1. Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

    The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is a federal law that prohibits and seeks to eliminate sexual assaults and sexual misconduct in correctional institutions and community corrections settings. Lewis County Juvenile Court is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for youth. We have adopted a zero tolerance policy pertaining to any form of sexual misconduct and sexual harassment of youth. Agency PolicyIn compliance with Section 115.322 of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards, Lewis County Juvenile Court has provided policies to ensure referrals of allegations for investigations. Those policies can be found by clicking PREA Policy 22.1. …


    Juvenile Court - June 4, 2024, 11:06 a.m.

  2. Spring Youth Fair is on at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds May 5-7

    Lewis County and its Southwest Washington fairgrounds staff are happy to announce that the talents and knowledge of local youth will be showcased at the annual Spring Youth Fair, May 5-7 at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds.“We expect hundreds of kids, from Lewis County and as far away as Eastern Washington and Oregon, to show fairgoers the activities they’re involved in,” said youth fair co-founder Lee Coumbs of Centralia.


    News Room - May 5, 2023, 1:50 p.m.

  3. March Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day at Morton Transfer Station

    Residents may drop of household hazardous waste for free from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 U.S. Hwy 12, just east of Morton. Examples of household hazardous materials that can be dropped off are cleaners, lawn, garden, and pool chemicals. Businesses may not bring hazardous materials to the East Lewis County Transfer Station. For more information, please call 360-740-1221 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Solid Waste - Dec. 19, 2023, 10:12 a.m.

  4. Residents can take unwanted chemicals to Morton transfer station today

    Residents may drop of household hazardous waste for free from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 U.S. Hwy 12, just east of Morton. Examples of household hazardous materials that can be dropped off are cleaners, lawn, garden, and pool chemicals. Businesses may not bring hazardous materials to the East Lewis County Transfer Station. For more information, please call 360-740-1221 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Solid Waste - Oct. 24, 2024, 12:34 p.m.

  5. Residential customers can drop off unwanted chemicals in Morton today

    Residents may drop of household hazardous waste for free from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 U.S. Hwy 12, just east of Morton. Examples of household hazardous materials that can be dropped off are cleaners, lawn, garden, and pool chemicals. Businesses may not bring hazardous materials to the East Lewis County Transfer Station. For more information, please call 360-740-1221 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Solid Waste - Dec. 27, 2024, 12:32 p.m.

  6. Commissioners seek volunteer to serve on Randle's Water District 1

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is looking for a volunteer to serve on Water District 1, which covers portions of Randle.Water District 1 is a special purpose district created in 1956 to manage and provide water-related services within portions of Randle. Its service area includes McKay Street, Silverbrook Road, Boyd Road, U.S. Highway 12, Lewis Street, Chilcoat Avenue, Coleman Hill Road and State Route 131. Only those who reside within the coverage area are eligible to serve. (A map of Water District 1 can be found here.) The Water District’s commissioners meet at the Randle Fire Hall …


    Commissioners - July 17, 2025, 8:59 a.m.

  7. Community Recycle Event in 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 98596All 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 - July 22, 2024, 4:53 p.m.

  8. East End Community Recycle Event today in Randle

    The event will take place from *10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (except where noted) at the Lewis County Area 7 Road Shop (Kiona), 8911 US Hwy 12, Randle, WA 98377.Satellite Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Residential customers may drop off their unwanted or left-over cleaners, 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 10 CFL lights, 5 gallons motor oil, 5 gallons antifreeze, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no …


    Solid Waste - July 30, 2024, 4:30 p.m.

  9. Plan Ahead for Healthy Holiday Eating - November 2018

    We are speeding into the holiday season. Thanksgiving is fast approaching and the winter holidays are right around the corner. For a lot of us this is a fun and joyous time of year to celebrate with family and friends. For some folks it can be a stressful time of year. Some may be facing their first holiday without a loved one. Others may become stressed with way too much to do and not enough time to get it all done. More


    Public Health - Nov. 5, 2018, 8:49 a.m.

  10. Hazo Hut is open today (May 3)

    Residents may drop of household hazardous waste for free from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia. Examples of household hazardous materials that can be dropped off are cleaners, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent lights. Hazo Hut is open every Wednesday, and the first and third Saturday of each month, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, please call 360-740-1221 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov with questions.


    Solid Waste - April 25, 2023, 9:49 a.m.