1. Bull Thistle

    Cirsium vulgare Bull Thistle - Biennial, herbaceous plant growing about 3-7 feet tall, with one stem.Leaves: Alternate, coarsely lobed leaves. Each lobe has a spiked tip. Top of leaves is rough with small spines, while the bottom has wooly hairs.Flowers: Flowers bloom from July-September. 1.5-2 inches across and are generally purple/pink (rarely white).Habitat: Primarily found in disturbed areas like pastures, roadsides, ditch banks, hayfields, prairies, and logged mountain areas.Weed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Bull Thistle tends to outcompete native vegetation and desired grazing forage.Bull thistle is commonly found in Lewis County. If you need control recommendations, please see …


    Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:32 a.m.

  2. Intent to lease transfer stations

    Please see the attached legal notice.


    Commissioners - Feb. 3, 2025, 10:33 a.m.

  3. *Special meeting - Shelter tour

    Please see the attached special meeting notice.


    Commissioners - Feb. 19, 2025, 12:53 p.m.

  4. Lewis County BOCC Joint Hearing with City of Chehalis Meeting recording for October 20, 2025


    Commissioners - Oct. 22, 2025, 2:03 p.m.

  5. BOCC Hearing of Draft 2011-2017 Transportation Improvement Projects

    For more information, please click here.


    Public Works - Nov. 8, 2010, 10:25 a.m.

  6. Community Development

    Flood InformationReport structural flood damage to the Lewis County Permit Center at 360-740-1146. See the links below for more resources during and after a flood. Monitor the SituationPlay it Safe During a FloodPlay it Safe After a FloodRepairing and Rebuilding After a Flood As of December 1st, New online permitting software is live!SmartGov allows the public to submit permit applications and monitor their status through an online portal. This is a big transition for staff and the public - please be kind as we work together to improve the permitting experience for everyone. For more information see the press release. …


    Community Development - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  7. Public Notice Lewis County is seeking coverage under the Washington Department of Ecology's Construction Stormwater NPDES State Waste Discharge Permit for the North Fork Road Realignment Project

    Please see attached public notice.


    Commissioners - April 1, 2019, 3:18 p.m.

  8. NOTICE: INTENT TO SELL PROPERTY LOCATED ON HWY 603 NEAR WINLOCK

    Please see attached


    Commissioners - Oct. 17, 2012, 3:58 p.m.

  9. Issuing Public Notice Lewis County is seeking coverage under the Washington Department of Ecology's Construction Stormwater NPDES State Waste Discharge Permit for the Centralia Alpha Road Improvements project

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Jan. 31, 2023, 3:10 p.m.

  10. State Auditor's Office Entrance Conference

    Agenda: Discuss State Auditor's Office's upcoming annual audit of Lewis County (for fiscal year 2016), including the scope, timing, and cost of the audit.


    Commissioners - July 21, 2017, 1:55 p.m.