1. Policeman's Helmet

    Impatiens glandulifera Policeman's Helmet - An herbaceous annual that is smooth and hairless. It can range from 3 - 10 feet tall.Leaves: Usually 3 leaves per node and are usually alternate, opposite, or whorled. Leaf shape is oblong to ovate to elliptic. About 6 inches long and sharply toothed margins.Flowers: Flowers bloom from July to September. Irregular flowers that are shaped similar to a British policeman's helmet. Color ranges from white to many shades of pink. Flowers have 5 petals (2 fused), 3 sepals (2 fused), and 5 stamens.Habitat: Partially shade tolerant. Found in lowland, riparian habitats such as moist …


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

  2. Field Bindweed

    Convolvulus arvensis Field Bindweed - An herbaceous perennial with extensive rhizomes that help it creep through fields and over plants.Leaves: Arrowhead-shaped leaves that alternate along the stem. Leaves have two lobes at the base.Flowers: Flowers bloom from April-October. Flowers are bell or funnel-shaped and are about 1 inch across. They range from white-pink and have bracts (scales) where the flower stem meets the plant stem.Habitat: It grows anywhere from full sun to full shade and is drought tolerant. Found in ravines, greenbelts, forested parks, farmlands, driveways, flower gardens, and ornamental bordersWeed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Once established it …


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

  3. Code Red Alert - Pleasant Valley Road Near Mineral

    CODE RED ALERT FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE AREA OF PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD NEAR MINERAL The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a Code Red notification for the people living in the area of Pleasant Valley Road near Mineral. The Alder Lake fire has reached a level 1 evacuation trigger. This means that danger exists and you should begin making arrangements to evacuate. Evacuations at this time are voluntary. If the fire advances to level 2 you will receive further evacuation notification. Shelter will be setup in the Morton area at that time. Again, this is a Code Red level …


    Sheriff - Aug. 26, 2015, 4:04 p.m.

  4. Request for Qualifications to complete a communications infrastructure planning document focused on fire and law enforcement services and updating ADCOMM Communication studies completed in 2004 and 2005

    Please see attached.


    Commissioners - Dec. 14, 2018, 3:32 p.m.

  5. Bridge Program

    Bridges of many kinds are an integral part of every county road system. The safety and adequacy of these bridges is of vital importance to the traveling public. A program of regular periodic inspection and reporting is necessary to fully inform each county legislative authority regarding the condition and adequacy of all bridges.The County Engineer has a complete inventory of all National Bridge Inventory (NBI) bridges on the county road system, and shall be responsible for all routine and special inspections of all NBI bridges on the county road system in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) as …


    Public Works - Sept. 16, 2021, 9:56 a.m.

  6. Common Catsear

    Hypochaeris radicata Common Catsear - A perennial with a basal rosette of leaves, followed by upright/slightly bent stems that are usually leafless in its second year.Leaves: Leaves are rough and hairy, with lobed or waxy margins. Leaves can be 1.2-13.8 inches long and .2-2.8 inches wide.Flowers: Flowers bloom from May-October. Dandelion-like flowers that are yellow and disc like and are 1-1.5 inches across.Habitat: Common Catsear grows in disturbed areas, such as yards, roadsides, pastures, waste areas, gardens, and seed fields.Weed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?It is a potentially poisonous, aggressively spreading plant that invades lawns and lowland pastures. …


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

  7. Curlyleaf Pondweed

    Potamogeton crispus Curlyleaf pondweed - The entire plant stays underwater, except for the flower stalk, and usually only grows in the spring before dying off in the late summer.Leaves: Leaves are alternate along the stem, submerged, and oblong in shape. They are also stiff with distinctly wavy edges and fine teeth.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-August. Flowers are very small and have 4 petal-like lobes.Habitat: Grows in shallow or deep water that can either be still or flowing and tolerates disturbances.Weed Classification: C SelectWhy is it a Noxious Weed?This plant can form dense colonies on the surface that interfere with aquatic …


    Weed Control - Oct. 5, 2022, 4:38 p.m.

  8. Sue Kennedy to retire from career of ensuring clean drinking water in Lewis County

    Sue Kennedy, Lewis County Sr. Environmental Health Specialist – Manager of the Lewis County water program. CHEHALIS – Often times wearing an old leather hat, bright orange rain gear and work boots, for nearly three decades, Sue Kennedy has been traversing Lewis County with a mission to ensure clean drinking water for everyone.Kennedy, 63, a Sr. Environmental Health Specialist with Lewis County managing the county’s public water program, retires on Thursday. She came to work for the county in 1994 and started in her current role in 2000.In her county office is a reminder that states, ‘by means of water, …


    News Room - March 29, 2023, 2:36 p.m.

  9. Lewis County Fire Marshal warns of increased fire danger

    National Weather Service advisory map CHEHALIS – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a red flag warning for potential wildfire danger through 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 6.“With the continued warm weather now and in the foreseeable future, residents of Lewis County should remain diligent with fire safety,” Lewis County Fire Marshal Doyle Sanford said. “Current dry conditions create a high fire danger, and with predicted winds, fires can spread rapidly.”Sanford advises that if you need to burn, wait until conditions have improved.“Don’t burn in wind above 10 mph, have proper firefighting equipment on site and appropriate source of water …


    News Room - June 6, 2023, 11:14 a.m.

  10. What to do when you find bats in your belfry (or anywhere else)

    The autumn fog is rolling in, and Halloween is nearly here. It’s not just witches and ghouls that you need to keep an eye out for at this time of year. Bats sometimes visit people’s houses, and they can be a real hazard to your family, and to your pets. More


    Public Health - Sept. 12, 2018, 3:35 p.m.