1. 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.


  2. Additional Information for Snyder Rd MP 0.20 Culvert Replacement Project

    Additional information has been added to the Snyder Rd MP 0.20 Culvert Replacement Project. Bids are due April 7, 2020 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Room 210, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The bids will be opened at 11:00 am or later.Access the Notice to Bidders here.


    Public Works - April 6, 2020, 9:16 a.m.


  3. Request for proposals (RFP) for Grant Administration, Grant Management Services and Application Development, regarding but not limited to the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF)

    Please see the attached.Note: Resumes, cover sheets, tables of content and the required forms (below) do not count toward the maximum page limit for your submission.Following are links for the required forms, as listed in the RFP:Certificate of insuranceCompliance with Federal and State LawsRFP Signature FormVendor Reference FormInsurance Certification (copy of your insurance coverage)Non-Collusion StatementConflict of Interest (Form CIQ) HB1295 - (not applicable)Certification Regarding LobbyingSAMS Debarment Form www.sam.gov (Not included in packet. Print from website and attach.)


    Commissioners - April 14, 2022, 8:51 a.m.


  4. Stewardship Incentive Program

    Introductory materials, offering all the details you need to navigate the process, can be found here:2025 SIP Program: IntroductionPlease review these instructions in their entirety.To apply: 2025 SIP ApplicationPlease complete the form to the best of your ability and submit it back to us via email or paper mail.Our mailing address is: 351 NW North St., Chehalis WA 98532Our office email is weeds@lewiscountywa.govThe SIP's Pesticide License Reimbursement application can be found here:2025 SIP Pesticide License Reimbursement ApplicationResidents may participate in both aspects of the program simultaneously. Acceptance into one will not negatively affect the application status for the other.Note: A …


    Weed Control - March 1, 2023, 4:28 p.m.


  5. Issue a request for proposals (RFP) for remediation of communication towers at Cooks Hill, Hopkins and Baw Faw sites. Proposals are due online via OpenGov (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa) by 5 p.m. Dec. 3, 2025.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Nov. 7, 2025, 9:26 a.m.


  6. Press Release: Burglar of South County Businesses in Custody

    Click Here for Full Release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 08-30-18 @ 0945 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Burglar of South County Businesses in Custody A 32 year old Chehalis male is now in custody for a series of business burglaries plaguing southern Lewis County. Joint investigations involving the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office and the Toledo and Winlock Police Departments culminated yesterday when investigators met with Joshua A. Duncan. Duncan had been arrested shortly after midnight on 08/29/18 by the Chehalis Police Department during an in progress burglary to a church in the 600 block of …


    Sheriff - Aug. 30, 2018, 10:02 a.m.


  7. SWR Contracts Awarded

    There is a new document you can view to see the usage of the Small Works Roster (including the Limited Public Works process) held by Lewis County Public Works and the agencies who have entered into Interlocals with Lewis County. Please click here for more information.


    Public Works - Dec. 21, 2012, 11:53 a.m.


  8. Weed Laws

    The term "noxious" is a legal term, rather than botanical or technical. It is used to describe non-native plants that have been introduced to Washington from other parts of the world and have a damaging impact on the local industries that rely on having a healthy ecosystem and plant community, such as agriculture, etc. Because of their aggressive growth and lack of natural enemies in the state, these species can be highly destructive, competitive, or difficult to control. Noxious weeds can reduce crop yields, destroy native plant and animal habitats, severely limit recreational opportunities, clog waterways, lower land values, create …


    Weed Control - Jan. 10, 2012, 3:02 p.m.


  9. Notice to Consultants - RFP for Cultural Resources Services

    Lewis County Public Works is soliciting interest from consultants who wish to be evaluated and considered to provide Countywide Annual Cultural Resources Services. Firms desiring consideration shall submit four copies of a complete proposal packet to Tim Fife, County Engineer, Lewis County Public Works, 2025 NE Kresky Avenue, Chehalis, WA 98532, by 1:00 PM local time, June 28, 2019. For more information about the project and submittal requirements contact Ann @ 360-740-1440 or Ann.Weckback@lewiscountywa.gov.Complete Project Information


    Public Works - June 20, 2019, 9:55 a.m.


  10. Hirst Response

    On January 19, 2018, the Washington State Legislature passed ESSB 6091 related to permit exempt wells for domestic uses. The legislation was intended to respond to the 2016 Washington State Supreme Court Hirst Decision.The flowchart and webmap below are intended to help residents understand how this law affects lands within Lewis County. Colors on the flowchart correspond to the colors on the map.Additional resources are located at the bottom of the webpage. Further information will be placed on the site as it becomes available.For more information, please email jeffrey.landrum@lewiscountywa.gov or call (360) 740-1249. Flowchart Map Lewis County WRIA Map (includes …


    Community Development - Jan. 26, 2018, 8:27 a.m.