1. Process Improvement Update

    Credit Cards Now Accepted in the Lewis County Permit Center Lewis County prides itself on keeping the customer's needs in sight. Requests to facilitate payment for permitting services with a credit card is now a reality! This recent change in process is another component of the Lewis County Process Improvement Initiative. Begining December 5, 2016, Lewis County Permit Center, which includes Community Development, Environmental Services and Public Works, officially launched Point & Pay. To our customers, this means we will accept all major credit cards for services, including permit fees, at the permit center. At this time we are not …


    Community Development - Dec. 8, 2016, 8:16 a.m.

  2. About the Assessor

    A lifelong Washington resident, Ross has lived in the Winlock area for over 20 years. He is a strong member of the Lewis County Community, and works hard to do his part to be a benefit to others. Ross has served as a Boy Scout leader, as a volunteer and employee in schools, and continues to serve in many ways in his church and in the community.Through the years, Ross has worked in the private sector, including running a small business successfully while raising four children with his wife of over 30 years. His training and experience as an Independent …


    Assessor - Jan. 12, 2015, 4:58 p.m.

  3. Lewis County drug take-back events planned for Centralia and Morton

    Centralia Prevention Coalition member Jasmine Trent, left, and Sara Bumgardner of Lewis County Public Health and Social Services CHEHALIS - Lewis County Public Health and Social Services, Centralia Prevention Coalition and MortonUP! are partnering with local law enforcement to host prescription drug take-back events Saturday, Apr. 22 in Centralia and Morton.These events are for citizens to dispose of unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medication for free between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the following locations:Centralia Middle School Gym, 901 Johnson Rd.• Morton Police Department, 250 Main Ave.Local service organizations will also be on-site providing resources, such as free …


    News Room - April 21, 2023, 4:24 p.m.

  4. Lewis County Treasurer reminds public that property tax payments are due May 1

    Lewis County Treasurer Arny Davis in his office inside the historic Lewis County Courthouse. CHEHALIS – Lewis County property owners are reminded that first-half payments of 2023 taxes are due by May 1. Lewis County Treasurer Arny Davis said payment can be made online, in person, or mailed with a postmark by the due date.Taxpayers have a variety of options for paying their property taxes:Online: by clicking here.Mail: Send check or money order payments to the Lewis County Treasurer, P.O. Box 509, Chehalis, WA 98532. Payments made by mail must be postmarked by May 1, 2023.Drop off boxes: Payments can …


    News Room - April 28, 2023, 7:44 a.m.

  5. Press Release: Suspect in Custody after Winlock Area Shooting Death

    Click Here For Original Press Release PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 05-24-18 @ 1000 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Suspect in Custody after Winlock Area Shooting Death Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred yesterday evening in the 400 Block of Meier Road, Winlock. On 05/23/2018, at approximately 2012 hours, deputies were dispatched to report of a 44 year old male of Winlock being shot by his neighbor. The initial information provided to deputies via 9-1-1 was the victim had been playing basketball with his juvenile son, when a neighbor pulled into the driveway, brandished …


    Sheriff - May 24, 2018, 10:07 a.m.

  6. 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.

  7. 2020 Stewardship Incentive Program now open!

    April's showers are sure to bring May's weeds!As the sun starts to tease us with her infrequent and unannounced visits, we are reminded that the growing season will soon be upon us. Even the most dedicated farmer or master gardener is unlikely to get out there and enjoy spring before the weeds get their start on the growing season. So, as you are putting pencil to paper and planning the spring time plantings, weed control should be at the top of the "to do" list. To help some Lewis County residents in their efforts, we are offering the Stewardship Incentive …


    Weed Control - Feb. 14, 2020, 10:17 a.m.

  8. Hazo Hut Wednesday opening

    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, 9:46 a.m.

  9. Incident Commander - Position Specific Training

    Who should take this course: Individuals who are members of an established Incident Management Team (IMT), who are currently, or likely to assume the role of Incident Commander or Deputy Incident Commander on an Incident Management Team; Emergency Management officials, Fire Service and Law Enforcement officers, who may be designated as Incident Commanders on their local or state All Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT); Prerequisites: IS 300 and IS 400. Click on the links to our Training Page for Information Flyer and Application


    Emergency Management - July 9, 2010, 8:39 a.m.

  10. Residents can drop off leftover household chemicals at Hazo Hut

    Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, is open today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residential customers can drop off the following items for free unwanted household chemicals, up to 10 burned out fluorescent lights and up to 5 gallons of used motor oil or antifreeze. The household hazardous waste collection facility is open every Wednesday and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


    Solid Waste - Sept. 3, 2024, 3:41 p.m.