1. Chips for Trails Event in Vader

    The City of Vader is hosting its annual Chips for Trails Event at McMurphy Park on Annonen Road from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 19. Lewis County residents can drop off chippable branches and limbs that are no larger than 6 inches in diameter. This material will be chipped to spread on park trails. Any interested in volunteering or more information, please call 360-218-4257.


    Solid Waste - April 4, 2025, 11:34 a.m.

  2. MRC Tool Bucket Library Connecting Neighbors Open House

    WSU Lewis Co. MRC Volunteers invite you to stop by the Floral Park Sustainability Project, 104 E. Floral St., Centralia, to learn more about, the MRC Tool Bucket Library and how to become a volunteer for the environment. Light refreshments will be served. Anyone, at least age 18, is eligible to sign up for a 3-month trial membership to the Tool Bucket Library.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:52 a.m.

  3. Tool Library Open House in Honor of Earth Month Today

    WSU Lewis Co. MRC Volunteers invite you to stop by the Floral Park Sustainability Project, 104 E. Floral St., Centralia, to learn more about, the MRC Tool Bucket Library and how to become a volunteer for the environment. Light refreshments will be served. Anyone, at least age 18, is eligible to sign up for a 3-month trial membership to the Tool Bucket Library.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:58 a.m.

  4. Animal Neglect & Cruelty

    If you feel an animal is being neglected, please contact the Lewis County dispatch non-emergency line at 360-740-1105. To initiate the process of investigating, reporting parties are encouraged to leave their name and phone number for easy follow up or for further questions regarding what they are reporting. It is not mandatory to leave your name and number, if you wish, you may remain anonymous.Lewis County Code 6.05.010


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

  5. Permit Center Contact Information

    If you are ready to submit your permit application materials, please email your documentation to any of the following Permit Technicians. Please call the general Permit Center line at 360-740-1146 if you need additional assistance. Brad ClarkPermit Technician Leadbradley.clark@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2611Mollie HurtPermit Technicianmollie.hurt@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1411 Katie JohnsonPermit Techniciankatie.johnson@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2782Jennifer CervantesPermit Technicianjennifer.cervantes@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2615


    Community Development - Nov. 22, 2023, 11:30 a.m.

  6. Last Chance to Sign Up for MRC Tool Bucket Library Trial Membership

    WSU Lewis Co. MRC Volunteers invite you to stop by the Floral Park Sustainability Project, 104 E. Floral St., Centralia, to learn more about, the MRC Tool Bucket Library and how to become a volunteer for the environment. Light refreshments will be served. Anyone, at least age 18, is eligible to sign up for a 3-month trial membership to the Tool Bucket Library.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 11 a.m.

  7. Online Record Search Instruction

    The below video is a step by step guide on how to search for historic documents on the Auditor's online document search system. The system lets you search for documents relating to parcels numbers, names and legal information dated back to 1848. The video provides some helpful tips on how to make the most of your searches. If you have questions, please call us at: (360) 740-1165 Visit the Online Document Search System now Full Video


    Auditor - May 19, 2014, 3:05 p.m.

  8. Household chemicals can get dropped off in Morton

    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 - March 14, 2025, 4:21 p.m.

  9. Unwanted chemicals can be turned in today in Morton

    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 - March 14, 2025, 4:23 p.m.

  10. Cowlitz River Basin Flood Control Zone District Agendas and Minutes

    Meetings are scheduled for the 4th Wednesday of each month at 2:30 p.m.Lewis County Commissioners Hearing room2nd floor of the Historic Courthouse351 NW North St. Chehalis WA 985322023 AgendasJanuary 25, 20232023 Minutes2022 AgendasJanuary 26, 20222022 MinutesJanuary 26, 20222021 AgendasJanuary 27, 2021May 26, 2021October 27, 20212021 MinutesJanuary 27, 2021May 26, 2021October 27, 2021


    Commissioners - Feb. 4, 2021, 3:31 p.m.