1. Hoary alyssum

    Berteroa incana Hoary Alyssum - Plant is usually silvery-gray in appearance due to stellate hairs. 1-3.5 feet tall and functions as an upright annual, biennial, or short-lived perennial.Leaves: Plant has basal leaves that are larger and oblanceolate. Leaves gradually reduce in size moving up the stem with alternate leaf arrangement.Flowers: Blooming from May-August. Flowers bloom from the bottom up in simple or branches clusters. Petals are white and are two times longer than sepals and are deeply cleft. 6 stamens per flower.Habitat: Plant is adapted to dry conditions. Usually is found in overgrazed pastures, stressed meadows, roadsides, and waste areas. …


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

  2. 2014 Noxious Weed List

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board adopted the 2014 County Weed List. The new list for 2014 includes a couple of new additions that landowners and citizens should be aware of: Lesser celandine, (Ficaria verna) or fig buttercup is a low growing perennial that is visible in the spring and dies back by mid-summer. Originally introduced as an ornamental, the species has bright yellow, solitary flowers. It prefers moist ground in open low woodlands, floodplains, and waste areas. Herbarium records identify locations Lesser celandine found in King County, Whatcom County, and Snohomish Counties. There are a number of cultivars …


    Weed Control - Feb. 12, 2014, 1:50 p.m.

  3. Open Enrollment 2026

    Aetna Plan Information (In Progress) 2026 PEBB OPEN ENROLLMENT (911 Employees ONLY) 2026 TEAMSTERS TRUST/NW ADMIN OPEN ENROLLMENT We will be updating this page as plan information becomes available.The following plan documents are tentative and are subject to change.Aetna Medical2026 Lewis County Benefit GuideAetna and MetLife FAQsLewis County Self-Administered Insurance Rules 2026Enrollment Forms for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and other MetLife Supplemental Benefits:Medical and RX Benefits Election FormMetLife Enrollment FormRate Sheet:2026 Non-Represented and AFSCME AetnaAetna Plan Summaries:2026 Aetna OAMC 500 Plan2026 Aetna OAMC 1000 Plan2026 OAMC HDHP PlanBrainshark Video - Benefits and Enrollment InformationOpen Enrollment PresentationMedical and RX Benefits …


    Human Resources - Nov. 10, 2025, 2:33 p.m.

  4. FAQ

    How is the Code Compliance workload prioritized? Currently, we act on complaint related issues unless we feel there are serious health risks or negligent activity. We are working diligently to respond to each and every complaint. Serious cases and ongoing issues often require a great deal of our time and resources and may carry priority. Why do I have to remove my junk or hulk vehicle if it is on my property? Having a hulk vehicle visible from public right of way or other real property is a violation of Lewis county Code 8.05.070. How much do hulk vehicle inspections …


    Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.

  5. Contracting (Consultants, Rosters, & Bids)

    The Public Works Department procures services, equipment, and materials in accordance with state, federal, and local regulations. The method used to select a provider depends upon the amount of the purchase, the source of the funding, and the nature of the project, among other things.To expedite this process and encourage competition in our market, the department has converted it's solicitation management to OpenGov and our vendor roster management to MRSC Rosters. See here for additional information.If you have questions please contact the Contract Administrator at (360) 740-1182 or pwcontractadmin@lewiscountywa.gov


    Public Works - Feb. 9, 2016, 8:22 a.m.

  6. Lewis County Public Health and Social Services and The Centralia Prevention Coalition offers a Parenting Preteens Together Series

    The Centralia Prevention Coalition is hosting two upcoming Parenting Preteens Together Series for parents of kids ages 9-14. You're invited 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 or Nov. 16, or Jan. 11 and Feb. 8, 2024 at Centralia High School. Everyone is welcome and there is no cost to attend. The series is all about bringing parents together to learn from each other and is designed to support parents in setting family rules.


    News Room - Oct. 5, 2023, 8:53 a.m.

  7. Scrap Metal & Appliance Recycling Event

    Lewis County residents may recycle scrap metal and household appliances for free at the old solid waste drop box at 1105 Winlock-Vader Road from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 19. Household appliances accepted in the recycling containers at the event include washers, dryers, hot water heaters, and dish washers. Please set refrigerated appliances aside in a designated area at the event. Refrigerated units include refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioning units. Please make sure all appliances recycled are free of garbage and debris. This event is for recycling scrap metal and household appliances. No other materials will be accepted.


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 11:05 a.m.

  8. Press Release: Lewis County Law Enforcement Participates in the 16th Annual National Domestic Violence Warrant Sweep.

    Click Here for Full Press Release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 10-18-18 @ 1030 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Lewis County Law Enforcement Participates in the 16th Annual National Domestic Violence Warrant Sweep. Law enforcement personnel with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Officers, Washington State Patrol, Washington State Department of Corrections, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Morton Police Department served 10 warrants yesterday during the 16th Annual National Domestic Violence Warrant Sweep. The collaborative event was conducted to locate and arrest people with outstanding warrants in the Lewis County area. During October 17th, 2018, …


    Sheriff - Oct. 18, 2018, 10:49 a.m.

  9. Press Release: Lewis County Law Enforcement Participates in the 15th Annual National Domestic Violence Warrant Sweep.

    Click here for original release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 10-20-17 @ 1100 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Lewis County Law Enforcement Participates in the 15th Annual National Domestic Violence Warrant Sweep. Deputies with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office and troopers from the Washington State Patrol served 21 warrants yesterday during the 15th Annual National Domestic Violence Warrant Sweep. The collaborative event was conducted to locate and arrest people with outstanding warrants in the Lewis County area. During October 19th, 2017, deputies and troopers assigned to the warrant sweep made 111 service attempts, resulting in 4 …


    Sheriff - Oct. 20, 2017, 7:35 p.m.

  10. Investigation into fatal Randle shooting.

    Click here for full press release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 07-05-17 @ 1130 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Investigation into fatal Randle shooting. Detectives are currently continuing to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred last night. On 07/04/2017, at approximately 1914 hours, deputies were dispatched to a shooting incident occurring on the Forest Service Road 2801, which is off of Cispus Road in Randle. The 9-1-1 caller, a 63 year old male of Glenoma, advised he had shot an individual at a campsite in self-defense. Deputies and Detectives responded, and were assisted by law enforcement …


    Sheriff - July 5, 2017, 11:41 a.m.