1. Improving Quality of Life for Our Veterans - February 2019

    There are many things that contribute to our quality of life here in Lewis County – everything from where you live or work, to what you eat for breakfast, or how much stress you have in your day-to-day life. It’s common sense that your health affects your quality of life. Find out just how much at http://bit.ly/2T38SW8. However, it’s also true that your quality of life can affect your health. See what how much of an impact stress can have at https://mayocl.in/2Decu20. More


    Public Health - Feb. 6, 2019, 4:38 p.m.

  2. Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update

    Beginning July 2023, Lewis County and all cities in the county are required by the Washington State Growth Management Act to update their comprehensive plans. Lewis County is coordinating this effort through the Planned Growth Committee. Updates will include changes to the zoning map and development regulations. The Comprehensive Plan sets goals and policies that impact all of Lewis County. The plan includes goals for housing, transportation, economic development, services (e.g., fire districts), land use and zoning, agriculture and forestry, recreation and the environment. The Board of County Commissioners will hold a hearing on Volumes 1, 2, 3 and 5 …


    Community Development - Jan. 25, 2023, 1:28 p.m.

  3. Sheriff's Office Looking for Reserve Deputies

    The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Centralia Police Department, will be tentatively hosting a Reserve Law Enforcement Academy from April 5th through September 3rd, 2016. This program, sponsored through the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission, certifies individuals to become reserve deputies and officers throughout Washington State. The Reserve Academy requires a minimum of 249.5 hours of course work, and is a condensed version of the 720 hour academy required by full-time law enforcement officers. The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office has an active Volunteer Reserve Program. Reserve deputies typically work with full-time deputies in performance of their …


    Sheriff - Jan. 20, 2016, 4:26 p.m.

  4. Winlock Community Recycle Event

    Satellite Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Residential customers may drop off their unwanted or left-over oil-based paint, cleaners, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and other household chemicals at the old solid waste Winlock Drop Box, 1105 Winlock-Vader Road on April 23. Please be prepared to leaves your containers at the event. Workers don't have a place to empty them, and return them to customers at satellite events. Limits for these events are 10 CFL lights, 5 gallons motor oil, 5 gallons antifreeze, 15 gallons oil-based paint, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no containers larger than 5 gallons.Styrofoam Recycling: Recycle block Styrofoam …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 2:06 p.m.

  5. West Lewis County Community Recycle Event

    Lewis County residents may participate in this Community Recycle Event in Pe Ell at Town Hall, 111 Main St., Pe Ell, WA, 98572 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 23.Satellite Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Residential customers may drop off their unwanted or leftover cleaners, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and other household chemicals. Please be prepared to leaves your containers at the event. Workers don't have a place to empty them, and return them to customers at satellite events. Limits for these events are 5 gallons motor oil, 5 gallons antifreeze, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no containers larger …


    Solid Waste - July 14, 2023, 4:45 p.m.

  6. County's Disposal District Commissioners meet today

    Pursuant to RCW 36.58.100 et seq., the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District (LCSWDD) No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation, was established by Ordinance 1124 (now LCC 8.15.150) in 1992, after Lewis County and all incorporated cities signed an interlocal agreement to form it. In addition to forming the district, the agreement established flow control, directing all solid waste generated in Lewis County to be disposed of at LCSWDD sites. Representatives from the cities and the County serve as the Executive Advisory Committee to the Disposal District Commissioners, who by statute are the Lewis County Commissioners.The governing board of the LCSWDD …


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 11:10 a.m.

  7. Solid Waste Disposal District Commissioners meet today

    Pursuant to RCW 36.58.100 et seq., the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District (LCSWDD) No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation, was established by Ordinance 1124 (now LCC 8.15.150) in 1992, after Lewis County and all incorporated cities signed an interlocal agreement to form it. In addition to forming the district, the agreement established flow control, directing all solid waste generated in Lewis County to be disposed of at LCSWDD sites. Representatives from the cities and the County serve as the Executive Advisory Committee to the Disposal District Commissioners, who by statute are the Lewis County Commissioners.The governing board of the LCSWDD …


    Solid Waste - July 1, 2025, 11:27 a.m.

  8. Disposal District Commissioners discuss solid waste issues today

    Pursuant to RCW 36.58.100 et seq., the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District (LCSWDD) No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation, was established by Ordinance 1124 (now LCC 8.15.150) in 1992, after Lewis County and all incorporated cities signed an interlocal agreement to form it. In addition to forming the district, the agreement established flow control, directing all solid waste generated in Lewis County to be disposed of at LCSWDD sites. Representatives from the cities and the County serve as the Executive Advisory Committee to the Disposal District Commissioners, who by statute are the Lewis County Commissioners.The governing board of the LCSWDD …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 26, 2025, 11:29 a.m.

  9. Lewis Co. Solid Waste Disposal District meets today (1/26)

    Pursuant to RCW 36.58.100 et seq., the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District (LCSWDD) No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation, was established by Ordinance 1124 (now LCC 8.15.150) in 1992, after Lewis County and all incorporated cities signed an interlocal agreement to form it. In addition to forming the district, the agreement established flow control, directing all solid waste generated in Lewis County to be disposed of at LCSWDD sites. Representatives from the cities and the County serve as the Executive Advisory Committee to the Disposal District Commissioners, who by statute are the Lewis County Commissioners.The governing board of the LCSWDD …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 24, 2025, 1:58 p.m.

  10. Packwood Recycle Event

    Satellite Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Residential customers may drop off their unwanted or left-over oil-based paint, cleaners, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and other household chemicals at the Packwood Community Hall, 12935 US Hwy. 12, Packwood, WA. Please be prepared to leaves your containers at the event. Workers don't have a place to empty them, and return them to customers at satellite events. Limits for these events are 10 CFL lights, 5 gallons motor oil, 5 gallons antifreeze, 15 gallons oil-based paint, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no containers larger than 5 gallons.Styrofoam Recycling: Recycle block Styrofoam or food-service Styrofoam. …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 1:52 p.m.