1. Special Meeting of the Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (virtual only)

    The Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) will host a special meeting at 1:00 p.m. Jan. 10 to receive an overview of the Lewis County Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Plan draft update. A consulting firm, Herrera Environmental, has been working with the SWAC and County staff to update the document. After the overview, and a question-and-answer session, SWAC members will consider whether to recommend the draft document be approved and forwarded to the Department of Ecology for its initial informal review process. The public is invited to this meeting to learn more about the Lewis County Solid & …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 19, 2023, 10 a.m.

  2. Tire Recycling Events in Centralia & Winlock March 5

    Two free tire recycling events will be held on March 5 & 6 and March 12 & 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at two Lewis County locations. One collection event will take place at the City of Winlock Public Works Department, 712 NW Dexter Avenue, Winlock, and the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, 1909 S. Gold St., Centralia. The events, which are for Lewis County residents only, will accept 15 tires per person, passenger and light truck tires on or off the rim, and semi-truck tires off the rim. Be prepared to show identification. Please do not bring …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 19, 2021, 2:53 p.m.

  3. Tire Recycling Events in Centralia & Winlock March 6

    Two free tire recycling events will be held on March 6 and March 12 & 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at two Lewis County locations. One collection event will take place at the City of Winlock Public Works Department, 712 NW Dexter Avenue, Winlock, and the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, 1909 S. Gold St., Centralia. The events, which are for Lewis County residents only, will accept 15 tires per person, passenger and light truck tires on or off the rim, and semi-truck tires off the rim. Be prepared to show identification. Please do not bring tires from …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 19, 2021, 2:56 p.m.

  4. Toxicology

    In some cases, blood will be sent to a toxicology laboratory for testing to determine what substances may be in the decedent's system and what those levels are.This testing can take 4-6 weeks to come back at which point the results are sent to the assigned Forensic Pathologist who will use the results to make the final determination of cause and manner of the death. The entire process can take up to 8 weeks.A Death Certificate can be issued for the case as soon as a mortuary has been chosen by the legal next of kin. The cause/manner of death …


    Coroner - Nov. 26, 2025, 10:35 a.m.

  5. Press Release: Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Many at Annual Meeting

    Click Here for Full Press Release PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 02-09-18 @ 0815 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Many at Annual Meeting The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office held its annual meeting yesterday afternoon at Bethel Church in Chehalis. The office holds a meeting every year to recognize outstanding work by its employees and community members. Strategic planning and agency goals for the year ahead are also shared with employees and their families at the meeting. “This is a time of year my command staff and I look forward to every …


    Sheriff - Feb. 9, 2018, 10:29 a.m.

  6. COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

    December 2020by Rachel Wood, M.D., MPH, Lewis County Health OfficerLast month we talked about how vaccines are developed and planning underway to distribute them once available. This month, we are excited over the news that one or more COVID-19 vaccines are nearly ready for use. Just like any other new product, supplies will be scarce at first, then become more plentiful in the weeks and months to come. That is why so much analysis and planning have gone into vaccine distribution. The small quantities available at first must be prioritized to make sure that the vaccine is used where it …


    Public Health - Dec. 15, 2020, 9:53 a.m.

  7. Scotch Broom

    Cytisus scoparius Scotch Broom - Everyone's favorite noxious weed! A woody perennial shrub that has many branches. Plants can range from 3-10 feet tall.Leaves: Scotch Broom has few leaves. The upper leaves are simple with the lower leaves being 3 parted. Leaves are pointed at each end and can fall early in the year, leaving bare, green stems.Flowers: Flowers bloom from March through June. Typical pea family flowers in shape. Bright yellow in color with 5 petals.Habitat: Typically, can be found along roadsides, in pastures, grasslands, and open areas with recent soil disturbance.Weed Classification: B SelectWhy is it a Noxious …


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

  8. Jury Reporting Instructions

    This message is for DECEMBER jurors updated THURSDAY DECEMBER 18, 2025 @ 11:20 AM.***ALL JURORS WILL REPORT TO THE LAW AND JUSTICE CENTER***Additional juror parking for the Law and Justice Center may be found at 234 NW North St/corner of NW North St and Cascade Ave.Arrive early enough to get parked and checked through security by your panel's report time. Please pack your purse or bag lightly as security will ask to examine the contents.Please check after 6:00 p.m. EVERY NIGHT to verify when your attendance is required. THESE DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ON A DAILY BASIS, …


    Clerk - Oct. 16, 2017, 9:47 a.m.

  9. 21-006 Interlocal Agreements between Lewis County and the cities of Centralia and Vader

    Please see the attached


    Commissioners - Feb. 24, 2021, 4:03 p.m.

  10. CANCELED: Dangerous Animal Designation Hearing - DAD 22-07 and DAD 22-08

    CANCELED: Dangerous Animal Designation Hearing - DAD 22-07 and DAD 22-08


    Environmental Health - July 12, 2022, 2:02 p.m.