Alerts &#038; Announcements

Rate Increase Effective January 1, 2026

After public rate hearings held in September 2024, the Lewis County PUD Board of Commissioners adopted rates for the 2025–2026 period. Beginning January 1, 2026, a rate increase of 1.25% across all rate classes took effect.

August 8, 2025 at 3:47 p.m.

PUDcast Ep. 4 – Engineering Department

In the Lewis County PUDcast, Head of Communications Daniel Hargrove interviews experts in their fields on PUD matters. In the fourth episode, Daniel sits down with the Lewis County PUD Engineering Manager Travis Kinney to talk about all the different ways his department serves our community!

August 4, 2025 at 11:19 a.m.

NO CAMPFIRES at Cowlitz Falls Campground Until Further Notice

NO CAMPFIRES at Cowlitz Falls Campground until further notice

Alerts & Announcements

June 24, 2025 at 12:43 p.m.

Lewis County PUD Receives Clean Financial Statement Audit

Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) has earned a clean financial statement audit from independent accounting firm Moss Adams.

Alerts & Announcements

June 24, 2025 at 9:48 a.m.

NOW HIRING: Protection and Controls Technician

Protection and Controls Technician: The Protection and Controls Technician’s primary function is to perform all phases of electrical substation construction and various equipment maintenance, specializing in relay testing.

June 17, 2025 at 3:22 p.m.

NOW HIRING: Broadband Engineer/OSP Supervisor

Lewis County Public Utility District is hiring for a Broadband Engineer/OSP Supervisor

June 4, 2025 at 2:42 p.m.

Day Use Park to Close Friday Night for Fishing Derby Prep

The Cowlitz Falls Day Use Park will be closed from 5:00 PM Friday, June 6 to 8:00 AM June 7 to prepare for the Kids Fishing Derby.

April 9, 2025 at 12:55 p.m.

1st Quarter Newsletter

The 1st quarter customer newsletter is out! Look for your copy to be included with your bill.

April 4, 2025 at 10 a.m.

Community Input Requested

Please take a moment to complete this brief 5-question survey to help guide Lewis County PUD in the development of its Clean Energy Implementation Plan as required by Washington’s Clean Energy Transformation Act, which was passed into law in 2019.

April 2, 2025 at 8:31 a.m.

Notice of Vacancy for District 1 Commission Seat

Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County announces the vacancy of Commissioner for District 1. Commissioner District 1 generally comprises certain areas surrounding Centralia, east Chehalis, Napavine, and Winlock.

March 27, 2025 at 2:33 p.m.

District 1 Commissioner Seat Is Now Open

Under RCW 54.12.010, when a PUD commissioner is absent from commission meetings for 60 or more days and their absence is not excused by the commission, their seat is vacated.

March 26, 2025 at 3:29 p.m.

PUD Summer Job Opportunities for College Students

Lewis County PUD (PUD) is now accepting applications for its 2025 summer jobs program, offering students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the public power industry.

March 5, 2025 at 2:39 p.m.

PUD Commissioners Tradesman Scholarship Deadline Is April 18

The PUD Commissioners scholarship awards $1,000 to one or more applicant within Lewis County PUD service territory who is interested in working with Lewis County PUD in a tradesman field.

March 3, 2025 at 4:13 p.m.

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Pe Ell to Packwood, Vader to Elbe, Lewis County PUD, At Your Service

February 20, 2025 at 2:13 p.m.

New Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule

Your Lewis County PUD Board of Commissioners voted to add morning commission meetings to their schedule on the first Tuesdays of the month.

February 12, 2025 at 8:10 a.m.

NOW HIRING: Chipperman & Utility Helper

Come join our dynamic team!

February 4, 2025 at 4:01 p.m.

NOW HIRING: Customer Service Representative

Come join our dynamic team! Customer Service Representative (Chehalis)

January 31, 2025 at 11:56 a.m.

SCAM ALERT: Scammers Calling PUD Broadband Customers

Scammers have recently used phone calls to Lewis County PUD broadband customers to try and get financial information. The PUD does not call you to take payments over the phone.

January 24, 2025 at 12:13 p.m.

NOW HIRING: GIS Analyst

Come join our dynamic team! GIS Analyst or Senior GIS Analyst (Based on qualification)

January 23, 2025 at 12:03 p.m.

