1. State Extends Timeline for Retail Food Code Revision Input

    Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the Washington State Board of Health (BOH) has extended the deadline for additional public input into changes to the state’s Retail Food Code (WAC 246-215). Public comment will now be accepted until September 29, 2020.BOH is required by law to update the Retail Food Code periodically to ensure it addresses current foodborne illness risks and best methods of prevention. These are the rules that apply to all food-permitted establishments in Washington State, including restaurants, delis, schools, and even food vendors at fairs and festivals.Information about this process, proposed changes, and how you can provide …


    Environmental Health - Aug. 27, 2020, 4:53 p.m.

  2. EXTENDED - Issue a Request for Proposals Issue a Request for Proposals to engage in collaborative program design for operations of a night-by-night or equivalent shelter and housing pipeline propulsion point

    Please click here to view a handout including information collected during a March 31, 2022, forum about the creation of a night-by-night shelter.Please click here to view notes from a night-by-night shelter jam session held Nov. 1, 2022.Please click here for the REVISED Lewis County Shelter RFP (Extended timeline) - pdfPlease click here for the REVISED Lewis County Shelter RFP (Extended timeline) - Fillable word version


    Commissioners - March 28, 2023, 3:45 p.m.

  3. Break Out the Grill, It's National Barbecue Month

    Memorial Day at the end of May is the unofficial annual start of outdoor activities in the Northwest – camping, picnics, and of course barbecuing. But why wait until the end of the month? May is National Barbecue Month all month long.After a dark, wet winter and spring, we jump at the chance to scrape the rust off our barbecues the first warm sunny day we get. How popular is barbecuing? In an informal poll around the Health Department, we could not find a single person who does not like food cooked outdoors over a grill.What’s their favorite? No two …


    Public Health - May 3, 2019, 2:11 p.m.

  4. Common Tansy

    Tanacetum vulgare Common Tansy- This pungent perennial grows up to 5' tall and spreads via wind-dispersed seeds, as well as by rhizomes.Leaves: Alternate and pinnately compound, they are deeply divided into toothed segments and become smaller towards the top of the stalk.Flowers: Flowers bloom from July to October. Numerous clusters of button-like yellow flowers that have a flat top and are 1/4 to 1/2 inches wide.Habitat: It is extremely common to find along roadsides, waste areas, stream banks and in pastures.Weed Classification: BWhy is it a Noxious Weed? Because of its aggressive nature and risk of toxicity to livestock. Like …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:46 a.m.

  5. Vector Control

    Vector control is any method to reduce or eradicate the carriers of pathogens (e.g. virus or parasite), of which animals are the carriers. Pathogen carriers include mammals, birds or arthropods, mosquitoes, and other insects. For more information, call Bill Teitzel at 360-740-1261.For all animal bites or exposures from an animal to a person, we recommend seeking medical attention and then filling out the Lewis County Animal Bite/Exposure Report and submitting to our office.If you have questions regarding an encounter with a bat or what to do if you find a bat please click on the link for Bat Exposure FAQ's.Public …


    Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.

  6. Completion of Valuation

    The County Assessor's may have the valuation on all property complete. Property may be added later (New Construction and Mobile Homes) after giving written notice to the taxpayer. (RCW 84.40.040)


    Assessor - March 10, 2011, 9:33 a.m.

  7. August Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1 Meeting

    The Disposal District governing board meets monthly in the Lewis County Commissioners’ meeting room, second floor of the Lewis County Historic Courthouse, 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis. The meetings are held on the fourth Monday at 11:00 a.m., excluding holidays. This is an Open Public Meeting. This meeting is barrier free. People needing special assistance or accommodations should contact Donna Zuber, Administrative Assistant Sr. for Lewis County Solid Waste, 360-740-1451, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. See attached document


    Public Works - Aug. 18, 2016, 1:51 p.m.

  8. Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District #1 Monthly Meeting

    The Disposal District governing board meets monthly in the Lewis County Commissioners’ meeting room, second floor of the Lewis County Historic Courthouse, 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis. The meetings are held on the fourth Monday at 11:00 a.m., excluding holidays. This is an Open Public Meeting. This meeting is barrier free. People needing special assistance or accommodations should contact Donna Zuber, Administrative Assistant Sr. for Lewis County Solid Waste, 360-740-1451, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. See attached document


    Public Works - June 23, 2016, 10:04 a.m.

  9. Marriages

    Lewis County District Court Judge R.W. Buzzard is empowered to perform marriage ceremonies under the laws of the State of Washington. Marriage ceremonies are performed at the Lewis County District Court Monday through Friday at 5:00 p.m. All members of the wedding party must arrive at the Lewis County District Court by 4:30 on the date of the wedding. Wedding party must provide two legal witnesses.Appointments must be made and can be done in person or by calling (360) 740-1203.The following needs to be brought in at least 2 days prior to the wedding:The Complete packet given to you by …


    District Court - Jan. 30, 2013, 5:11 p.m.

  10. Board of Health Meeting

    Please note: Due to changes at the state level, all Board of Health meetings will be held virtually only – with no in-person attendance permitted – until further notice. Please click on the agenda below for the call-in / log-in information.Please see the attached agenda.


    Commissioners - Dec. 11, 2020, 1:20 p.m.