1. Group A

    These are water supplies that regularly serve 15 or more residential connections, 25 or more people per day for 60 or more days per year, or 1000 people for two days or more per year. Group A systems are regulated by the Washington State Department of Health (WSDOH) under WAC 246-290; Lewis County has an agreement with the State on Group A projects to administer and review WAN's and Well Site Inspections (see permitting and applications below).If you are interested in developing or revising a Group A system contact WSDOH at (360) 236-3030. For information on Group A Systems see …


    Environmental Health - Jan. 19, 2021, 12:53 p.m.

  2. Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

    The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is a federal law that prohibits and seeks to eliminate sexual assaults and sexual misconduct in correctional institutions and community corrections settings. Lewis County Juvenile Court is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for youth. We have adopted a zero tolerance policy pertaining to any form of sexual misconduct and sexual harassment of youth. Agency PolicyIn compliance with Section 115.322 of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards, Lewis County Juvenile Court has provided policies to ensure referrals of allegations for investigations. Those policies can be found by clicking PREA Policy 22.1. …


    Juvenile Court - June 4, 2024, 11:06 a.m.

  3. Second weekend of Christmas tree recycling scheduled

    Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights this weekend today through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. The event will conclude next weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Please remove all decorations and tinsel from the trees. Donations will be accepted to support WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteer community outreach programs. Flocked and artificial trees will not be accepted. You may dispose of flocked or artificial trees at the transfer station, where regular fees will apply ($20 minimum for …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 8, 2025, 11:19 a.m.

  4. Don't wait to recycling your Christmas trees!

    Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights today and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. The event concludes on Sunday! Please remove all decorations and tinsel from the trees. Donations will be accepted to support WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteer community outreach programs. Flocked and artificial trees will not be accepted. You may dispose of flocked or artificial trees at the transfer station, where regular fees will apply ($20 minimum for 340 pounds or less.) This event is …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 8, 2025, 11:26 a.m.

  5. Final day for Christmas tree and holiday light recycling

    Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. Today is the final day for the recycling event! Please remove all decorations and tinsel from the trees. Donations will be accepted to support WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteer community outreach programs. Flocked and artificial trees will not be accepted. You may dispose of flocked or artificial trees at the transfer station, where regular fees will apply ($20 minimum for 340 pounds or less.) This …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 8, 2025, 11:27 a.m.

  6. Master Gardener Class

    We will be instructing 3 classes for the Master Gardener program education requirements. It will consist of an introduction to Noxious Weeds, their impacts, identification and prevention strategies. Followed by lesson on IPMs (Integrated Pest Management) systems and then we will end with lessons in herbicide; understanding the label, basic functions, and possibly some calibration instructions.


    Weed Control - Sept. 6, 2022, 10:37 a.m.

  7. 2017 Lewis County Master Gardener Plant Sale

    The lewis County Master Gardeners are holding an annual plant sale, thousands of locally grown annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees and much much more. These plants are locally grown and adaptive to our Pacific Northwest climate. Bring your old CLEAN plant pots for recycling and for next years crop. Read More


    Solid Waste - April 11, 2017, 5:06 p.m.

  8. Winter Flu Season Update - February 2020

    While the world is watching and wondering about the novel coronavirus potential from China, it is important to remember that our winter flu season is in full swing. Novel coronavirus is a worry, but influenza is already a reality and much more likely to cause you harm here and now. More


    Public Health - Feb. 11, 2020, 8:23 a.m.

  9. Lewis County Animal Shelter reduces adult dog adoption fees through June 17

    Ana, a husky, is among the many adult dogs available for adoption. CHEHALIS – In an effort to help more dogs find their forever homes, the Lewis County Animal Shelter is holding a special dog adoption event – with extended hours and reduced adoption fees. The shelter is reducing the fee for adopting adult dogs by 50 percent – dropping the fee to $100 – and extending its hours to 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10, and Tuesday, June 13, through Saturday, June 17.The goal of this one-time, emergency reduced-fee adoption event is to encourage the public to …


    News Room - June 9, 2023, 2:36 p.m.

  10. Press Release: Suspect in Custody after Winlock Area Shooting Death

    Click Here For Original Press Release PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 05-24-18 @ 1000 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Suspect in Custody after Winlock Area Shooting Death Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred yesterday evening in the 400 Block of Meier Road, Winlock. On 05/23/2018, at approximately 2012 hours, deputies were dispatched to report of a 44 year old male of Winlock being shot by his neighbor. The initial information provided to deputies via 9-1-1 was the victim had been playing basketball with his juvenile son, when a neighbor pulled into the driveway, brandished …


    Sheriff - May 24, 2018, 10:07 a.m.