1. Community Health

    Our team promotes healthy living, prevents disease and injury, and helps people get the services they need to stay healthy. We also provide education, services, and referrals to individuals, families, and at- risk populations within Lewis County, and collaborate with individuals, medical providers, policymakers and organizations to develop and maintain strategies for addressing public health issues. Current Community Health Engagement Opportunities Hearing from residents, providers, and leaders in our community allows for informed-program and -policy development that better meet the needs of our community. Throughout the year, our team works to collect information and engage with residents on important topics …


    Public Health - Jan. 20, 2015, 1:39 p.m.

  2. Request for Statements of Qualifications for a Lewis County Combined Water & Sewer Infrastructure Needs Assessment

    A Request for Qualifications has been added to the Call for Bids webpage. The bids are due July 29, 2021 by 4:00 pm at Lewis County Public Works, Attn: Josh Metcalf, 2025 NE Kresky Avenue, Chehalis, WA, 98532. The bids will be opened at 4:00 pm or later.Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list here.


    Public Works - July 19, 2021, 8:03 a.m.

  3. Updating your information in Lewis County Alert

    Updating your information inLewis County Alert1. Go to LewisCountyWa.gov/EM2. Scroll down and click on “Lewis CountyAlert” icon to the right. 3. Click on Login in the upper righthand of the web page.4. Enter your username and password.5. In the “My Profile” box on the leftside of your screen, click on the Editlink in the right corner (of the MyProfile box).6. From here change your phonenumbers and address.7. Then click on Save.


    Emergency Management - March 7, 2018, 11:45 a.m.

  4. Notice of hearing regarding Ordinance 1354, which would add Chapter 8.80 Lewis County Code to regulate sterile needle and syringe exchanges operating in Lewis County and make violations of the chapter a civil infraction or a misdemeanor

    UPDATE: The commissioners will review two versions when the hearing resumes April 16:CLICK HERE for Version 1, as proposed by Commissioner Swope (and revised April 15, 2024).CLICK HERE for Version 2, which includes Commissioner Pollock's suggested revisions (as revised the afternoon of April 15, 2024).Correspondence received regarding the proposed ordinance can be viewed here.Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Feb. 28, 2024, 3:09 p.m.

  5. New Notice of Hearing for the 2019-2024 Transportation Improvement Program

    Notice of Hearing for the proposed Comprehensive Road and Bridge Construction Program for the six calendar years 2019 through 2024, known as the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the Annual Construction Program (ACP) for 2019, on Monday, November 19, 2018, on or after 10:00 a.m. at the Lewis County Courthouse, County Commissioners Hearing Room, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, Washington, at which time and place any person may appear to be heard, either for or against the adoption of the proposed plan. Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - Nov. 6, 2018, 3:57 p.m.

  6. Notice of Hearing - Proposed 2018-2023 Transportation Improvement Program

    Notice of Hearing for the proposed Comprehensive Road and Bridge Construction Program for the six calendar years 2018 through 2023, know as the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)and the Annual Construction Program (ACP) for 2018, on Monday, November 13, 2017, on or after 10:00 a.m. at the Lewis County Courthouse, County Commissioners Hearing Room, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, Washington, at which time and place any person may appear to be heard, either for or against the adoption of the proposed plan. Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - Nov. 6, 2017, 12:08 p.m.

  7. Leaf Exchange & Styrofoam Recycling Event

    Rake up and bag your leaves so gardeners and composters can put them to good use. Bagged leaves may be dropped off on the event day. Leaves will be available for pickup each day on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. You can also drop off your block and food-service Styrofoam during the event. Make sure the Styrofoam is clean, dry and free of tape. Put each type in clear plastic bags for drop-off. WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers will be on hand to inspect material for drop off and to help the event run smoothly.


    Solid Waste - Oct. 17, 2022, 10:35 a.m.

  8. Leaf Exchange & Styrofoam Recycling

    Rake up and bag your leaves so gardeners and composters can put them to good use. Bagged leaves may be dropped off on the event day. Leaves will be available for pickup each day on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. You can also drop off your block and food-service Styrofoam during the event. Make sure the Styrofoam is clean, dry and free of tape. Put each type in clear plastic bags for drop-off. WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers will be on hand to inspect material for drop off and to help the event run smoothly.


    Solid Waste - Oct. 17, 2022, 10:36 a.m.

  9. Groundbreaking marks the start of broadband expansion project in Winlock

    From left, Lewis County Commissioner Lindsey Pollock, Rep. Ed Orcutt, ToledoTel VP-COO Dale Merten, County Manager Ryan Barrett, Rep. Peter Abbarno, ToledoTel Senior Engineer Aaron Nelson, County Budget Administrator Becky Butler, Commissioner Sean Swope, Eric Dold of Robinson Brothers Construction and County Infrastructure Specialist Eric Eisenberg at groundbreaking event Oct. 13. CHEHALIS – Officials from Lewis County and ToledoTel gathered Friday, Oct. 13, to commemorate the groundbreaking of Winlock’s long-awaited broadband project.Construction crews can be seen along several streets in and around Winlock. The first fiber-optic connections to homes and businesses are expected in the early spring of 2024.The Lewis …


    News Room - Oct. 13, 2023, 11:37 a.m.

  10. Survey

    Survey Results:A community wide survey ran from November 2, 2021, to December 10, 2021, as an opportunity for county residents to provide direct input to the local government decision-making process, specifically on spending priorities for the $15 million that has been allocated to Lewis County as a part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) distribution of funds to local county governments.Survey results presented from POLCO to Lewis County Staff on 3-9-2022: Lewis County ARPA Baseline Survey resultsSurvey result highlights presented to Board of County Commissioners on 1-19-2022: 1.19.2022 Polco Survey Results HighlightsFull resident results: Residents ResultsFull business results: Business …


    Nov. 1, 2021, 3:36 p.m.