1. Foodborne Illness Reporting

    FOOD ILLNESS REPORTINGThe CDC estimates that 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness annually within the United States. To learn more about foodborne illness symptoms, causes, and prevention, visit Washington State Department of Health Information on Foodborne Illness.To help keep our community safe, please report any illness that you think may be related to a Lewis County public food or water source such as a restaurant, grocery store, campsite, public events or a catered event.REPORT A FOODBORNE ILLNESSIf you suspect you’ve gotten sick after eating food in Lewis County, please:Contact us to report your illness at (360) 740-1223 …


    Environmental Health - Sept. 19, 2024, 11:35 a.m.

  2. Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1 meets today (3/24)

    Pursuant to RCW 36.58.100 et seq., the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District (LCSWDD) No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation, was established by Ordinance 1124 (now LCC 8.15.150) in 1992, after Lewis County and all incorporated cities signed an interlocal agreement to form it. In addition to forming the district, the agreement established flow control, directing all solid waste generated in Lewis County to be disposed of at LCSWDD sites. Representatives from the cities and the County serve as the Executive Advisory Committee to the Disposal District Commissioners, who by statute are the Lewis County Commissioners. The Lewis County Public Works …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 27, 2024, 12:30 p.m.

  3. Lewis Co. Solid Waste Disposal District meets today (4/28)

    Pursuant to RCW 36.58.100 et seq., the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District (LCSWDD) No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation, was established by Ordinance 1124 (now LCC 8.15.150) in 1992, after Lewis County and all incorporated cities signed an interlocal agreement to form it. In addition to forming the district, the agreement established flow control, directing all solid waste generated in Lewis County to be disposed of at LCSWDD sites. Representatives from the cities and the County serve as the Executive Advisory Committee to the Disposal District Commissioners, who by statute are the Lewis County Commissioners. The Lewis County Public Works …


    Solid Waste - March 14, 2025, 4:35 p.m.

  4. Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1 meets today (6/23)

    Pursuant to RCW 36.58.100 et seq., the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District (LCSWDD) No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation, was established by Ordinance 1124 (now LCC 8.15.150) in 1992, after Lewis County and all incorporated cities signed an interlocal agreement to form it. In addition to forming the district, the agreement established flow control, directing all solid waste generated in Lewis County to be disposed of at LCSWDD sites. Representatives from the cities and the County serve as the Executive Advisory Committee to the Disposal District Commissioners, who by statute are the Lewis County Commissioners. The Lewis County Public Works …


    Solid Waste - April 18, 2025, 9:48 a.m.

  5. Lewis County Disposal District meets today (8/25)

    Pursuant to RCW 36.58.100 et seq., the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District (LCSWDD) No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation, was established by Ordinance 1124 (now LCC 8.15.150) in 1992, after Lewis County and all incorporated cities signed an interlocal agreement to form it. In addition to forming the district, the agreement established flow control, directing all solid waste generated in Lewis County to be disposed of at LCSWDD sites. Representatives from the cities and the County serve as the Executive Advisory Committee to the Disposal District Commissioners, who by statute are the Lewis County Commissioners. The Lewis County Public Works …


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 11:05 a.m.

  6. Contracting (Consultants, Rosters, & Bids)

    The Public Works Department procures services, equipment, and materials in accordance with state, federal, and local regulations. The method used to select a provider depends upon the amount of the purchase, the source of the funding, and the nature of the project, among other things.To expedite this process and encourage competition in our market, the department has converted it's solicitation management to OpenGov and our vendor roster management to MRSC Rosters. See here for additional information.If you have questions please contact the Contract Administrator at (360) 740-1182 or pwcontractadmin@lewiscountywa.gov


    Public Works - Feb. 9, 2016, 8:22 a.m.

  7. How-To Training & Resources

    If you need additional assistance with applying for a permit, please contact the Permit Center at 360-740-1146. Getting Started with SmartGov Link to SmartGov PortalVideo Tutorials:Creating a SmartGov Portal AccountNotification of Approval or IssuancePDF Tutorial: Creating a SmartGov Portal Account Master Site Review (MSR) / Land Development Review (LDR) The MSR is the first step for development. The planning department will review your proposal and verify that it meets all county zoning and critical areas regulations. This step also identifies what county, state and federal permits are needed for your development. After the MSR has been approved, you can apply …


    Community Development - Oct. 29, 2018, 3:02 p.m.

  8. Document Recording

    The Lewis County Auditor's Office has provided online access to most of its records since October of 2010. Click here to search the database. HISTORY In Washington State, the County Auditor's office is given the task of being the "custodians of records." While this primarily consists of land records, we also maintain records of marriages, power of attorneys, military discharges, and some historical birth and death records from 1856-1906.In addition to our online document search, we also have three public access terminals in our office for the public to access recorded documents. We have been working on a project to …


    Auditor - Aug. 17, 2015, 9:56 a.m.

  9. Solid Waste issues will be discussed at Disposal District today

    Pursuant to RCW 36.58.100 et seq., the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District (LCSWDD) No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation, was established by Ordinance 1124 (now LCC 8.15.150) in 1992, after Lewis County and all incorporated cities signed an interlocal agreement to form it. In addition to forming the district, the agreement established flow control, directing all solid waste generated in Lewis County to be disposed of at LCSWDD sites. Representatives from the cities and the County serve as the Executive Advisory Committee to the Disposal District Commissioners, who by statute are the Lewis County Commissioners. The Lewis County Public Works …


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 11:06 a.m.

  10. Board of Health

    Lewis County's Board of Health meets the second Monday of each month at 1:30 pm in the Commissioners Hearing Room.Agenda's for regularly scheduled meeting will now be listed on Public Health and Social Services "Events" calendar every Friday before the regularly scheduled Monday meeting. The Board of Health is allowing attendance by alternative means. Zoom information is listed at the bottom of each agenda.Current Board of Health Documents


    Public Health - April 4, 2016, 1:32 p.m.