1. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    What is a Public Record? A “Public Record” means any writing containing information relating to the conduct of government or the performance of any governmental or proprietary function prepared, owned, used, or retained by The County regardless of physical form or characteristics. Records created or received by employees using privately-owned devices only qualify as public record if the employee was acting within the scope of employment when the record was created or received, or when the record is subsequently used for a County purpose. How do I request records from Lewis County? Lewis County utilizes a web-based Records Center, Gov …


    Public Records - April 16, 2018, 3:38 p.m.

  2. Communications Center

    ABOUT LEWIS COUNTY 911 COMMUNICATIONSLewis County 911 Communications has provided single source call taking and dispatching services to the citizens and first responders of Lewis County since the mid-1980s. Since that time, there has been evolutionary changes in the level of service, organization structure, and governance of the program.Lewis County 911 Communications provides three essential services for Lewis County. As the Primary Service Answering Point (PSAP), they receive and record all 911 emergency calls. The second essential function is dispatching the appropriate response agencies to each emergency. The Third essential function, Lewis County 911 Communications operates and manages the vast …


    911 Communications - Dec. 6, 2013, 11:02 a.m.

  3. Packwood Sewer Project

    MaterialsOpen House Presentation - Project SummaryFAQ's - 01/25/2024Open House # 1FlyerService Area - Phase 1FAQs - 07/26/2023Comment CardPackwood Sewer Project Public Engagement Plan (updated 7-26-23)Español Press ReleaseProyecto de Alcantarillado de Packwood Preguntas Frecuentes (FAQs) Julio 2023 EspañolComentario Proyecto de alcantarillado Card 11.8.2023 - EspañolPackwood Sewer Project OverviewDescripción general del proyecto del sistema de alcantarillado de PackwoodPreguntas frecuentes sobre el proyecto del sistema de alcantarillado de PackwoodOpen House # 2FlyerEspañol FlyerService Area - Phase 1US-12 Sewer LayoutPackwood Street Sewer LayoutPast ReportsAlternative Evaluation Report


    Public Works - March 1, 2023, 12:34 p.m.

  4. Household Hazardous Waste/Hazo Hut/Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQG)

    Motor Oil and Antifreeze Recycling Customers bringing oil to the Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, are only be permitted to drop off motor oil and antifreeze on Wednesdays and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., when the Hazo Hut is open. Each customer will be permitted to drop off 5 gallons of motor oil during these times. RCW 70A.224.030 limits each household to depositing 5 gallons of motor oil each day. Please see a flyer for additional community drop-off locations for motor oil. Hazo Hut serves Lewis County residential …


    Solid Waste - March 11, 2016, 3:03 p.m.

  5. Tansy ragwort

    Jacobaea vulgaris Tansy Ragwort - An herbaceous plant that can either be a winter annual, a biennial, or sometimes a perennial. Mowing may cause the plant to grow like a perennial.Leaves: Twice divided leaves, with leaf stems at the bottom of the plant, but a singular, unbranched, stalk towards the top of the plant. First year Tansy will have a basal clump, and afterwards the leaves are alternate.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June - August. Somewhat flat-topped clusters of yellow disk and ray flowers. Flowers have bracts (scales) with black tips.Habitat: Commonly found in open, disturbed areas like roadsides, pastures, fields, …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:49 a.m.

  6. County seeks applicants for Public Health & Social Services Advisory Board

    The Lewis County Board of Health (BOH) is seeking Lewis County residents interested in serving on the Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) Advisory Board, a volunteer board that advises the BOH on issues affecting community health, environmental health, and social services.The thirteen-member board provides a unique opportunity for community members to share their experience and help shape decisions that affect public health and social services across Lewis County. Advisory Board members bring lived experience and professional expertise to inform plans and programs that impact the health and well-being of local residents.The BOH is accepting applications to fill one At-Large …


    Public Health - March 18, 2026, 9:59 a.m.

  7. Westside Connector Project

    Phase 1 Improvements NotificationWestside Connector - Phase 1 ImprovementsWestside Connector - Phase 1 Improvements - Spanish VersionOpen House #1Open House #1 PublicationEspañol PublicationStage 1 Scheuber Road ImprovementsWestside Connector Phase 1 Improvements


    Public Works - Feb. 29, 2024, 8:44 a.m.

  8. Open House #1

    Fact Sheet #1 (English)Fact Sheet #1 (Espanol)Open House Summary - 04/20/2023Presentation MaterialsProject ConsiderationsTimelineCross SectionRoundaboutPeanut RoundaboutWhere You Live BasemapComment Form ResponsesComment 1Comment 2Comment 3Comment 4Comment 5Comment 6


    Public Works - March 8, 2024, 9:07 a.m.

  9. Onalaska Subarea Plan Open House

    Onalaska Subarea Plan Open House in the Community Development Hearing Room, 125 NW Chehalis Avenue, Chehalis, 4:00-6:00pm. Materials are on the Onalaska Subarea Plan webpage https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/community-development/rezones/comprehensive-plan-and-development-regulation-amendments/onalaska-subarea-plan/


    Community Development - March 6, 2025, 1:47 p.m.

  10. Packwood Subarea Plan Phase 2 Open House

    Packwood Subarea Plan Phase 2 Open House at the Packwood Community Hall, 12935 US-12 Packwood, 5:30-7:30pm. Materials are on the Packwood Subarea Plan webpage https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/community-development/rezones/comprehensive-plan-and-development-regulation-amendments/packwood-subarea-plan/


    Community Development - March 6, 2025, 1:45 p.m.