1. Public Works FAQ

    Do you pick up dead animals? Yes, but only if it is on the county right-of-way (road or ditch); not if it is on private property. Why can’t you just drain this swampy area so the road won’t get flooded? We have strict rules imposed on us by other departments such as Washington State Fish and Wildlife Department, Department of Ecology, and other State/Federal agencies. The problem must be related to a road. We cannot drain private land. Who do I call to get a ditch cleaned? The Area Supervisor can be contacted. Please call Public Works at (360)740-1123 to …


    Public Works - April 12, 2016, 1:18 p.m.

  2. 2016 VADER-ENCHANTED VALLEY WATER SYSTEM PLAN

    2016 Vader-Enchanted Valley Water System PlanDocuments:Table of ContentsAbbreviations & AcronymsSection 1 - IntroductionSection 2 - DescriptionSection 3 - Planning Data & DemandSection 4 - System AnalysisSection 5 - Water Use Efficiency ProgramSection 6 - Water QualitySection 7 - Source Water ProtectionSection 8 - Operation & Maintenance ProgramSection 9 - Design & Construction StandardsSection 10 - Improvement ProgramSection 11 - Financial ProgramAppendices:Appendix A - Water Facilities Inventory FormAppendix B - WSP Review & Approval Documents (Consistency Review Approvals, DOH Meeting documentation, draft WSP Comments & Responses, Meeting Notes, Lewis County Resolutions & Approvals) Appendix C - Water Rights Certificates Appendix D …


    Public Works - Nov. 21, 2016, 12:10 p.m.

  3. *Special meeting: Joint hearing with Chehalis on UGA ILA

    Lewis County will hold a joint hearing with Chehalis regarding an interlocal agreement that would allow the city to annex territory within the urban growth area (UGA).AgendaPlease click here to view the agenda.Ordinance 1368Ordinance 1368Exhibit AExhibit A, Attachment AExhibit A, Attachment BExhibit A, Attachment CSpecial meeting materialsPlease click here for Lewis County's special meeting notice.Please click here to view Resolution 25-260, which includes Lewis County's legal notice for the hearing as well as a copy of the draft ordinance.City of Chehalis materialsPlease click here to access information the City of Chehalis has posted regarding the proposed interlocal agreement.Please click here …


    Commissioners - Sept. 23, 2025, 3:41 p.m.

  4. Transfer Station Yard Waste Drop Off

    360-740-1451Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA 98531Map to Central Transfer StationMon.-Sat. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; In-bound gates close at 5:15 p.m.Yard Waste: $100.00 per ton; $15.00 minimum for 300 pounds or less.Grass clippings, leaves, garden spoils and other yard debris that is not chippable.No noxious weeds. Here is a list of noxious weeds.Wood Debris: $100.00 per ton; $15.00 minimum for 300 pounds or less.Wood debris from yard or landscaping that can be ground up into chips.No treated wood or dimensional lumber.East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 US Hwy 12, Morton, WA 98356Mon.-Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Yardwaste: $100.00 per ton; …


    Solid Waste - Jan. 23, 2021, 9:42 a.m.

  5. Poison Hemlock

    Conium maculatum Poison Hemlock - Very tall biennial that can grow up to around 12 feet in height. Stems will have purple splotches that help with identification.Leaves: Leaves are fern-like, toothed and finely divided. Look very similar to wild carrot leaves.Flowers: Flowers bloom from April-August. Flowers are small, white, and occur in 4–8-inch umbrella-shaped clusters.Habitat: Plant is highly adaptive, but prefers rich, moist soil.Weed Classification: B SelectWhy is it a Noxious Weed?The entire plant is toxic to animals and humans. Contains poisonous alkaloids, such as coniine. Poison Hemlock can spread quickly and infest large areas.Poison Hemlock should not be burned, …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:48 a.m.

  6. Yellow Toadflax

    Linaria vulgaris Yellow Toadflax - A perennial growing 8-31 inches tall from creeping roots. Forms colonies.Leaves: Many narrow, linear leaves up to 4 inches in length, alternating along the stem.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-September. Many flowers crowd the top 2-9 inches of the plant. Flowers are yellow, hairy, and have orange "throats." Resembles snapdragons.Habitat: Grows in a variety of habitats, including: roadsides, edges of fields, rangelands, meadows, cultivated fields, and waste areas.Weed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?It can easily invade range and farmlands outcompeting desirable crops/forage. Livestock will rarely eat the plant.Yellow Toadflax can infest cultivated land easily, …


    Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:33 a.m.

  7. Toxicology

    In some cases, blood will be sent to a toxicology laboratory for testing to determine what substances may be in the decedent's system and what those levels are.This testing can take 4-6 weeks to come back at which point the results are sent to the assigned Forensic Pathologist who will use the results to make the final determination of cause and manner of the death. The entire process can take up to 8 weeks.A Death Certificate can be issued for the case as soon as a mortuary has been chosen by the legal next of kin. The cause/manner of death …


    Coroner - Nov. 26, 2025, 10:35 a.m.

  8. Coroner

    About Contact The Coroner is responsible for investigation of the circumstances surrounding deaths which come under the jurisdiction of the Coroner's Office: Read More → Coroner 585 NW Center St. Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-1376 Contact the Coroner News There are no items to show at this time. Meet Your Coroner, Warren McLeod Warren McLeod has been the Lewis County Coroner since January 1, 2011. The Coroner is a half-time position and Warren is also the Forensics Professor at South Puget Sound Community College. Warren worked ambulance as an EMT for sixteen years in Boston, MA where he was born …


    Coroner - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  9. Lewis County Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Commission (LCORT)

    The Lewis County Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Group's - purpose is to identify current challenges and future opportunities associated with recreation and tourism in Lewis County and to position communities to minimize impacts and maximize benefits.The Lewis County Outdoor Recreation and Tourism group brings representatives from local government, public entities and private industry together to address growing concerns with the impact of outdoor recreation and tourism. Many Lewis County communities are not taking full advantage of the existing opportunities and lack the infrastructure to support both current and future activity. By consulting the appropriate stakeholders and similar organizations already in …


    Commissioners - June 9, 2021, 10:59 a.m.

  10. ONLINE MARRIAGE APPLICATION

    The Lewis County Auditor's Office offers the ability for applicants to begin the marriage application process from the comfort of their homes. By clicking on the link below, applicants will be able to fill in the necessary information for the marriage application and certificate.After completely filling in all fields and pressing submit, the applicants will be given a marriage application number to bring with them to the Auditor's Office. Applicants will need to bring the number, valid government issued I.D., and cash or check for $172.00.The Auditor's Office processes the licenses Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:15 p.m. The license …


    Auditor - Oct. 30, 2015, 10:50 a.m.