1. Text to 9-1-1

    Making voice contact with 911 directly is the easiest and most reliable way to get help in an emergency or to report a crime in progress. If you can call 911 for help, please do, but for those times when you can’t call, there is now ‘Text-to-9-1-1'.Texting 911 improves Telecommunication Officers' ability to communicate with: Citizens who are unable to call 911 because doing so may expose them to further danger.Citizens who are hearing or speech impaired.Citizens who cannot speak due to a medical emergency.Citizens who are in an area with limited or poor cellular coverage.How to text 9-1-1 in …


    911 Communications - Sept. 14, 2020, 12:30 p.m.

  2. Ex Parte

    Documents may be sent electronically for Ex Parte. Complete the request form, remit the payment (payment link is on the form) and submit the completed form with the proposed order by email to clerkex.parte@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Clerk - Nov. 14, 2024, 9:55 a.m.

  3. Publish a call for bids for Lewis County Permanent Shelter - ROW Improvements. The bid window will open soon, and bids will be due online at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa by 5 p.m. May 21.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - April 24, 2025, 11:37 a.m.

  4. Notice of Public Hearing for a Traffic Ordinance fixing the maximum speed at which vehicles may be operated over certain roads in Lewis County, Washington: defining offenses and providing penalties for the violation thereof.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - March 5, 2026, 1:39 p.m.

  5. *Budget & Levies Hearings

    Please see the attached agenda.Please click on the following to review the corresponding documentsJUNIOR TAXING DISTRICT LEVIESResolution 25-340: Certify the property tax levies for junior taxing districts for collection in 2026 LEWIS COUNTY ANNUAL BUDGET FOR 2026 (HEARING)Resolution 25-341: Adopt the annual budget of Lewis County for the calendar year of 2026 LC PROPERTY TAX BUDGETS AND LEVIES FOR CURRENT EXPENSE AND ROADS (HEARING)Resolution 25-342: Property tax budgets and levies for Current Expense and Road Fund for 2026Additional Lewis County budget / levy documents


    Commissioners - Nov. 26, 2025, 4:50 p.m.

  6. Found Cellphone

    Found in the Chehalis/Toledo/Winlock area on 10/26/25: Cellphone. Please contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office at 360-740-2699 to describe and claim. A deputy may wish to speak with you as well. RE: 25C14681


    Sheriff - Oct. 27, 2025, 1:10 p.m.

  7. Notice of Public Hearing for a Traffic Ordinance fixing the maximum speed at which vehicles may be operated over certain roads in Lewis County, Washington: defining offenses, and providing penalties for the violation thereof. The hearing will take place i

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - July 23, 2025, 9:53 a.m.

  8. 25-270 Notice of Public Hearing for a Traffic Ordinance fixing the maximum speed at which vehicles may be operated over certain roads in Lewis County, Washington: defining offenses, and providing penalties for the violation thereof. The hearing will take

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Oct. 3, 2025, 8:37 a.m.

  9. Permit Center Lobby Closed

    The Community Development and Environmental Health building will be closed from NOON to 5pm on December 31st. You may apply for permits online through SmartGov or call 360-740-1146 for assistance during this time. However, no walk-in applications or payments will be accepted.


    Community Development - Dec. 22, 2025, 2:56 p.m.

  10. Warrant Options and Procedure

    *Updated 5/5/2023*The following options may be utilized to address an outstanding warrant:Post cash bail in person at the court’s clerk’s window;Post an out of custody bond; orTurn yourself into the Lewis County Jail. Your matter will be heard the next judicial day.


    District Court - Feb. 19, 2021, 4:08 p.m.