PUD Commissioners Add Funding For Low-Income Senior Discount

Lewis County PUD (PUD) Commissioners approved to allocate another $200,000 for the Low-Income Senior Pilot Program at their regular meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

January 17, 2025 at 11:16 a.m.

Get To Know Dave Fenn, Your New PUD Commissioner

Dave Fenn, the newest commissioner for the Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD), began his term on January 1, 2025, and brings decades of experience and a deep commitment to the community.

January 13, 2025 at 1:03 p.m.

State Gives Lewis County PUD Clean Accountability Audit

Lewis County PUD (PUD) has received a clean "accountability audit" from the Washington State Auditor’s Office.

December 18, 2024 at 1:19 p.m.

4th Quarter Newsletter

The 4th Quarter Newsletter is being sent out now!

December 17, 2024 at 2:38 p.m.

Lewis County PUD Employees Donate $1,000 to Lewis County Food Bank Coalition

Lewis County PUD (PUD) employees collaborated in raising $1,000 and on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, they donated it to the Lewis County Food Bank Coalition (LCFBC).

December 10, 2024 at 9:43 a.m.

NOW HIRING: Systems Engineering Supervisor

Come join our dynamic team! Systems Engineering Supervisor

November 5, 2024 at 12:54 p.m.

USDA Community Connect Grant Awarded to Lewis County PUD to Build Fiber-to-the-Home Broadband in West Lewis County

Lewis County Public Utility District (PUD) is excited to announce that a USDA Community Connect Grant has been awarded to the PUD to construct a fiber-to-the-home network in western Lewis County.

October 22, 2024 at 2:28 p.m.

Cowlitz Falls Reservoir Lake Scanewa Reopening Soon

Cowlitz Falls Reservoir, Lake Scanewa, has been closed for maintenance activities scheduled to be completed on October 30th, 2024. The reservoir will begin to be refilled immediately following the completion of the scheduled maintenance activities however, due to the current flow conditions, it may take several days to refill the lake to the level needed to reopen the recreation facilities. Once the reservoir is refilled to a safe level, Lewis County PUD will reopen the reservoir for recreation.

October 15, 2024 at 6:55 p.m.

Lewis County PUD Commissioners Approve First Rate Increase in Three Years Due to Rising Costs

In response to rising costs, Lewis County PUD Commissioners approved an upcoming adjustment in electrical rates, effective January 1, 2025. The rates will be increasing 7.1% which roughly translates to a $7.80 increase to the average residential customer’s monthly bill. The commissioners also approved an additional 1.25% adjustment that will take effect January 1, 2026.

October 11, 2024 at 11:46 a.m.

PUDcast Ep. 3 – Helpful Programs with Energy Services

In the third episode, Daniel sits down with the Lewis County PUD Energy Services department to talk about all the programs they offer for the community!

Alerts & Announcements, News, Outage News

October 2, 2024 at 2:48 p.m.

Fords Prairie Planned Outage October 13

There will be a temporary service interruption from midnight to 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 13th. This outage is for Bonneville Power Administration line crews to make repairs to their equipment.

September 9, 2024 at 3:01 p.m.

PUD Fiber-To-The-Premises Projects Serve First Lewis County Locations

Lewis County PUD (PUD) celebrated the PUD’s first connected broadband customers on its grant-funded, fiber-to-the-premises projects with an event at the Boistfort Fire Station on Friday, September 6, 2024.

September 4, 2024 at 9:24 a.m.

Public Hearing for Rate Process at September 17 Commission Meeting

At the next Lewis County PUD Commission Meeting on September 17 in Morton, there will be a Public Hearing for the rate setting process for 2025 and 2026.

August 28, 2024 at 10:38 a.m.

Day Use Park And Boat Launch Closure Coming Due To Reservoir Drawdown

The Cowlitz Falls Day Use Park will be closed September 2 - October 30 due to the reservoir being lowered 20 feet.

August 23, 2024 at 8:45 a.m.

Summary of 2024 IRP

The Lewis County PUD Board of Commissioners approved the 2024 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) on Tuesday, August 20 at their regularly scheduled meeting.

August 14, 2024 at 9:29 a.m.

Day Use Park Closures Upcoming For Maintenance

Maintenance activities will close the park August 19-20.

