1. Residents invited to open house to view design of Packwood Sewer Project

    Proposed Packwood Sewer Project phase one design. CHEHALIS – You’ll have an opportunity to learn more about the design of the Packwood Sewer Project at an open house at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 at the Packwood Community Hall, 12935 U.S. Highway 12 in Packwood.The wastewater treatment plant and dispersal facility are proposed to be located on the northern portion of the former Hampton mill site. Pipes would run from the plant site along U.S. Highway 12 through the Packwood community to the Skate Creek Road and Snyder Road intersection. Service would also be extended east and west of the …


    News Room - Oct. 26, 2023, 4:44 p.m.

  2. Hazard Mitigation Plan

    The Lewis County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, is a countywide plan that identifies risks and ways to minimize damage by natural and manmade disasters. The plan is a comprehensive resource document that serves many purposes such as enhancing public awareness, creating a decision tool for management, promoting compliance with Washington State and Federal program requirements, enhancing local policies for hazard mitigation capability, and providing inter-jurisdictional coordination.The federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires all local governments to create such a disaster plan in order to qualify for hazard mitigation funding.Lewis County tackled this planning effort on a region wide basis, …


    Community Development - April 20, 2023, 11:28 a.m.

  3. Contracting (Consultants, Rosters, & Bids)

    The Public Works Department procures services, equipment, and materials in accordance with state, federal, and local regulations. The method used to select a provider depends upon the amount of the purchase, the source of the funding, and the nature of the project, among other things.To expedite this process and encourage competition in our market, the department has converted it's solicitation management to OpenGov and our vendor roster management to MRSC Rosters. See here for additional information.If you have questions please contact the Contract Administrator at (360) 740-1182 or pwcontractadmin@lewiscountywa.gov


    Public Works - Feb. 9, 2016, 8:22 a.m.

  4. Lewis County Public Health and Social Services and The Centralia Prevention Coalition offers a Parenting Preteens Together Series

    The Centralia Prevention Coalition is hosting two upcoming Parenting Preteens Together Series for parents of kids ages 9-14. You're invited 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 or Nov. 16, or Jan. 11 and Feb. 8, 2024 at Centralia High School. Everyone is welcome and there is no cost to attend. The series is all about bringing parents together to learn from each other and is designed to support parents in setting family rules.


    News Room - Oct. 5, 2023, 8:53 a.m.

  5. New Bidcall - four new all-wheel drive pursuit-rated utility/SUV vehicles.

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Lewis County, Washington will open sealed bids and publicly read them aloud on or after 11:00 a.m. on January 4, 2018, at the Lewis County Historic – 2nd floor, Board of County Commissioners Meeting Room, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, Washington, for furnishing four (4) new all-wheel drive pursuit-rated utility/SUV vehicles. SEALED BIDS MUST BE DELIVERED BY 11:00 A.M. (Lewis County official time is displayed on Axxess Intertel phones in the office of Board of County Commissioners.) Bid Packet


    Public Works - Dec. 18, 2017, 11:34 a.m.

  6. Basic Compost Workshop in Morton

    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. 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 5, 2024, 11:49 a.m.

  7. 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.

  8. U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency Medicine Collection Day, 10am - 2pm

    The DEA is sponsoring an unused medicine collection day. This program is free to the public. The event will take place at the Rochester Community Center located at 10140 U.S. Highway 12, Rochester, WA 98579. The hours of the event are 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. Prescription medications and over the counter solid medications (tablets and capsules) are included in the program. Illegal substances will not be accepted. IV, sharps and other intra-venous medications will not be accepted. For more information click here or contact the DEA at 202-307-7977


    Public Works - Sept. 14, 2010, 8:17 a.m.

  9. 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.

  10. Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board Meeting

    351 NW North StreetHistoric CourthouseMeeting Room in BasementPublic attendance is welcome and encouraged!In keeping with the mandate of the Lewis County Courthouse, we ask that all attendees wear a face mask.The agenda follows:Call to OrderAdoption of MinutesIntroduction of GuestsCoordinators ReportPolicyOther Business and Information*Please check back for any updates to the location and time of this meeting.**Contact the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board if you would like to attend, but require web based services to attend remotely #(360) 740-1215.


    Weed Control - June 26, 2020, 1:02 p.m.