1. Lewis County Sheriff’s Corrections staff recognized for their public service

    Lewis County Sheriff’s Corrections Bureau Chief Chris Sweet, center, joins corrections deputies for recognition week lunch on May 11. CHEHALIS –It takes a highly technical skill set and accountability in an ever-changing high-risk environment of legal reforms at a job that many confess is thankless, yet rewarding. It’s Correctional Officer Recognition Week with a spotlight on the often unseen public service provided by the men and women working in the Lewis County Jail.“I enjoy helping people when I can,” said Lewis County Sheriff’s Corrections Deputy Wade Sabin in a conversation at the county jail. “Reducing recidivism is a big thing …


    News Room - May 11, 2023, 4:15 p.m.

  2. Hearing on Proposed Rate Increases at Lewis County Transfer Stations

    The Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1 will hold a public hearing on or after 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 25, 2024, in the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners' hearing room at the Lewis County Courthouse, 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis, WA 98532. The public hearing is to receive public testimony on the proposal of the following rate increases for certain materials accepted at transfer stations operated by Lewis County. The proposed increases:*$120/ton with a minimum fee set at $35 for 580 pounds or less (to include a 3.6 percent refuse tax) for municipal solid waste*$140/ton with a …


    Solid Waste - March 7, 2024, 2:24 p.m.

  3. August Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1 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 - Aug. 18, 2016, 1:51 p.m.

  4. 2012 Budget

    2012 Budget for Lewis County, Washington PDF file Budget Summary & MessageCounty Government Organizational Chart/Guide to LC Government Budget PurposeCalendar Financial Structure Fund Structure/Funds by Type Accomplishments & Strategic Plan Goals Budget & Property Tax Resolutions Financial Forecast Current Expense All Funds Revenues & Expenditures by Elected Office & DepartmentAssessorAuditorBudget/FiscalCapital Facilities Central Services Chehalis/Centralia Airport Clerk CommissionersCommunity Development CoronerDistrict Court Human ResourcesProsecutorPublic Health Public Works Risk ManagementSheriff Superior Court TreasurerWeed Control WSU Extension Capital Budget Roads Land AcquisitionVader Water System Improvements Capital Facilities Packwood & South County Airport AppendicesAppendix A - Welcome to Lewis County/What's Happening in LC/Elected Officials/Statistics Appendix …


    Budget - April 3, 2012, 9:44 a.m.

  5. Lewis County offices closed June 19 in observance of Juneteenth

    Juneteenth is a holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States with enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation freeing the remaining slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865.The city of Centralia is holding a Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 17 at George Washington Park.


    News Room - June 13, 2023, 4:27 p.m.

  6. *Mayors' Meeting - please note location / time change

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners has changed the location and time of the March 6 Mayors' Meeting.The meeting has been moved to 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 6, 2020, in the College Board Room in Centralia College's Hanson Administration Building at the corner of Walnut and Rock streets in Centralia.The move will allow participants to attend the 9 a.m. groundbreaking ceremony for the college's Southwest Washington Flexible Training (SWFT) Center.Please click here for the agenda / special meeting notice for the 9:30 a.m. March 6 Mayors' Meeting.Please click here for a map showing the location of the Mayors' Meeting …


    Commissioners - Feb. 28, 2020, 4:20 p.m.

  7. Public Records

    About Contact Public records are governed by the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) and pertains to all records prepared, owned, used, or retained by any department or office of Lewis County government, excluding the Lewis County Courts. ContactPublic Records Officer (PRO): Casey Mauermann, Public Disclosure ManagerCherish Willis, Public Records SpecialistAddress Human Resources Office 351 NW North Street, Historic Courthouse Basement Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-2674 Email: publicrecords@lewiscountywa.gov Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays Contact Public Records Records Request InstructionsLewis County utilizes a web-based Records Center for submission, tracking and delivery of records requests. You can …


    Public Records - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  8. Recording Requirements

    This information is intended to give a general idea of the requirements for recording documents. It may vary depending on the document. Please call (360) 740-1165 for further information.Effective January 1, 1997, the first page of all documents presented for recording must include:A three inch margin at the top and a one-inch margin on the sides and bottomA return addressThe title of the instrument (i.e. : Deed of Trust)The reference number of documents assigned or released (if applicable)Name(s) of Grantor and GranteeAbbreviated legal description with Lot, Block, and Plat or Section, Township and RangeAssessor's tax parcel numberIf your document does …


    Auditor - June 30, 2011, 4:37 p.m.

  9. Notice of a public hearing on a revision to Lewis County's 5-year Homelessness Services Plan. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. Dec. 23, 2025.

    Please see the attached notice.To review the most recent revision to Lewis County's draft plan, please click here.To view the state's 5-Year Plan or Commerce's guidelines, please click on the following (note that these are links to external sites):State 5-year Plan (with which county plans must be consistent)Mandatory Guidance for County Plans from the Washington Department of Commerce


    Commissioners - Nov. 7, 2025, 9:21 a.m.

  10. The Southwest Washington Fair is on, daily, through Aug. 20

    CENTRALIA - The Lewis County Commissioners welcome you to the 2023 Southwest Washington Fair!Commissioner Sean Swope gave a red carpet welcome to everyone!Appreciation was given to county fair staff, volunteers, exhibitors and everyone attending the opening of the six-day community celebration.A ribbon cutting signified the official opening of the fair, which runs daily through Sunday, Aug. 20.


    News Room - Aug. 15, 2023, 4:11 p.m.