August 5, 2024 at 3:12 p.m.

IRP Comment Period Open Now

Public Utility District No. 1 of Lewis County (District) will take written public comment on the draft 2024 update to the District’s 2020 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 5, 2024 until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

June 18, 2024 at 9:45 a.m.

Morton Elementary Field Trip At Cowlitz Falls

We recently had a visit from a great group of Morton Elementary students!

June 13, 2024 at 10:12 a.m.

2024 Kids Fishing Derby Recap

Our 29th annual Kids Fishing Derby was a blast!

June 7, 2024 at 12:16 p.m.

Scammers Target PUD Customers

Scammers have recently used phone calls to Lewis County PUD customers to try and get financial information.

May 31, 2024 at 8:58 a.m.

NOW HIRING: GIS Analyst and Administrative Assistant

Come join our dynamic team!

May 20, 2024 at 2:08 p.m.

Lewis County PUD Podcast: PUDcast

Lewis County PUD now has its own podcast, the “PUDcast”. PUD Head of Communications Daniel Hargrove interviews people on PUD topics and other related stories.

May 10, 2024 at 9:04 a.m.

NOW HIRING: Chipperman and Warehouseman

Come join our dynamic team!

May 3, 2024 at 9 a.m.

Annual Recreation Meeting

Our Annual Recreation Meeting will be held at our Morton Office on May 20th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

April 19, 2024 at 11:01 a.m.

NOW HIRING: Telecommunications/Fiber Technician

Come join our dynamic team!

April 12, 2024 at 2:06 p.m.

NOW HIRING: Warehouseman and Customer Service Representative

Come join our dynamic team!

March 29, 2024 at 11:51 a.m.

NOW HIRING: GIS Analyst and System Dispatcher

Come join our dynamic team!

March 19, 2024 at 3:46 p.m.

Lewis County PUD Commissioner Kelly Tours Vegetation Management and Fiber Splice Trailer

Lewis County PUD Commissioner Michael Kelly went on a tour recently to learn more about the PUD’s broadband infrastructure and the work being done to keep vegetation away from power lines.

March 13, 2024 at 3:50 p.m.

NOW HIRING: Seasonal Workers

Come join our dynamic team for the summer!

March 7, 2024 at 2:59 p.m.

Lewis County PUD To Host Open House Meetings For Meter Refresh Project

The Lewis County PUD (PUD) will host three open house meetings in March for the public to attend and learn more about the PUD’s Meter Refresh program. The open house meetings will take place in each PUD Commissioner’s district, March 20 in Adna, March 21 in Morton, and March 22 in Winlock.

March 1, 2024 at 2:04 p.m.

Cowlitz Falls Day Use Park now open after maintenance

The Cowlitz Falls Day Use Park is now open after the completion of maintenance activities associated with the Debris Barrier Rehabilitation project.

Alerts & Announcements, News, Outage News

February 2, 2024 at 1:49 p.m.

Planned Outage Feb. 8 in Pe Ell, Doty, and Dryad area

A planned power outage due to maintenance is scheduled for Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 11:45 p.m. in the Pe Ell, Doty, and Dryad area. The outage is expected to last no longer than 15 minutes.

January 30, 2024 at 2:16 p.m.

Day Use Park Closure Begins Thursday for Maintenance

The Cowlitz Falls Day Use Park will be closed beginning at 4:00p.m. on Thursday, February 1st, and will reopen once the reservoir refills and the conditions are safe.

December 21, 2023 at 1:23 p.m.

Cowlitz Falls Day Use Park Open

The Cowlitz Falls Day Use Park has reopened now that the river flows have declined.

December 5, 2023 at 1:15 p.m.

Cowlitz Falls Day Use Park Closed Due To High River Flow

Due to forecasted river flows, the Cowlitz Falls reservoir, Lake Scanewa, will be lowered today Tuesday, December 5th.

September 20, 2023 at 2:12 p.m.

Port Blakely 200, 300, and 340 Roads Are Now Open

The Port Blakely 200, 300, and 340 roads are now open.

August 14, 2023 at 7:18 p.m.

Port Blakely 200, 300, and 340 Roads Closed Due to Fire Danger; Access to Copper Canyon Creek Take-Out Site Is Closed

The Port Blakely 200, 300, and 340 roads are closed due to fire danger.