1. County seeks applicant for Civil Service Commission

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking a volunteer to serve on the Lewis County Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service Commission’s duties include the following:Assist, as needed, in determining the annual budget.Volunteer, as needed, to attend testing and other opportunities that may arise.Maintain and approve Civil Service rules in compliance with state law.Provide for, formulate and hold competitive tests to determine the relative qualifications of persons who seek employment and establish eligibility lists.Hear and determine appeals or complaints regarding Civil Service examinations and certain other employment actions.The three-member commission meets at 11:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of …


    Commissioners - Dec. 9, 2025, 3:43 p.m.

  2. Weed Control Contractors

    There are several contractors and vendors available for hire within Lewis County that are qualified to work with landowners to control noxious and invasive weeds. What we provide here is not a comprehensive list, but a great place to start. A printer-friendly version is available here: Vendors.Chemical Control (Commercial Applicators)Washington Vegetation Management Services, LLC. (360) 304-9826 Notes: Only does herbicide application, mostly broadcast with tractor but also does backpack spraying. Has aquatic pesticide endorsement. Based out of Cinebar, WA.Wolbert's Landscape Management (360) 736-7214 office / (360) 259-6752 cell Notes: Only does herbicide application, mostly broadcast with tractor but also does …


    Weed Control - Dec. 3, 2019, 1:14 p.m.

  3. K-9 Narcotics Sniff Leads to Arrest

    On 06-01-2024, at approximately 9:21 p.m., deputies with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of State Route 505, Winlock. Deputy Kasinger and his K-9 partner Kimbo were requested to respond to the scene for a narcotics sniff, and upon being deployed K-9 Kimbo alerted on the vehicle. A search warrant was applied for and granted, resulting in the recovery of over 41 grams of methamphetamine and a meth pipe. The suspect was subsequently taken into custody. Great work by all deputies involved, as well as K-9 Kimbo for his first week on the …


    Sheriff - June 3, 2024, 1:04 p.m.

  4. 2016 Scholarship Applications

    LEWIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE CARDINAL SCHOLARSHIP If you would like to apply for this scholarship, please click on this link to get the application: Cardinal Scholarship Application This scholarship is based on financial hardship/need stephen michael gallagher career scholarship If you would like to apply for this scholarship, please click on this link to get the application: Stephen Michael Gallagher Career Scholarship This scholarship is for students interested in a criminal justice career Completed applications will need to be postmarked no later than April 15, 2016 and the mailing address for the LCSOA is included in the …


    Sheriff - March 4, 2016, 8:27 a.m.

  5. New Bid Call - Pleasant Valley MP 2.46 Bridge Scour Repair Project

    A new bid call has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. This contract provides for the improvement of *** Pleasant Valley MP 2.46 Bridge Scour Repair by performing temporary BMPs, stream diversion, structure excavation, concrete slope protection (precast concrete units), roughened-rock toe, streambed gravel, large woody debris, hydroseeding *** and other work. The bids are due July 14, 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 …


    Public Works - June 30, 2020, 10:07 a.m.

  6. COVID-19 Vaccine Update

    November 2020by Rachel Wood, M.D., MPH, Lewis County Health OfficerModern medicine has been reducing suffering from disease for generations using a tried and true, four-pronged approach: research, prevention, symptom relief, and cure. For nearly a year now, scientists have been attacking the novel coronavirus called COVID-19, with these same methods. While everyone waits for a sure-fired cure for COVID-19, the next greatest desire is a vaccine to prevent us from even getting the disease.This month’s Health Beat offers a short primer on vaccine development, along with links to more information for the vaccine-curious among you.Click here for entire column.


    Public Health - Nov. 12, 2020, 4:21 p.m.

  7. Pre-Bid Questions & Answers Document added to the A & E Professional Services - Design & Engineering of Fish Passable Structures

    There has been a Questions & Answers Document added to the A & E Professional Services - Design & Engineering of Fish Passable Structures Project on the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. The bids are due Dec. 11, 2020 by 1:00 pm at the Lewis County Public Works office, (2025 NE Kresky Ave, Chehalis, WA, 98532). Faxed copies will not be accepted. Due to COVID-19 health and safety measures proposals may be submitted in .pdf form instead of hard copies.Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list here


    Public Works - Dec. 2, 2020, 10:29 a.m.

  8. 2021 Rock Proposal

    A new bidcall has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. The bids are due Jan. 12, 2021 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 necessary documents, and get on the planholders lists here. Join the Bid Opening via Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/98640934973 Meeting ID: 986 4093 4973 Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 …


    Public Works - Dec. 22, 2020, 1:52 p.m.

  9. New Bidcall - County Safety Program Phase II

    There has been a new Bid Call added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. The bids are due April 29, 2021 by 12:15 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 12:15 pm or later.Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list here.Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/96406338172Meeting ID: 964 0633 8172833 548 0276 US Toll-free 833 548 0282 US Toll-free 877 853 5257 US Toll-free 888 475 4499 US Toll-freeMeeting ID: 964 0633 8172 Find …


    Public Works - April 8, 2021, 10:30 a.m.

  10. Quarterly Noxious Weed Control Board Meeting

    These board meetings are open to the public and if attendance is known, time will be made for public comment.General agenda includes an update from the noxious weeds program staff regarding staff changes, budget report, general program operation, education & outreach, field work and data management.August 2022 board meeting will be held at the Noxious Weed Control office located at:157 NW Chehalis ave, Chehalis WA 98532I. Call To OrderII. Adoption of MinutesIII. Introduction of GuestsIV. Coordinators ReportV. Other Business and InformationVI. Comments from Individual Members of the BoardVII. Comments from the AudienceVIII. Adjournment


    Weed Control - May 23, 2022, 10:55 a.m.