1. The State Noxious Weed Law

    The term "noxious" is a legal term, rather than botanical or technical. It is used to describe non-native plants that have been introduced to Washington from other parts of the world and have a damaging impact on the local industries that rely on having a healthy ecosystem and plant community, such as agriculture, etc. Because of their aggressive growth and lack of natural enemies in the state, these species can be highly destructive, competitive, or difficult to control. Noxious weeds can reduce crop yields, destroy native plant and animal habitats, severely limit recreational opportunities, clog waterways, lower land values, create …


    Weed Control - Jan. 10, 2012, 3:02 p.m.

  2. Board Decisions

    2024 Board Orders for taxes payable in 20252023 Board Orders for taxes payable in 20242022 Board Orders for taxes payable in 20232021 Board Orders for taxes payable in 20222020 Board Orders for taxes payable in 20212019 Board Orders for taxes payable in 20202018 Board Orders for taxes payable in 20192017 Board Orders for taxes payable in 20182016 Board Orders for taxes payable in 2017


    Commissioners - Nov. 3, 2016, 3:23 p.m.

  3. Mental Health

    Lewis County Juvenile Court works closely with Cascade Mental Health and other providers to ensure the safety and well-being of all in custody youth.Crisis Counselors are on-call 24/7 for any youth needing to speak to a counselor for any immediate concern that arises.Cascade Mental HealthCentralia:2428 W Reynolds Ave, Centralia, WA 98531(360) 330-9044Chehalis:135 W Main St, Chehalis, WA 98532(360) 748-4339


    Juvenile Court - Aug. 2, 2021, 11:40 a.m.

  4. Class Cs of Note

    Class C noxious weeds are often very common and widespread or are of special interest to the agricultural industry. They are not required for control unless selected for at the county level. The Lewis County Weed board has selected 5 species off of the C list for control under specific circumstances, as outlined in the appendix and presented below.The Class C's that are selected for or commonly found in Lewis County include: Blackberry Buffalobur Bull Thistle Canada Thistle Common Catsear Curlyleaf Pondweed English Ivy & Old Man's Beard Field Bindweed Italian Arum Oxeye Daisy Reed Canarygrass Tree of Heaven Wild …


    Weed Control - Oct. 5, 2022, 10:43 a.m.

  5. Class Bs of Concern

    The Class Bs featured here are either already found in Lewis County or have been confirmed in neighboring counties and are likely to be introduced. Weeds are often spread unintentionally through the movement of materials, such as hay, dirt, gravel, and woodchips. They are also brought in by pets, animals, floods, ATVs and other vehicles, and watercraft. Finally, many are brought in intentionally as ornamentals by those who are unfamiliar with the noxiousness of that particular species. It is very important to recognize noxious weeds so that you can have a better understanding of your risk of transporting seeds or …


    Weed Control - March 5, 2015, 1:44 p.m.

  6. Road Conditions

    Current Lewis County Road Conditions WSDOT Traffic camera / construction sites: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/CentraliaChehalis/default.aspxhttp://www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/swcam.aspxhttp://www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/trafficalerts/southwest.aspxhttp://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Regions/SouthWest/Constructionhttp://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Regions/SouthWest Resources The Cement Treated Base Process


    Public Works - Feb. 28, 2011, 9:14 a.m.

  7. Class A Priorities

    Class A noxious weeds are LCNWCB's highest priority for early detection and rapid eradication. The legal requirement for Class A weed control is total eradication of all plant parts. These weeds are either absent in Lewis county or are here with very limited distribution. The only class A species that is currently known to be present in Lewis County is a single infestation of Milk Thistle, which was found in a common dumping area of Centralia. Historically, there have been records of Giant Hogweed in Lewis County, but these, to the best of our knowledge, have been eradicated.The Class A's …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:42 a.m.

  8. Contact Public Works - Vader & Middle Fork Utility Requests


    Public Works - April 17, 2019, 12:28 p.m.

  9. Issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to provide 2026 Annual Hydrologic, Hydraulic and Geomorphic Services for public works projects. statements of qualifications (SOQs) are due electronically through OpenGov (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lew

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Dec. 23, 2025, 2:13 p.m.

  10. Issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to provide 2026 Annual Structural Engineering Services for public works projects. Submissions are due electronically through OpenGov (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa) by 2 p.m. Feb. 6, 2026.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Jan. 9, 2026, 2:45 p.m.