1. Open House for the Reynolds Ave/Harrison Ave Corridor Improvements

    Lewis County and the City of Centralia are collaborating to improve the Reynolds Avenue corridor between Harrison Avenue and Pearl Street (SR 507) and the Harrison Avenue corridor between Reynolds Avenue intersection and the Goodrich Rd-Kuper Rd intersections. An open house has been announced for this project on April 20th, 2023, from 5pm-7pm at Fort Borst Park in Kitchen #1, 2020 Borst Avenue Centralia, WA.More information can be found here.


    Public Works - April 12, 2023, 1:50 p.m.


  2. Dangerous Animal Designation Board Being Created

    Many Lewis County residents share a love for animals and have consistently shown great interest in the welfare of animals of all kinds. Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (LCPHSS) wants to tap into that passion by reaching out for volunteers to serve on a new Dangerous Animal Designation (DAD) Board. A key reason for creating this board is to enhance public participation in the dangerous animal designation process. More


    Environmental Health - Sept. 12, 2018, 3:44 p.m.


  3. New Request for Proposals - Professional Engineering Design - Packwood Sewer System

    There has been a Request for Proposals added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Please submit a complete proposal packet to: Lewis County Public Works, Attn: Josh Metcalf, Director, 2025 NE Kresky Avenue, Chehalis, WA 98532 or Josh.Metcalf@lewiscountywa.gov no later than 4:00 p.m. on Aug. 29, 2022. Submittals will not be accepted after that time and date.Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - July 22, 2022, 3:21 p.m.


  4. Request for Qualifications - Update of the Lewis County Comprehensive Solid Waste & Hazardous Waste Management Plan

    There has been a Request for Qualifications added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Please submit a complete proposal packet to: Teri Lopez, Lewis County Solid Waste Utility, PO Box 180, Centralia, WA 98531, swu@lewiscountywa.gov no later than 3:00 p.m. on December 2, 2022. Submittals will not be accepted after that time and date.Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - Oct. 27, 2022, 10:52 a.m.


  5. New Request for Qualifications - Professional Engineering & Design Services - Vader Water Distribution System Improvements

    There has been a Request for Qualifications added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Please submit a complete proposal packet to: Lewis County Public Works, Attn: Josh Metcalf, Director, 2025 NE Kresky Avenue, Chehalis, WA 98532 or Josh.Metcalf@lewiscountywa.gov no later than 4:00 p.m. on Dec. 5, 2022. Submittals will not be accepted after that time and date.Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - Nov. 7, 2022, 11:53 a.m.


  6. Human Skull Found Near Mineral

    Lewis County Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating a partial human skull found in a wooded area near Mineral on Saturday, March 26, 2011. The skull was located by someone hiking in the area. Detectives, with the assistance of Lewis County Search and Rescue, are continuing to search the area for potential evidence. At this time, identification of the skull is unknown. The skull will be sent to a forensic pathologist for further examination. ###


    Sheriff - March 30, 2011, 11:16 a.m.


  7. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a 911 Regionalization Feasibility Study

    Please see attached. Due to the current situation with COVID-19 Lewis County is accepting electronic submissions for the 911 Regionalization Feasibility Study. As per the submission requirements hard copies are still required and must be received within one week of the electronic submittal. Electronic submittals can be emailed to Erik.Martin@lewiscountywa.gov or Lara.mcrea@lewiscountywa.govPlease contact Lara McRea at 360-740-2660 if you have any questions.


    Commissioners - March 3, 2020, 4:59 p.m.


  8. Community Recycle Event in the Winlock-Vader Area

    Community Recycle Event for the Winlock-Vader area at the old Winlock Solid Waste Drop Box, 1105 Winlock-Vader Road, Winlock, WA 98596.All events will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., unless otherwise noted, or containers are full.Household Hazardous Waste Event: Residential customers may drop off unwanted or left-over household cleaners, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, other household chemicals. Please be prepared to leave your containers at the event. Workers don't have a place to empty them, and return them. Other limits: 5 gallons motor oil, 5 gallons antifreeze, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no containers larger than 5 gallons. No …


    Solid Waste - March 7, 2024, 2:50 p.m.


  9. Community Recycle Event today at old Meskill Drop Box

    The Community Recycle Event will be at the old Meskill Drop Box between Chehalis and Pe Ell from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., unless otherwise noted. The turnoff for the event will be on the opposite side off Highway 6 near its intersection with the western end of River Road. Watch for signs.Residential customers can drop off the following items for proper disposal or recycling:Satellite Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Residential customers may drop off their unwanted or leftover cleaners, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and other household chemicals. Please be prepared to leaves your containers at the event. Workers don't …


    Solid Waste - July 30, 2024, 3:23 p.m.


  10. Recycle appliances, scrap metal, fluorescent lights and more

    Satellite Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: At the old Meskill Drop Box, 3127 State Route 6, west of Chehalis, near Doty. Residential customers may drop off their unwanted or leftover cleaners, aerosol cans, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and other household chemicals. Please be prepared to leave your containers at the event. Workers don't have a place to empty them, and return them to customers at satellite events. Limits for these events are 5 gallons motor oil, 5 gallons antifreeze, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no containers larger than 5 gallons. No paint or PaintCare items (Please check PaintCare.org for PaintCare.org …


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 11:13 a.m.