1. Notifiable Diseases and Conditions

    What We DoPrevention and management of communicable diseases and other notifiable conditions are core public health services that protect our community by reducing the potential for illnesses and their severity. Our team works closely with residents, their providers, laboratories, and other community partners to:Conduct surveillance and investigations for notifiable conditionsInvestigate communicable disease outbreaks and support control measuresConsult with and provide resources to residents, providers, and community partnersEngage in partnerships with other local health jurisdictions and state health authoritiesReporting a Notifiable Disease or ConditionCertain notifiable conditions should be reported to Lewis County Public Health and Social Services by healthcare providers, healthcare …


    Public Health - May 25, 2011, 9:25 a.m.

  2. New Request for Proposals - A & E Professional Services for the Design & Engineering of Water Crossing Structures

    There has been a Request for Proposals added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Please submit by mail or email a complete proposal packet to: Lewis County Public Works, Attn: Josh Metcalf, Director, 2025 NE Kresky Ave, Chehalis, WA, 98502 or Josh.Metcalf@lewiscountywa.gov no later than 1:00 p.m. on Dec. 16, 2022. Submittals will not be accepted after that time and date.Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - Nov. 3, 2022, 8:10 a.m.

  3. Weed Board Meeting May 7, 2019

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board will be meeting on May 7, 2019.The public is welcome to attend the meeting. The meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in the Lewis County Courthouse, meeting room #003 at 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA.For more information, contact the Weed Coordinator at 360 740 1215.The agenda follows:Lewis County Noxious Weed Control BoardCall to OrderAdoption of MinutesIntroduction of GuestsCoordinators ReportPolicyOther Business and Information


    Weed Control - April 25, 2019, 1:11 p.m.

  4. Weed Board Meeting August 6, 2019

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board will be meeting on August 6, 2019.The public is welcome to attend the meeting. The meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in the Lewis County Courthouse, meeting room #003 at 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA.For more information, contact the Weed Coordinator at 360 740 1215.The agenda follows:Lewis County Noxious Weed Control BoardCall to OrderAdoption of MinutesIntroduction of GuestsCoordinators ReportPolicyOther Business and Information


    Weed Control - July 22, 2019, 10:24 a.m.

  5. WEED BOARD MEETING October 8, 2019

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board will be meeting on Tuesday October 8, 2019.The public is welcome to attend the meeting. The meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in the Lewis County Courthouse, meeting room #003 at 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA.The agenda follows:Lewis County Noxious Weed Control BoardCall to OrderAdoption of MinutesIntroduction of GuestsCoordinators ReportPolicyOther Business and InformationFor more information, contact the Weed Coordinator at 360 740 1215.


    Weed Control - Sept. 24, 2019, 3:45 p.m.

  6. County seeks applicants for its new Short Term Rentals (STR) Advisory Group

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking volunteers interested in serving on the newly established Short Term Rentals (STR) Advisory Group.The 11-member group will provide guidance as the county implements its new requirements for short-term rentals. Beginning Jan. 1, anyone with a short-term rental (also known as an Air BnB) in unincorporated Lewis County will be required to register the rental through the county. Owners / operators will have one calendar year to come into compliance. The Advisory Group will explore a range of STR-related topics, such as analyzing permit data, examining the relationship between STRs and …


    Commissioners - Dec. 4, 2025, 9:35 a.m.

  7. Tire Recycling Event in Packwood (10/14)

    Lewis County residents may recycle up to 12 tires per household for free today at the Packwood Community Hall. Tires can be passenger or light truck tires, on or off the rim, or semi-truck tires off the rim. The event will not be able to accept any other type of tire. Customers should be prepared to show proof of Lewis County residency. They will also be expected to unload their own tires. An additional tire recycling event is scheduled for Oct. 26, 27 & 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Centralia. For …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 21, 2023, 12:37 p.m.

  8. *Solid Waste Disposal District / BOCC Meeting 08-24

    This is a joint meeting of the Solid Waste Disposal District and the Board of County Commissioners.Please see attached.1993 interlocal - click hereProposed updated interlocal - click here


    Commissioners - Aug. 21, 2020, 1:46 p.m.

  9. Chips for Trails in Vader

    The Third Annual Chips for Trails event will take place at McMurphy Park off Annonen Road in Vader in celebration of Earth Day. 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. The Lewis County Solid Waste Utility and …


    Solid Waste - March 28, 2023, 3:53 p.m.

  10. WEED BOARD MEETING- February 11, 2020 (Location Moved)

    UPDATE! The Weed Control Board Meeting has been moved to 156 NW Chehalis Ave. (the old credit union building). Date and time remains unchanged.The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board will be meeting on February 11, 2020, at 4:00 PM in the Lewis County Courthouse, meeting room #003 at 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA.The public is welcome to attend the meeting and hearing to consider the adoption of the 2020 Lewis County Weed List, Rules and Regulations for the Weed Board, and consider Board member vacancies representing 2 districts.The agenda follows:Lewis County Noxious Weed Control BoardCall to OrderAdoption of …


    Weed Control - Jan. 22, 2020, 9:40 a.m.