1. 2018 River Gage information

    The Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority has changed the vertical datumon the following rivers in Lewis County:1. Chehalis River at Doty2. Chehalis River at Mellen St. Centralia3. Skookumchuch Riverat Pearl St. Centralia4. Newaukum River at ChehalisThe Guage information now reflects the given water level as height above mean sea level.The information below represents this change. The Conversion information and historic flood cresthistory dating back to 1971.Click here to print 2018 river gage phase comparison chartClick here to print Lewis County Rivers Flood Crest Historyflood%20authority%20logo_sm.pngClick below for theChehalis River Basin Flood Authority2018 Chehlais Basin Gage Height Conversion Project


    Emergency Management - Sept. 13, 2018, 8:08 a.m.


  2. Paying Taxes Under Protest

    If you think your tax amount is too high, you can preserve your right to a tax refund by paying your taxes under protest. In order for this protest to be valid your property assessed value must change.There are two ways to appeal your property tax valuation:You may file a petition contesting your valuation with the County Board of Equalization. For information about how to file a petition, please click here.Filing a written protest at the time you pay your property tax will allow you to petition a case to superior or federal court. You must take further action to …


    Treasurer - April 22, 2009, 4:08 p.m.


  3. Treasurer's FAQ

    When are property tax statements mailed? Property tax statements are mailed approximately February 14 each calendar year. What is the mailing address for the Treasurer's office? Our mailing address is PO Box 509, Chehalis WA 98532. If you are sending us something via FedEx or UPS, you may use our physical address which is 351 NW North St, Chehalis WA 98532. What are the office hours of the Treasurer's office? Our office is open to the public Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. We are closed daily from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. When are my property taxes …


    Treasurer - April 12, 2016, 11:28 a.m.


  4. Bench Copies

    Bench or Judges' working copies may be e-mailed to SCAdmin@lewiscountywa.gov Documents for filing must be filed with Lewis County Clerk.


    Superior Court - Sept. 9, 2024, 7:08 a.m.


  5. Screening for a Public Defender

    Defendants may opt to complete the screening process via phone. They can call 360-736-9301 to initiate the screening process remotely.Defendants also have the option to complete the screening form online, the form is attached below. Once completed it can be emailed to public.defense@lewiscountywa.gov or mailed to Public Defense Services 351 NW N Street, Chehalis, WA 98532.Indigency Screening FormFormulario de evaluación de indigencia2026 Poverty Guidelines Screening Instructions Indigency Guidelines Indigency Screening Instructions1. Please download (fillable PDF) or print the screening form.2. Complete top section with contact information, charge, and case number.3. If you are on any type of state assistance, please …


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


  6. Administration

    AdministratorShad Hail (360) 740-2622Shad.Hail@lewiscountywa.govOffice ManagerSusan Wickert (360) 740-2623Susan.Wickert@lewiscountywa.govFax (360) 748-2258Detention ManagerVanessa Conwell (360) 740-2669Vanessa.Conwell@lewiscountywa.govProbation ManagerRickie Anders (360) 740-2626Ricolena.Anders@lewiscountywa.gov


    Juvenile Court - Jan. 21, 2016, 12:47 p.m.


  7. Public Records Requests

    Lewis County uses a web based public disclosure request client, GovQA. More information is available on the County Public Disclosure Request page.


    911 Communications - March 12, 2012, 9:44 a.m.


  8. Issue request for proposals for fiber infrastructure upgrade in the Lewis County Law and Justice Building and Jail. Proposals are due in OpenGov (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa) by 5 p.m. Aug. 29.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Aug. 6, 2025, 11:45 a.m.


  9. Radio Communications

    Radio Service staff maintain and service a network of 22 communications sites throughout the county that provide first responder radio coverage.Additionally, they provide local trouble-shooting services (and limited technical assistance) to outside vendors to assist in identifying and making emergency repairs when equipment fails in the Communications Center.In 2019, they continued maintenance of mobile, portable and fixed base radio equipment for the county and agencies supported by contract.The Radio Services Administrator manages the Homeland Security equipment grants. This includes researching models, purchasing equipment, preparing/maintaining records, and includes installation of anything pertaining to the backbone communications system. (Contract records are maintained …


    911 Communications - March 27, 2012, 4:26 p.m.


  10. Environmental Health

    Septic Program Water Program Water Lab Solid Waste / Hazardous Program Food Program Septic & Water Permits Office Support:Customer Service Representative – Rae MejiaRae.Mejia@lewiscountywa.gov – 360-740-2718Customer Service Representative - Inez Lima PerezInez.LimaPerez@lewiscountywa.gov - 360-740-1135Environmental Health:Environmental Services Manager – Kirsten WeckerKirsten.Wecker@lewiscountywa.gov– 360-740-1238Onsite Program:Senior Environmental Health Specialist - Mike HamlingMichael.Hamling@lewiscountywa.gov- 360-740-1365Environmental Health Specialist - Kaylee SloneKaylee.Slone@lewiscountywa.gov- 360-740-1349Water Program:Environmental Health Specialist - Jeffrey LandrumJeffrey.Landrum@lewiscountywa.gov- 360-740-1249Laboratory Technician - Jamie Lilly Jamie.Lilly@lewiscountywa.gov - 360-740-1237Food Program:Environmental Health Specialist I - Imelda FranksImelda.Franks@lewiscountywa.gov - 360-740-2766Environmental Health Specialist I - Jacob ClearyJacob.Cleary@lewiscountywa.gov - 360-740-1231


    Environmental Health - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.