1. Lewis County Transfer Stations are open on Nov. 26

    Lewis County Transfer Stations in Centralia and Morton will be open regular hours on Nov. 26, the Friday after Thanksgiving. Centralia will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Morton will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Inbound gates for both sites close 15 minutes prior to facility closure.The Administration Office at the Centralia site, however, will be closed on Nov. 26. Staff will return to the office on Monday, Nov. 26.


    Solid Waste - May 11, 2021, 3:37 p.m.

  2. Press Release 08/23/23: UPDATE Missing/Endangered Centralia Woman Located

    Click here for updated press release. Press Release 08/19/23: Missing/Endangered Centralia Woman Click here for original press release


    Sheriff - Aug. 21, 2023, 7:43 a.m.

  3. Highway 603 Stabilization Project

    A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due April 12, 2016 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 11:30 or later. Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - March 23, 2016, 12:05 p.m.

  4. Chips for Trails at McMurphy Park

    Lewis County residents are invited to bring their chippable wood debris to McMurphy Park off Annonen Road in Vader between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. April 30. Examples of acceptable items are chippable branches and small trees. These items will be ground up, then volunteers will spread the chips on trails in the park.


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 11:28 a.m.

  5. Open Space Act

    RCW 84.34Land owners who wish current use assessment for property tax purposes on lands eligible for classification under the Open Space program, must submit an application to the Lewis County Assessor's Office by December 31st. Applications taken in the calendar year prior to December 31st are inspected in the next year and either approved or denied. If the application is approved, it is taxed in the subsequent year. It takes two years after application for it to affect your taxes.Provided that acreage is being used as originally intended, valuation of land for tax purposes under the Open Space Act is …


    Assessor - Dec. 11, 2015, 9:57 a.m.

  6. LEOFF Board

    The LEOFF Disability Board was created pursuant to RCW 41.26.110 to establish uniform methods of procedure for the conduct of the business as established by state law. It is comprised of five members, one representing the legislative body of the county; one representing the legislative body of the cities and towns, one representing fire fighters, one representing law enforcement officers, and one member at large who is selected by the other board members. Board members serve two-year terms and are not limited to the number of terms. For more information view the LEOFF Board Rules and Regulations Manual or call …


    Commissioners - Feb. 10, 2020, 3:46 p.m.

  7. *Special Meeting with Planning Commission

    Please see the attached meeting notice. The meeting will take place in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room and also is available by Zoom. Following are the codes for those wishing to attend remotely: By phone: Call 888-475-4499 Online: Go to https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85301197403 The meeting ID is 853 0119 7403.


    Commissioners - Sept. 22, 2023, 4:36 p.m.

  8. Swim Safely This Summer - June 2018

    Summer is finally here, and many Lewis County residents will be heading to the beach, the pool, or to one of our county’s many beautiful rivers, lakes and streams. There are some things to help you stay safe, however, before you take the plunge. Read more


    Public Health - June 15, 2018, 9:17 a.m.

  9. New Bidcall - Lewis County Safety Program - Phase 2

    A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due April 4, 2017 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 details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - March 15, 2017, 9:22 a.m.

  10. New Bidcall - 2015 Countywide Base Stabilization Project

    A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Bids are due April 14, 2015 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The Bids will be opened at 11:30 or later. Access the details and necessary documents by clicking here.


    Public Works - March 31, 2015, 9:47 a.m.