1. Concealed Pistol License and Fingerprinting application

    The Lewis County Sheriff's Office has partnered with Permituim for all CPL applications and Fingerprinting scheduling.Please click here for the Concealed Pistol License (CPL) application process. Both new applications and renewals.Please click here for non CPL related fingerprint scheduling.If you live within the city limits of Centralia, please click here for information on how to handle getting your CPL/fingerprints or call 360-330-7680.If you live within the city limits of Chehalis, please click here for information on how to handle getting your CPL/fingerprints or call 360-748-8605.If you live within the city limits of Napavine, please click here for information on how …


    Sheriff - May 11, 2023, 1:49 p.m.


  2. New - Addendum #1 - Lewis County Fire Protection District No. 1 - Emergency Services Facility

    An Addendum has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page for the Lewis County Fire Protection District No. 1 - Emergency Services Facility.Addendum #1


    Public Works - Sept. 10, 2019, 8:04 a.m.


  3. Deputy Coroners

    The Lewis County Coroner's Office employs Deputy Coroners who respond to locations where deaths have occurred in order to conduct medicolegal death investigations. Deputy Coroners are not law enforcement personnel but do work very closely in conducting investigations with all of the law enforcement agencies in the county. The Lewis County Coroner's Office currently has The Elected Coroner, Chief Deputy Coroner, one full-time Deputy Coroner, one part-time Deputy Coroner, and six on-call Deputy Coroners. The on-call Deputy Coroner position is classified as "extra help" and they work from home on call. When they receive a call they respond to the …


    Coroner - April 7, 2014, 3:17 p.m.


  4. New - Notice to Vehicle Bidders on the Fleet Operations Bidcall

    A Notice to Vehicle Bidders has been added to the Fleet Operations - Bid Calls for Compact & Sub-Compact SUVs & Cargo & Passenger Van on the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Proposals must be submitted to Lewis County Motor Pool at 476 W. Main St., Chehalis, WA, 98532, by 11:00 am on March 24, 2020. Please contact Tim @ 360.740.1194 for further questions.Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - March 19, 2020, 9:52 a.m.


  5. Request for Qualifications - Lewis County - North County Industrial Access

    A Request for Qualifications has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Any questions are due April 17th but the submittals are due on April 24th 2015 by 4:00 pm. Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.


    Public Works - April 14, 2015, 12:06 p.m.


  6. Clarification for Sand Sheds Construction Project

    There is a clarification for the Sand Sheds Construction Project. Please refer to the Lewis County Call For Bid page under Notes/Conditions here.


    Public Works - Sept. 26, 2019, 2:35 p.m.


  7. Counties sue state agency over lack of behavioral health care treatment services

    CHEHALIS – A coalition of 22 Washington State counties, including Lewis County, have joined the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) in filing a lawsuit against the State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) over the department’s decision to stop providing behavioral health evaluation and treatment support for certain individuals being released from jail.When an individual with a serious mental health condition exits the criminal justice system or has their charges dismissed, DSHS is ordered by the court to offer an evaluation and if necessary, treatment. The focus is on people with severe behavioral health conditions who have not …


    News Room - Aug. 30, 2023, 1:37 p.m.


  8. Updated Request for Proposals - On-Call Material Testing Services 2020-2021 on Federally Funded Projects

    An Update for the Request for Proposals has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. The proposals are due Aug 28, 2020 by 12:30 pm. The RFP's can be delivered by mail, email (Geoff.soderquist@lewiscountywa.gov), or dropped off in person to:Lewis County Public WorksAttn. Tim Fife, County Engineer2025 NE Kresky AveChehalis, WA, 98532Proposals received after the response deadline will not be considered.Direct questions & inquiries regarding this RFP to:Geoff Soderquist, Assistant County EngineerPhone: 360.740.1175geoff.soderquist@lewiscountywa.govThe doors to the Public Works building are currently locked but you can ring the bell to drop off or use the drop box …


    Public Works - Aug. 20, 2020, 11:19 a.m.


  9. Board Seeks Applications for use of Hotel/Motel Lodging Tax

    The application process expired on August 16th The Board of County Commissioners is currently accepting applications for use of hotel/motel lodging tax funds for the 2014 budget year from organizations whose programs or activities promote tourism in the unincorporated Lewis County area. "Tourism promotion" means “activities, operations, and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding the 32 marketing of or the operation of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists” (as …


    Commissioners - Aug. 26, 2013, 10:07 a.m.


  10. County seeks volunteers for Planning Commission

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is looking for volunteers interested in serving on the Lewis County Planning Commission.The Lewis County Planning Commission assists Lewis County’s Community Development department in carrying out its duties, including helping prepare and execute the Comprehensive Plan and helping adopt development regulations. The Planning Commission – which is made up of seven members who each serve four-year terms – meets twice a month (6 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month). A Zoom option is available for the group’s meetings. The Planning Commission has two vacancies, one in Commissioner District 1 …


    Commissioners - Nov. 18, 2025, 9:32 a.m.