1. New broadband plan aims to gain federal funding to expand internet access in Lewis County

    Lewis County Broadband Action Team Officers Frank Corbin, left, Edna Fund, and Janean Parker. CHEHALIS - Increasing access for every Lewis County resident to quality, affordable, high-speed broadband service is the goal of the Lewis County Broadband Action Team (LCBAT).The LCBAT, with the participation of Lewis County Housing and Infrastructure Specialist Eric Eisenberg and county Information Technology Director Matt Jaeger, recently completed a broadband action and digital equity plan for the county in order to qualify for federal grant funding under the already approved Federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.Washington State is expected to be awarded just over …


    News Room - June 20, 2023, 11:58 a.m.

  2. Joint Narcotic Task Force (JNET) Arrests Drannon Bradley Smyth

    Download press release here Joint Narcotic Enforcement Team PRESS RELEASE Chief Carl Nielsen, Centralia Police Department Chief Glenn Schaffer, Chehalis Police Department Sheriff Robert R. Snaza, Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Date/Time: September 27, 2016 @ 1550 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Joint Narcotic Task Force (JNET) Arrests Drannon Bradley Smyth During the evening of September 26th, members of JNET, the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff’s Enforcement Team, and the U.S. Marshals Service executed a search warrant in the 200 block of Newaukum Golf Drive, in rural Chehalis. This was the result of an ongoing …


    Sheriff - Sept. 28, 2016, 4:43 p.m.

  3. New Community Development resource is offered to keep citizens informed

    Mindy Brooks, left, Lewis County Community Development Senior Long Range Planner, greets citizen at the Community Development office in Chehalis. CHEHALIS – Lewis County Community Development has a new tool for the public to stay informed about issues such as changes to development regulations, changes to building codes, when burn bans are put in place or lifted, and planning for communities like the Onalaska Subarea Plan.Sign up to receive email notifications, or change your subscription preferences, by clicking the link: https://tinyurl.com/757an56k and entering the required information.Community Development sends approximately four notifications per month. Questions about the new online resource should …


    News Room - Sept. 26, 2023, 9:43 a.m.

  4. Construction moves forward on bringing high-speed internet service to parts of south Lewis County

    WINLOCK - The Winlock-area broadband expansion project is a public-private partnership between Lewis County and ToledoTel with the assistance of a $23.5 million grant from the Washington State Broadband Office including $2.3 million from ToledoTel.Robinson Brothers Construction began work along Lane Dr. and Meier Rd. in Winlock, with hopes of extending the future network by adding three miles each week. The first fiber-optic connections to homes and businesses are expected in the spring or summer of 2024.For more information and details on the project, contact ToledoTel by clicking the link: https://www.toledotel.com/winlock/


    News Room - Oct. 25, 2023, 2:08 p.m.

  5. Notice of Public Hearing

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board to amend the Rules and Regulations of the Weed Board. The proposed amendment would require Board members to attend all meetings and provide a mechanism for their removal if they fail to attend in certain circumstances. Said hearing will be held May 4, 2021 at 4:00 PM in the Lewis County Weed Board office at 157 NW Chehalis Ave. Chehalis, WA. Any person may appear and be heard either for or against the adoption of the proposed matters. An open public …


    Weed Control - April 13, 2021, 10:46 a.m.

  6. 2011 Budget

    Download the Entire 2011 Budget, or continue below to download individual sections.2011 Budget for Lewis County, WashingtonBudget SummaryBudget Summary & Message County 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 FundsRevenues & Expenditures by Elected Office & DepartmentAssessorAuditorBudget/FiscalCapital Facilities Central Services Chehalis/Centralia Airport Clerk CommissionersCommunity Development CoronerDistrict Court Human ResourcesProsecutorPublic Health Public Works Risk ManagementSheriff Soil & Water Conservation Superior Court TreasurerWeed Control WSU ExtensionCapital Budget Roads Land AcquisitionVader Water System Improvements Capital Facilities Packwood & South County Airport …


    Budget - March 23, 2011, 3:05 p.m.

  7. Salary Commission

    Meeting Schedule & Links to Available Agenda(s) & Minutes 2025 MeetingsAugust 18, 2025Special Meeting Notice / AgendaJuly 14, 2025Special Meeting Notice / AgendaJune 9, 2025Special Meeting Notice / AgendaMinutesMay 5, 2025Special Meeting Notice / AgendaMinutesApril 14, 2025Special Meeting Notice / AgendaOverviewMinutes2023 MeetingsApril 6, 2023Special Meeting NoticeAgendaLetter to Auditor's OfficeMarch 23, 2023Special Meeting NoticeAgendaMinutes2022 MeetingsJune 7, 2022Special Meeting NoticeAgendaMinutesMay 5, 2022Special Meeting NoticeAgendaMinutesMarch 24, 2022Special Meeting NoticeAgendaMinutesFebruary 17, 2022 - CANCELEDSpecial Meeting NoticeAgendaJanuary 18, 2022Special Meeting NoticeAgendaMinutesJanuary 6, 2022 (CANCELED)Special Meeting NoticeAgenda 2021 MeetingsNovember 9, 2021-CANCELEDSpecial Meeting Notice (CANCELED)October 5, 2021AgendaSpecial Meeting NoticeMinutes2020 MeetingsAugust 4, 2020AgendaMinutesFinal ReportJuly 7, 2020AgendaMinutesMarch 3, 2020AgendaMinutesFebruary …


    Commissioners - Jan. 6, 2020, 3:13 p.m.

  8. Junk Vehicles

    . HULK VEHICLESIf you do not have the title to a vehicle that you wish to have removed from your property for scrap, one of our Code Compliance Officers can inspect and issue Hulk Vehicle Affidavits for vehicles within the boundaries of Lewis County which meet the definition of "Hulk vehicle" or "Junk vehicle", meaning a vehicle certified under RCW 46.55.230 as meeting at least three of the following requirements:(a) Is three years old or older;(b) Is extensively damaged, such damage including but not limited to any of the following: A broken window or windshield, or missing wheels, tires, motor, …


    Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.

  9. Drug Testing Services RFP - Clarifying Questions

    1. Who is the current provider?There is no current provider for these services in the fashion described in the RFP2. Why are you evaluating new providers?We have opened up our behavioral health/SUD contract as well. The Drug Court and FRC office operate and determine the drug testing schedule. The plan is to shift to a model where we contract directly with the laboratory3. What is the current pricing?The prices between our contracted provider and the laboratories that they use have not been disclosed to the Drug Court program.4. What is the expected volume of tests?Give or take some—400 tests per …


    Superior Court - Sept. 1, 2020, 1:28 p.m.

  10. Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)

    LEWIS COUNTY VOLUNTEER GAL PROGRAMThe Lewis County Volunteer Guardian ad Litem Program (GAL) trains volunteers to be Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for children going through dependency court. These volunteers speak in court on the child’s behalf, representing the best interests of the child, and relaying the child’s wishes to the judge. The GALs' also make recommendations for services that will help the child and the family work towards possible reunification, or to find an alternate safe and permanent home for the child.With the hope of provided services for all youth in need, the Juvenile Court is always looking for …


    Juvenile Court - Nov. 20, 2015, 9:21 a.m.