1. Transportation Improvement

    Transportation Improvement ProgramThe Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) represents the county's transportation priorities for a six-year time period and identifies road and bridge construction, and other transportation improvement projects throughout the unincorporated county. The Annual Construction Program (ACP) represents the first year of the program. Pursuant to Washington law and administrative code (RCW 36.81.121 & WAC 136-15-150), every year Public Works prepares a TIP and ACP for adoption by the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners after a public hearing thereon. Once adopted, road and bridges targeted for improvement may require new vertical and horizontal alignment, resurfacing, additional right of way, …


    Public Works - March 11, 2009, 11:12 a.m.

  2. Apply now for Citizens Budget Committee

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking Lewis County residents interested in participating in the county’s 2026 budget-setting process. The BOCC is seeking volunteers from each commissioner district to attend budget meetings in September and to provide feedback to the commissioners. Residents interested in participating in the budget process are requested to submit an application and a letter of interest in one of the following three ways:By mail at BOCC, Room 210, 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis, WA 98532.Via email at committees@lewiscountywa.gov (please include “Budget” in the subject line). In person at the Commissioners’ Office on the …


    Commissioners - July 14, 2025, 4:28 p.m.

  3. Designated Forest Land

    RCW 84.33Land owners who wish current use assessment for property tax purposes on lands eligible for classification under the Designated Forest Land program must submit an application to the Lewis County Assessor's Office by December 31st. Applications taken in the calendar year prior to December 31st are inspected in the next year and either approved or denied. If the application is approved, it is taxed in the subsequent year. It takes two years after application for it to affect your taxes.Provided that acreage is being used as originally intended, valuation of land for tax purposes under the Designated Forest Land …


    Assessor - April 4, 2018, 4:31 p.m.

  4. Vader Chipping Event

    The first annual Autumn Chips for Trails event will take place at McMurphy Park off Annonen Road in Vader from 9 a.m. to Noon on Oct. 9.The Vader Parks Board, volunteers and city staff will be collecting branches and brush for chipping during this time. The material will be chipped up and spread onto trails of the Vader park.During the event, Lewis County residents are permitted to drop off brush and branches to be chipped that are no larger than 5 inches in diameter. No trash, leaves, building materials or plastic bags will be accepted.Organizers will have a team of …


    Solid Waste - Oct. 6, 2021, 1:59 p.m.

  5. County seeks applicant for Civil Service Commission

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking a volunteer to serve on the Lewis County Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service Commission’s duties include the following:Assist, as needed, in determining the annual budget.Volunteer, as needed, to attend testing and other opportunities that may arise.Maintain and approve Civil Service rules in compliance with state law.Provide for, formulate and hold competitive tests to determine the relative qualifications of persons who seek employment and establish eligibility lists.Hear and determine appeals or complaints regarding Civil Service examinations and certain other employment actions.The three-member commission meets at 11:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of …


    Commissioners - Dec. 9, 2025, 3:43 p.m.

  6. Flood Control Zone District Discussion

    Please see attached.


    Commissioners - June 16, 2017, 4:47 p.m.

  7. Dangerous Animal Designation Board Volunteers Sought

    Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (LCPHSS) is seeking community volunteers to serve on a newly formed Dangerous Animal Designation (DAD) Board. This five-member board will conduct hearings when county residents receive a dangerous animal notification from Lewis County. Applications are also available on the third floor of the LCPHSS building at 360 NW North Street in downtown Chehalis. Application deadline is Friday, September 28, 2018. Once all applications are reviewed, the Lewis County Board of Commissioners will appoint five candidates to three-year terms on the DAD Board. More


    Environmental Health - Aug. 23, 2018, 3:58 p.m.

  8. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT #1

    Please see attached


    Commissioners - Nov. 5, 2012, 4:41 p.m.

  9. 2016 Budget is Adopted by the Board of County Commissioners

    The 2016 budget was adopted on December 7th, 2015. This action culminates five months of collective work by all departments and elected offices in Lewis County. Budget meetings were held in September and October which allowed each elected official and department director to discuss their individual budgets with the County Commissioners. For any questions or comments on the budget please feel free to contact Budget Administrator, Steve Walton by phone at (360) 740-1209 or by email at steve.walton@lewiscountywa.gov. Copies of the detailed budget are available in the Budget Office located at the Lewis County Historical Courthouse, 351 NW North St. …


    Budget - Dec. 31, 2015, 11:16 a.m.

  10. Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone District

    Please see attachment.


    Commissioners - Aug. 19, 2022, 2:04 p.m.