Lewis County Commissioners

10/28/2026

Third Quarter 2026 Employee Spotlight Awards

Alongside the milestone honorees, this morning the BOCC recognized employees who demonstrate responsibility, initiative, teamwork and dedication to public service. These are people whose coworkers took the time to say they went above and beyond this quarter.

Luis Barboza, Maintenance Technician II, Facilities
"His willingness to volunteer to close one of our County parks each evening at dusk when park host coverage is unavailable shows his dedication."

Joseph Smith-Hurtado, Electrician, Facilities
"His humility and initiative stand out, especially when he took it upon himself to handle custodial duties during a coverage gap."

Joshua Mays, Maintenance Technician II, Facilities
"He has a way of bringing people together, building camaraderie, and improving simply through his presence."

Alexandra Lindsey, Property Control Specialist II, Assessor's Office
"Her willingness to share her knowledge and support others helps ensure taxpayers receive excellent service and keeps things running smoothly."

Leah K**a Vida, Chief Deputy Assessor, Assessor's Office
"Her willingness to learn, dedication, and dependability have made a positive impact on our team."

Traci Hall, Administrative Assistant, Auditor's Office
"Traci went above and beyond by stepping in to help a coworker who was out on leave."

Ashton Eyer, Deputy Coroner, Coroner's Office
"Ash has offered and made herself available to take on a ton of extra shifts and duties to ensure that our office is able to stay running professionally."

Rozz Wilson, Deputy Coroner and Removal Technician, Coroner's Office
"Rozz goes above and beyond when it comes to training and stepping in when needed."

Lewis County 911
Telecommunications Supervisor Lisa Brockmueller and Telecommunications Operators Christin Joner, Jordan Pass, Morgan Pudelko and Montana Wahl
"At the peak of the surge in call volume, the center received 146 calls in a one-hour period." That was during the Sept. 25 rain and windstorm, and Lisa came in on her day off to help.

Rozz and our 911 team couldn't join us this morning because they were on the job, doing exactly the kind of work that earned them this recognition.

Thank you to all of our honorees and to every Lewis County employee who serves our community with dedication every day.

10/27/2026

Third Quarter 2026 Employee Milestones

This morning at the Board of County Commissioners Business Meeting, the board recognized Lewis County employees who reached milestone anniversaries of continuous public service.

Please join us in congratulating them.

5 Years of Service
Jason Ford, Public Works
Karla Adolphsen, Facilities
Kendra Garrison, Public Health
Leah K**a Vida, Assessor's Office
Meghan Sathre, Community Development
Melinda Brooks, Community Development
Ty Kaech, Assessor's Office
Wade Sabin, Corrections
Wesley Anderson, Public Works
Erin Willey, Sheriff's Office
Scott Jackson, Prosecuting Attorney's Office

10 Years of Service
Lori Jendryka-Cole, Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Matthew Thuston, Facilities
Clinton Casaw, Facilities
Jesse Anderson, Sheriff's Office

15 Years of Service
Daniel Clevenger, Public Works
Ann Weckback, Public Works
Graham Gowing, Auditor's Office
Tyson Brown, Sheriff's Office
Our 15-year honorees were unable to attend this morning, but we are just as grateful for their years of service.

20 Years of Service
Sara Tagart Beigh, Prosecuting Attorney's Office

25 Years of Service
Rick Van Wyck, Sheriff's Office
Julainne Baum, Prosecuting Attorney's Office

30 Years of Service
Holly Miller, Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Darol Hamilton, Information Technology

Thank you to every honoree for your years of service to Lewis County and the community.

10/27/2026

BOCC Business Meeting

https://www.youtube.com/live/7-ZHQTNBQt0?si=TIuNwq-oDKbdCorv

10/22/2026

Flood season is here. Hear from the agencies that respond to floods at Lewis County's annual Flood Meeting, 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Historic Courthouse in Chehalis. Everyone is welcome.

Read how the county prepares: https://lewiscountywa.gov/news-room/press-releases/how-lewis-county-prepares-for-flood-season/

10/22/2026

>> PARK HOSTS WANTED

10/20/2026

Commissioners took up a FEMA Alternate Project Award of $5,033,179.46 for the Public Works Area 2 Maintenance Shop and held a hearing on a conditional road vacation agreement for a portion of Peterson Road, among other business at Tuesday's meeting.

The BOCC meets most Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Historic Courthouse, 351 NW North St., Chehalis. Join in person, on Zoom, or live on YouTube.

Watch the full meeting on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/live/c3CKkvvB5CU?si=delW7kKiWle5U-_j

10/15/2026

When a neighbor calls for help, we answer.

After the tragedy at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging mill in Longview took the lives of 11 workers, Cowlitz County asked for support. Erika Katt, our deputy director of Emergency Management, spent the next week helping run the Family Assistance Center, creating a safe place at the union hall where families could grieve away from the noise around them.

Ask Erika and she'll say she was just doing her job. That is what public service looks like. She came home with lessons and relationships that make Lewis County better prepared to care for our own.

Read the whole story here: https://lewiscountywa.gov/news-room/press-releases/i-was-just-doing-my-job/

10/14/2026

>> NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION

Ballots are in the mail, Lewis County!

According to the Lewis County Auditor's Office, ballots should begin arriving in mailboxes around Oct. 19.

Ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3 or delivered to one of Lewis County's 14 ballot drop boxes by 8 p.m. Nov. 3.

For those planning to vote by mail, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) recommends mailing ballots at least seven days before election day.

For election information, including the Voters’ Guide and local results,
visit https://elections.lewiscountywa.gov/

10/14/2026

>> BURN RESTRICTIONS WILL LIFT OVERNIGHT TONIGHT

(effective 12:01 a.m. Oct. 15)

PRESS RELEASE BURN RESTRICTIONS LIFTED >>>> Effective Thursday, October 15, at 12:01AM Lewis County burn restrictions are lifted (Resolution 25-189). Outside of approved fire pits, burning of natural vegetation requires an Open Burning Application and Permit. Apply on-line at https://burnpermit.lewiscountywa.gov/ or in person at the Lewis County Permit Center, 125 NW Chehalis Avenue, Chehalis, WA. Burning of garbage is strictly prohibited at all times. For more information visit https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/community-development/burn-restriction-information/ or call 360-740-1133. Please refer to the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for restrictions applying to outdoor burning conducted on DNR-protected forestlands throughout Washington, which includes state parks. You may obtain the information at https://dnr.wa.gov/wildfire-resources/outdoor-burning/burn-restrictions

10/13/2026

Commissioners heard testimony on a conditional agreement related to a proposed vacation of part of Peterson Road and recessed that hearing to October 20, and gave notice that the 2027 preliminary budget is available for review, among other business at Tuesday's meeting.

The BOCC meets most Tuesdays at 10 a.m. in the Historic Courthouse, 351 NW North St., Chehalis. Join in person, on Zoom, or live on YouTube.

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