1. Planned Growth Committee

    The Lewis County Planned Growth Committee is providing options for public access to the meeting: in person, online and by phone. Planned Growth Committee meetings take place at the Community Development Environmental Health Building, 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis in the CD Conference Room (see the front counter for directions). The public may also participate via Zoom using the information below:Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89961215392?pwd=XJqianNDoa6aEeQ36lzOZNj1Ebsm5t.1Meeting ID: 899 6121 5392Passcode: 753113To participate by phone, please call 888-475-4499Agenda - 12/18/2024UGA Co-Management BOCC Letter - 12/16/2024


    Community Development - Feb. 28, 2024, 10:17 a.m.

  2. Planning Commission

    The Lewis County Planning Commission is providing options for public access to the meeting in person, online and by phone. Planning Commission meetings take place at the Lewis County Community Development & Environmental Health Building at 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Meeting Materials:Agenda - 04/22/2025Draft Meeting Notes - 04/22/2025Lewis County Comprehensive Plan Internal Review DraftStaff Report: Master Planned ResortStaff Report: Rural Residential CenterStaff Presentation: Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update & Zoning ProposalsAll Written Testimony


    Community Development - Jan. 9, 2025, 3:07 p.m.

  3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    What is a Public Record? A “Public Record” means any writing containing information relating to the conduct of government or the performance of any governmental or proprietary function prepared, owned, used, or retained by The County regardless of physical form or characteristics. Records created or received by employees using privately-owned devices only qualify as public record if the employee was acting within the scope of employment when the record was created or received, or when the record is subsequently used for a County purpose. How do I request records from Lewis County? Lewis County utilizes a web-based Records Center, Gov …


    Public Records - April 16, 2018, 3:38 p.m.

  4. Community Involvement

    The Lewis County Coroner's Office takes a proactive approach to work with community partners to try and reduce preventable deaths.Community Partnerships:Lewis County Vulnerable Adult Advocacy TeamTraffic Safety Task ForceSafety CityExpand Your Horizons/TRIO EMS CouncilLC and WA State Drowning Prevention CoalitionsDUI Victim Impact PanelCribs for KidsMock DUI crashes/presentations for local high schoolsCentralia Police Department Citizen's AcademyW.F. West Career DayThe LCCO is always available to speak to any community or civic groups that may be interested. Please feel free to contact the office for any needs you may have at 360-740-1376.


    Coroner - Oct. 10, 2013, 3:53 p.m.

  5. That Cute Little Chick Can Make You Sick - March 2018

    By Dr. Rachel Wood, Lewis County Health Officer That Cute Little Chick Can Make You Sick Salmonella bacteria are in the droppings of many chicks and ducklings Each year around Easter thousands of chicks and ducklings are welcomed into back yard family farms of all sizes. Baby birds may have Salmonella germs on their bodies, even when they are healthy and look clean. The germs also get on cages and other things the birds touch. When you handle chicks and ducklings, the germs can get on your hands and be spread to other people. If you have Salmonella bacteria on …


    Public Health - March 1, 2018, 10:25 a.m.

  6. Law Enforcement Auction Scheduled

    NOTICE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that unclaimed and/or forfeited property is in the hands of the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, Chehalis & Aberdeen Police Departments and in accordance with RCWs 63.32; 63.40; 69.50.505; and 10.105.010, will be offered for sale at PUBLIC AUCTION to be held at CHEHALIS LIVESTOCK MARKET LOCATED AT 328 HAMILTON ROAD N., CHEHALIS WASHINGTON ON SUNDAY, THE 25TH OF SEPTEMBER, 2016, AT 9:00 AM. Preview prior to sale Onsite: September 24th, 2016, from 8 AM to 4 PM September 25th, 2016, from 8 AM right up to Sale The Auction begins at …


    Sheriff - Sept. 22, 2016, 10:56 a.m.

  7. INTER-LOCAL WITH CITY OF CENTRALIA FOR BACK UP VADER WATER OPERATOR SERVICE

    Please see attached


    Commissioners - June 23, 2011, 9:11 a.m.

  8. Household Hazardous Waste/Hazo Hut/Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQG)

    Motor Oil and Antifreeze Recycling Customers bringing oil to the Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, are only be permitted to drop off motor oil and antifreeze on Wednesdays and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the Hazo Hut is open. Each customer will be permitted to drop off 5 gallons of motor oil during these times. RCW 70A.224.030 limits each household to depositing 5 gallons of motor oil each day. Please see a flyer for additional community drop-off locations for motor oil. Hazo Hut serves Lewis County residential …


    Solid Waste - March 11, 2016, 3:03 p.m.

  9. The Lewis County Youth Mentorship Program Community Resource Fair and back-to-school event at Centralia College


    News Room - July 21, 2023, 4:05 p.m.

  10. Solid Waste Utility

    Lewis County Solid Waste Utility operates solid waste transfer stations in Centralia and Morton for disposal, recycling, and yard waste drop off, and provides education and outreach regarding proper solid waste management, waste reduction, recycling, composting and hazardous waste.


    Solid Waste - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:16 p.m.