1. Medical/Prescription Needs

    While in custody, services are available to address medical needs. Juvenile Detention is under contract with an on-call physician through Northwest Pediatrics. All prescription medications in detention must come from the Centralia Pharmacy and be bubble packed, this ensures the safety all all in-custody youth.Chehalis Pharmacy422 S Market Blvd. Chehalis, WA 98532(360) 262-4211To ensure the safety of all detained youth, medication brought in will be subject to approval from our medical personnel before being administered to the youth.It will be the parents/guardians responsibility to arrange for payments of bills for the prescriptions.If a medical concern arises while in custody, the …


    Juvenile Court - April 22, 2009, 10:18 a.m.

  2. Medical Waste, Prescriptions, Sharps Disposal

    Medical WasteStericycle offers disposal services for sharps and other medical waste. See the web site for contact information.Sharps DisposalResidential sharps (needles and diabetic lancets) are both dangerous and a biological hazard. Proper management is required to prevent injury and the spread of disease. Please use an approved sharps container for needles and lancets. Containers of sharps from a RESIDENTIAL USER ONLY, 1 Gallon per residential customer per day limit may be safely disposed of at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station (look for the sharps disposal barrel near the entrance to the Hazo Hut) and the East Lewis County Transfer …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 4, 2016, 12:27 p.m.

  3. Applications & Permits

    WAN (Water Availability Notice)Who needs this? Any water connection beyond one single-family residence requires a WAN (does not include individual wells)See "Water Applications" on Community Development's "Permit Applications and Handouts" pageSelect "Water Availability Notification Form - Municipal" for Centralia, Chehalis, and Napavine connections onlySelect "Water Availability Notification Form - Public" for all other connectionsWELL SITE INSPECTION FORMWho needs this? Any well proposing to serve more than one single-family residence requires a Well Site Inspection Form (does not include individual wells)MSR (Master Site Review) approval with the Planning Department will be required prior to application submittalSee "Water Applications" on Community Development's …


    Environmental Health - Feb. 1, 2018, 9:11 a.m.

  4. Paying Taxes Under Protest

    If you think your tax amount is too high, you can preserve your right to a tax refund by paying your taxes under protest. In order for this protest to be valid your property assessed value must change.There are two ways to appeal your property tax valuation:You may file a petition contesting your valuation with the County Board of Equalization. For information about how to file a petition, please click here.Filing a written protest at the time you pay your property tax will allow you to petition a case to superior or federal court. You must take further action to …


    Treasurer - April 22, 2009, 4:08 p.m.

  5. Canada Thistle

    Cirsium arvense Canada Thistle - A rhizomatous, perennial, herbaceous plant that grows 2-5 feet tall, usually branching only near the top of the plant.Leaves: Leaves are alternate and lance to narrowly oval in shape, possessing short spines along the leaf edges.Flowers: Flowers bloom from May-October. Many flowerheads clustered towards the tip of the stem, purple to pink in color.Habitat: Common in pastures and croplands. Can also invade wet areas as well like steam banks, sedge meadows, and wet prairies.Weed Classification: C SelectWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Once established, it can spread vigorously and replaces native plants. It also lowers crop …


    Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:32 a.m.

  6. Group B

    These are water supplies that serve 2 to 14 service connections and fewer than 25 people per day or 25 or more people per day for less than 60 days per year. Group B systems are regulated by Lewis County Public Health & Social Services under Lewis County Code 8.55.If your project requires a Professional Engineer or Licensed Hydrogeologist, see the "How to Hire an Licensed Professional" on our "List of Licensed Professionals" page.For more information on obtaining Group B design approval, see our "Resources and forms for Professional Engineers and Licensed Hydrogeologists" page.APPLICATIONS AND PERMITSWAN (Water Availability Notice)Who needs …


    Environmental Health - Jan. 19, 2021, 12:53 p.m.

  7. Transcript Requests - List Updated 3/2026

    Lewis County Superior Court utilizes audio/video recordings and Official Court Reporters. If a court reporter is present in the courtroom, there is no audio/video recording and a request for transcript must be made to court reporter. A court transcript is a written verbatim record of what is said in a court hearing that is transcribed by either the Official Court Reporter or a court approved transcriptionist.If you would like a CD copy of a video recorded proceeding, you will need to contact the County Clerk to request a CD. Clerk's CD Request formOfficial Court Reporters prepare official transcripts for Court …


    Superior Court - Jan. 25, 2022, 11:17 a.m.

  8. Group A

    These are water supplies that regularly serve 15 or more residential connections, 25 or more people per day for 60 or more days per year, or 1000 people for two days or more per year. Group A systems are regulated by the Washington State Department of Health (WSDOH) under WAC 246-290; Lewis County has an agreement with the State on Group A projects to administer and review WAN's and Well Site Inspections (see permitting and applications below).If you are interested in developing or revising a Group A system contact WSDOH at (360) 236-3030. For information on Group A Systems see …


    Environmental Health - Jan. 19, 2021, 12:53 p.m.

  9. Deferred Disposition

    Under the deferred disposition sentencing option, youth are on supervision for 12 months and have several requirements including restitution, community service, compliance with curfew and attending school. Specific rules will also apply based on the individual youth. If the youth does not commit another crime during the 12 month probation period, then the charge is dismissed and cleared from their criminal history. Excluded from this program include youth who: Have committed a sex offense Have committed a violent offense Have a criminal history that includes a felony Have had a previous Deferred Disposition Has had two or more adjudications


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 24, 2014, 2:04 p.m.

  10. Kennel Operating Permit

    Lewis County requires dog kennels to obtain a permit yearly along with an inspection to assure that the animals are cared for appropriately. Lewis County Code 6.15 Which permit do I need? Application Dog Kennel FAQs


    Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.