1. That Cute Little Chick Can Make You Sick - March 2018

    By Dr. Rachel Wood, Lewis County Health Officer That Cute Little Chick Can Make You Sick Salmonella bacteria are in the droppings of many chicks and ducklings Each year around Easter thousands of chicks and ducklings are welcomed into back yard family farms of all sizes. Baby birds may have Salmonella germs on their bodies, even when they are healthy and look clean. The germs also get on cages and other things the birds touch. When you handle chicks and ducklings, the germs can get on your hands and be spread to other people. If you have Salmonella bacteria on …


    Public Health - March 1, 2018, 10:25 a.m.

  2. Planning Commission

    The Lewis County Planning Commission is providing options for public access to the meeting in person, online and by phone. Planning Commission meetings take place at the Lewis County Historic Courthouse, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, WA 98532. The north entrance doors will be opened to the public at 5:30pm. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Comp Plan Public Engagement - 10/10/2024Agenda - 10/22/2024Comprehensive Plan Goals & Policies Staff Presentation - 10/22/2024


    Community Development - Jan. 24, 2024, 1:38 p.m.

  3. Planned Growth Committee

    The Lewis County Planned Growth Committee is providing options for public access to the meeting: in person, online and by phone. Planned Growth Committee meetings take place at the Community Development Environmental Health Building, 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis in the CD Conference Room (see the front counter for directions). The public may also participate via Zoom using the information in the agenda.Meeting Materials:Agenda - 04/16/2025Draft LCC17.15 - Urban Growth Areas - Cities


    Community Development - Aug. 21, 2024, 9:11 a.m.

  4. Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC)

    This meeting was canceled.The Lewis County SWAC meets at 1:00 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month in the Lewis County Public Works Building, 2025 NE Kresky Ave., Chehalis, WA 98532. If a regularly scheduled meeting lands on a holiday, members may elect to cancel the meeting or vote to meet on an alternate date.Meetings are open to the public, but during the current pandemic restrictions the meetings are only being offered online via Zoom. Please contact the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility Office at 360-740-1451 to receive Zoom registration information.


    Solid Waste - Jan. 20, 2021, 10:04 a.m.

  5. *BOCC Wrap-Up / Solid Waste Disposal District

    Please see the attached agenda.Please click here to view the special meeting notice for the Solid Waste Disposal District.Please note that the commissioners have recessed this meeting until 6:30 p.m., at which time they will further discuss possible building closures and may further discuss employees who work during the closures.


    Commissioners - Dec. 23, 2021, 1:40 p.m.

  6. Budget

    About Contact The Budget Department is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the countywide budget. Budget Historic Courthouse Rm 209 351 NW North St Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-1198 Contact Budget Budget Services Every year the County is required by RCW 36.40.080 to adopt an annual budget. The process that culminates in budget adoption spans approximately seven months and is comprehensive and detailed. The Budget Department, under the direction of the County Manager, is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of the countywide budget. During the budget process, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), County Manager, and …


    Budget - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  7. County seeks volunteers for BOE and PFD

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking volunteers interested in serving on two boards: the Lewis County Board of Equalization (BOE) and the Lewis County Public Facilities District (PFD) Board of Directors.Lewis County Board of Equalization (BOE)The BOE is made up of three regular, full-time members and three part-time alternates appointed by the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). It’s designed to provide an impartial and economical forum through which taxpayers can appeal determinations of the Lewis County Assessor’s Office. The board is separate from – and operates independently of – the Lewis County Assessor. BOE …


    Commissioners - Aug. 5, 2025, 4:31 p.m.

  8. Planned Growth Committee

    The Lewis County Planned Growth Committee is providing options for public access to the meeting: in person, online and by phone. Planned Growth Committee meetings take place at the Community Development Environmental Health Building, 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis in the CD Conference Room (see the front counter for directions). The public may also participate via Zoom using the information below:Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89961215392?pwd=XJqianNDoa6aEeQ36lzOZNj1Ebsm5t.1Meeting ID: 899 6121 5392Passcode: 753113To participate by phone, please call 888-475-4499Meeting Materials:Agenda - 08/21/2024Staff Report - 08/14/2024Population Housing Reconciliation Presentation - 08/21/2024


    Community Development - Jan. 12, 2024, 11:23 a.m.

  9. Planned Growth Committee - CANCELED

    The Lewis County Planned Growth Committee is providing options for public access to the meeting: in person, online and by phone. Planned Growth Committee meetings take place at the Community Development Environmental Health Building, 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis in the CD Conference Room (see the front counter for directions). The public may also participate via Zoom using the information below:Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89961215392?pwd=XJqianNDoa6aEeQ36lzOZNj1Ebsm5t.1Meeting ID: 899 6121 5392Passcode: 753113To participate by phone, please call 888-475-4499THIS MEETING IS CANCELED.


    Community Development - Feb. 28, 2024, 10:15 a.m.

  10. Planning Commission

    The Lewis County Planning Commission is providing options for public access to the meeting in person, online and by phone. Planning Commission meetings take place at the Lewis County Community Development & Environmental Health Building at 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Agenda - 02/25/2025Meeting Notes - 02/25/2025Staff Report - Packwood UGA & ZoningStaff Report - Packwood Q&AStaff Report - Onalaska Q&ADraft Comp Plan - 2025/02/14Policy Matrix, Existing and New - 2025/02/14The Onalaska Plan, Final Draft and Public Engagement


    Community Development - Jan. 9, 2025, 2:59 p.m.