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Water Laboratory
Please see the notice below regarding 2024 water sample analysis rate increase effective January 1, 2024.2024 Water Lab Price Increase Notice The Lewis County Water Lab is accredited to analyze coliform bacteria and nitrate samples. These are the most commonly tested parameters for public water supplies and are also required for individuals on private wells obtaining building occupancy permits.Each test costs $43 and must be submitted in a specially treated sample bottle.Sample bottles may be picked up on the 3rd floor of the Health Department at 360 NW North Street (map it), Monday-Friday 8:00-11:30am and 12:30-4:30pm.Coliform bacteria samples may be …
Environmental Health - March 31, 2016, 8:23 a.m.
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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.
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Record Sealing
Per RCW 13.50.260, Please see the attachment below for the requirements of sealing/ destroying Juvenile Records.Record Sealing Flyer Eligibility to have a Juvenile Record Sealed This section only applies to qualified disposition order entered after June 11, 2014 (RCW Title 13.50)Juvenile Offender is at least 18 years of age.Has completed the terms of the Disposition Order (to include paying fines/fees/restitution/and court ordered community service hours).Has completed the terms of the confinement at the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration or the completion of parole, if the respondent is transferred to the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration.The crime committed was not:A most serious offense as defined …
Juvenile Court - Feb. 12, 2016, 2:33 p.m.
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Public Defense
Para español, haga clic en el enlace en la parte superior de la página.Our MissionThe Lewis County Public Defense Coordination provides the courts with attorneys to represent persons charged with certain state and county criminal, probation violation, and juvenile offender cases when the person is unable to afford an attorney (indigent). QualifyingLewis County Public Defense Coordination determines whether a person qualifies for the appointment of an attorney at county expense. Individuals who want an attorney appointed must financially qualify according to state statute. A financial statement is completed when the person first appears in court or is in custody. Lewis …
Public Defense - Feb. 5, 2024, 2:26 p.m.
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Lewis County Budget Process and Reports
Explore the County Budget using the OpenGov interactive transparency portal. Lewis County BudgetState law establishes the general requirements of Lewis County’s budget process. By law, many revenues must be spent in specific ways. This limits how the County can spend or cut costs to balance the budget.The Budget Department facilitates the development of the budget. All department heads and elected officials develop and submit their budget requests by early September. After their requests are reviewed, the County Manager submits a Preliminary Budget to the Board of Lewis County Commissioners (BOCC) in early October. From there, the BOCC meets with each …
Budget - Dec. 31, 2015, 11:41 a.m.
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Lewis County invites businesses and organizations to partner in the 2023 Lewis County Rodeo
Lewis County Rodeo, Aug. 16-17 The Lewis County Rodeo is set for Aug. 16-17 at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds and you're invited to become a Sponsor/Advertiser of the two-day event which is expected to draw hundreds of spectators.Plus 1 Productions plans an action packed, NPRA sanctioned, family friendly event that everyone will enjoy.Following a successful sold-out rodeo last year, this year's performances will be better than ever, including bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, breakaway roping, team roping, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and mutton busting!Valuable sponsor and advertising opportunities are available for you to review. We're grateful …
News Room - June 16, 2023, 3:26 p.m.
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Commissioner Brummer and Congresswoman tour Lewis County natural resources
From left, U.S. Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez, Lewis County Commissioner Scott Brummer and Chris Mattson, Power Generation Manager at Tacoma Power, inside the powerhouse at Mossyrock Dam. CHEHALIS – All in a days’ work for Lewis County Commissioner Scott Brummer, was a recent visit to a forest products mill, a timber sale site on the Cowlitz Ranger District, and local hydroelectric facilities.Commissioner Brummer and U.S. Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez stopped by the Alta Forest Products’ western red cedar mill in Morton, a Gifford-Pinchot National Forest timber harvest and met with officials from the U.S. Forest Service and Washington State Department of Natural …
News Room - Aug. 21, 2023, 1:07 p.m.
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About the Assessor
A lifelong Washington resident, Ross has lived in the Winlock area for over 22 years. He is a strong member of the Lewis County Community, and works hard to do his part to be a benefit to others. Ross has served as a Boy Scout leader, as a volunteer and employee in schools, and continues to serve in many ways in his church and in the community.Through the years, Ross has worked in the private sector, including running a small business successfully while raising four children with his wife of over 30 years. His training and experience as an Independent …
Assessor - Jan. 12, 2015, 4:58 p.m.
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Onalaska High School Mock DUI Crash
On 04-21-11 representatives from this office participated in the Onlaska HS mock crash. The scenario is a two car crash head on with multiple injured and four deceased. Students watch as the entire process from the 911 call to the arrival of fire/police/EMS takes place. The victims, students made up to look injured, are removed and transported by ambulance and even by helicopter.The coroner crew arrived and along with the mortuary staffed simulated what their roles are. The parent of one of the students who was "playing" a deceased victim was there and that was pretty emotional even though this …
Coroner - Oct. 10, 2013, 3:51 p.m.
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Lewis County lifts restrictions on outdoor burning effective Oct. 9
CHEHALIS – Outdoor burn restrictions on land in unincorporated Lewis County will be lifted at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9.After careful review of the current and extended weather forecast, Lewis County Fire Marshal Doyle Sanford has determined that current weather conditions within Lewis County have improved and outdoor burning will be permitted, subject to an open burning application and approved permit.“I strongly urge all county residents and property owners to be attentive to the condition of their properties through proactive fire prevention measures,” said Sanford. “Always have fire-extinguishing equipment readily available and supervise all outdoor fires until they’re completely out.”The …
News Room - Oct. 6, 2023, 12:02 p.m.
