1. European Coltsfoot

    Tussilago farfara European Coltsfoot - a rhizomatous perennial that forms intricate colonies and grows up to 18" tall.Flower: Flowers bloom from March - May. The solid yellow flower looks somewhat like a dandelion, but on a stem absent of any basal leaves. The stems are unbranched and each produces a single flower.Leaves: Basal leaves emerge after flowers begin going to seed. They vary in size from 2-12" and grow from the rhizomes in rosettes. They also have a big variation in size and can be heart shaped, orbicular, or triangular, and have a narrow indentation at the base. The margins …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:45 a.m.

  2. English hawthorn noxious weed

    English Hawthorn, Crataegus monogyna is one of the most recent additions to the Washington State Noxious Weed List.  The small tree or large shrub was added as a Class C weed to the 2016 weed list. English hawthorn grows in full sun and is found in lowland areas of Western Washington. It may be common along fence lines, forest edges and open grass land. The small tree was added to the list because of its invasive character. In San Juan County, hawthorn has infested large areas of agricultural land and open grass lands. The plant can produce dense thickets that …


    Weed Control - Jan. 5, 2016, 1:33 p.m.

  3. Individual Treatment Court

    Program Coordinator Dulce Cabrera (360) 740-2628 dulce.cabrera@lewiscountywa.gov What is Individual Treatment Court? The Lewis County Juvenile Individual Treatment Court is a court-managed designed to provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional criminal case processing. This program focuses on the needs of the youth and coming up with an individual treatment plan. It may be offered if you are have a criminal referral and have an SUD and/or MH need. This program is pre-conviction and requires family participation. If you are eligible and choose to participate in this program, you must be willing to commit to the entire program. The program may …


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 23, 2014, 3:51 p.m.

  4. 24 Hour Disease Reporting Line

    Thank you for working with us to protect the health of the community. Report a Notifiable Condition To report non-immediately reportable conditions (24 hours a day) call (360) 740-1275 to leave a message or fax a report to (360) 740-1472. For immediately-reportable conditions during business hours call (360) 740-1223 and ask staff to connect you with Communicable Disease staff. To report immediately and 24-hour reportable conditions or a public health emergency after business hours, call (360) 740-1105 and ask staff to locate the Health Officer. If no one is available with Lewis County Public Health and condition is immediately notifiable …


    Public Health - May 8, 2009, 3:13 p.m.

  5. Purple Loosestrife

    Lythrum salicaria Purple Loosestrife – Erect squarish stems, up to 8 feet tall, Leaves: 1 ½ to 4 inches long, lance-shaped and lack petioles, usually opposite and rotated 90 degrees from the previous node or whorled in sets of 3.Flowers: spikes of magenta flowers 4 – 16 inches long, flowers from July to October.Habitat: Found in wetlands and streams in the Centralia/Chehalis area as well as Stearns Creek and Mineral Lake in Lewis County.Weed Classification: B designateWhy Is It a Noxious Weed?Purple loosestrife is a vigorous competitor and can crowd out other vegetation including native species. It can quickly dominate …


    Weed Control - Sept. 12, 2022, 11:28 a.m.

  6. Call for Bid - Three 2011 Stainless Steel Slip-in Flusher Tanks

    A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. This project is a call for equipment and it will close on March 22, 2011 at 11:00 am. Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here.


    Public Works - March 7, 2011, 1:40 p.m.

  7. New Little Miss Friendly named to represent Southwest Washington Fair

    10-year old Clara Hansen of Centralia is the 2023 Little Miss Friendly. CHEHALIS – Clara Hansen, a 10-year old from Centralia, is the newly named Little Miss Friendly of the Southwest Washington Fair. She is the hostess and "living logo" of the Fair and will be the fair's representative at parades and county events over the next year.The NPRA sanctioned Rodeo is 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday nights, Aug. 16-17 at the fairgrounds’ grandstand. Tickets available by calling the fair office at 360-740-1495.The Monster Truck Nitro Tour makes a stop at the fair for the first time in 20 years, …


    News Room - Aug. 16, 2023, 12:56 p.m.

  8. COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Explained

    February 2021COVID-19 vaccine distribution explainedby Rachel Wood, M.D., MPH, Lewis County Health OfficerIn December we talked about how vaccines are developed and how the phased method of getting vaccine into people’s arms was determined. Some vaccines started being distributed locally last month. Let’s talk about how that distribution is happening, and how to find vaccine for yourself and your family.Distributing vaccine is kind of like the classic story of the fire triad. It takes three things to make fire burn – heat, fuel, and oxygen. Take any one away and the fire goes out. Vaccine distribution needs four things – …


    Public Health - Feb. 16, 2021, 10:28 a.m.

  9. Christmas Tree, Holiday Lights, and Styrofoam Recycling

    WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter and Master Gardener volunteers will offer holiday recycling from Dec. 26, 2021, through Jan. 9, 2022, in the parking lot before you enter the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA 98531. Event hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Volunteers will accept undecorated Christmas trees, block and food service Styrofoam, and unwanted holiday lights. The event is offered for free, but volunteers do accept donations to support their education and outreach programs they offer throughout the year.Please wear a mask and practice social distancing when you …


    Solid Waste - Oct. 31, 2019, 12:04 p.m.

  10. Christmas Tree, Holiday Lights, and Styrofoam Recycling (12/27/2021)

    WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter and Master Gardener volunteers will offer holiday recycling from Dec. 26, 2021, through Jan. 9, 2022, in the parking lot before you enter the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, WA 98531. Event hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Volunteers will accept undecorated Christmas trees, block and food service Styrofoam, and unwanted holiday lights. The event is offered for free, but volunteers do accept donations to support their education and outreach programs they offer throughout the year.Please wear a mask and practice social distancing when you …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 14, 2021, 2:39 p.m.