facilities and Public Works, in addition to being viewable by other municipalities and or individuals, please use the following application and resources to apply and find out more. Applications must be renewed every two years.Small works rosterSmall Works ApplicationProceduresBOCC Resolution* Any municipality utilizing this small works roster needs to contact Zelma Hammer at (360) 740-2612.Per reporting requirements of RCW 39.04.200, the above list is the usage of …


    Sept. 24, 2025, 10:12 a.m.

  2. Utility Services

    The Utility Services Division is responsible for establishing, operating, and maintaining public systems for the supply, treatment, and distribution of water and for the collection and treatment of wastewater and stormwater. The Utility division coordinates closely with the Engineering Services' surface water engineer. Currently, Utility Services manages and operates the Vader - Enchanted Valley Water System and the Middle Fork Water Sewer System.Ordinance No. 1265 - Repealing and Replacing LCC Title 13, Public Utilities - Adopted on Feb. 22 , 2016Utility Fee & Rate Schedule approved by Resolution No. 19-289 Vader - Enchanted Valley Water System: Vader-Enchanted Valley Water System …


    Public Works - Feb. 26, 2016, 10:43 a.m.

  3. Representation

    Attorneys who provide public defense services are attorneys in private practice who are contracted with the County.Our mission is to ensure effective and cost-efficient legal representation is available to persons who are eligible for court-appointed counsel, consistent with the Washington and United States Constitutions, laws, and national standards of justice.If you are attempting to contact your attorney and are unable to do so please call 360-740-1339 or email public.defense@lewiscountywa.gov. Please include your name, case number, and a good phone number that we can pass along to your attorney with a message to get in touch with you. Complaints How do …


    Public Defense - April 15, 2025, 1:52 p.m.

  4. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    How do I quash my warrant?Each court handles quashing warrants differently. Contact the court your warrant is issued from for more information.Who is my attorney?If you have already screened and been assigned an attorney you should have received the name and phone number to your assigned attorney. If you have lost this information please email public.defense@lewiscountywa.gov for further assistance.When is my next court date?Contact your attorney for your next court date or contact the court that your matter is out of. You may also enter your information into Find My Court Date link to obtain the next court date.How can …


    Public Defense - April 15, 2025, 1:52 p.m.

  5. Flowering Rush

    Butomus umbellatus Flowering Rush - An emergent invasive with a very limited distribution in Washington state that can sometimes stay submerged. Can grow up to 5 feet tall.Leaves: - Thin upward growing leaves that often twist when above the surface of the water and reach 3+ feet in length (when plant is emerged and much longer when it is submerged). Leaves have a triangular cross section.Flowers: - Blooms June - September with umbrella shaped clusters of 20-50 flowers that have 3 sepals and three white to deep purple petals.Habitat: - Can appear in a variety of habitats and is often …


    Weed Control - Sept. 12, 2022, 1:31 p.m.

  6. Facilities

    Facilities Director: Alex MurrayPhone: (360) 740-1192The Facilities Department is responsible for maintaining over 3,000,000 square feet of county-owned and leased buildings and grounds. This includes providing cleaning and sanitation services, as well as centralized mail services throughout Lewis County. The area of operation for the Facilities Division extends from Adna in the west to Packwood in the east, and from Toledo in the south to the county line in the north. Additionally, the Facilities Department is tasked with designing, planning, and managing capital projects. This involves overseeing architectural and engineering services, ensuring that building projects are carried out efficiently, meet …


    Sept. 24, 2025, 10:11 a.m.

  7. Pre-registration and Hospice programs

    Pre-Registration Program:The Lewis County Coroner’s Office (LCCO) has this program available where a person who is under a physician’s care for a documented long-term illness and who is receiving care (either from family or from a facility) can be enrolled in the pre-registration program.To be added to the pre-registration list the primary care physician has to complete and submit and a Lewis County Coroner’s Office Pre-Registration form that contains the patient’s demographics, the next of kin names and contact, and the mortuary of choice. The form also states the primary care physician will sign the Death Certificate and what they …


    Coroner - March 8, 2013, 2:52 p.m.

  8. About Us

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board recognizes that managing noxious weeds requires a community wide effort, and everyone living in the county benefits from all of us putting in our fair share of the work. The Washington State noxious weed law, RCW 17.10, mandates that it is each landowners' responsibility to control or eradicate noxious weeds on their property and to prevent infestations from spreading to adjacent properties. To assist landowners in this effort, the Noxious Weed Control Board develops programs that reflect local priorities, meet the needs of county landowners and carries out the mandates of the law. …


    Weed Control - Jan. 11, 2012, 8:32 a.m.

  9. Homeless and Housing Program

    Lewis County Public Health & Social Services administers state and local housing funds to support programs that prevent homelessness, provide shelter and housing assistance, and help residents access stable housing. We work with local service providers to coordinate resources and support individuals and families experiencing housing instability.If you are experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing your housing, please contact Coordinated Entry through the Coastal Community Action Program.Phone: (360) 836-1937Coordinated Entry connects individuals and families to available housing resources, shelter, and supportive services in Lewis County. 5-Year Housing and Homelessness Strategic Plan Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) …


    Public Health - April 28, 2014, 2:18 p.m.

  10. Upcoming Drop-In Legal Clinics, January through March of 2026, Timberland Legal Aid

    Q1 2026 ENG LEGAL CLINIC FLYERQ1 2026 SP RURAL CLINIC FLYERWe are pleased to share the schedule for our free, drop-in legal clinics taking place in Lewis, Wahkiakum, and Pacific Counties for the first Quarter of 2026. Clinics are open to the public and operate first-come, first-served from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.The flyers and images for the upcoming clinics are attached to this email.Clinic Dates & LocationsJanuary 15 – Pacific County Superior Court Law LibraryFebruary 10 – Wahkiakum County, Town of Cathlamet Community CenterFebruary 13 - Lewis County, Law and Justice Center, Room #429, ChehalisMarch 9 – Lewis County, …


    Public Defense - Jan. 14, 2026, 10:01 a.m.