1. Basic Composting Class

    WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers are hosting a Basic Home Composting Workshop at Centralia College East in Morton as part of the Repair & Sustainability Fair at 11 a.m. on March 22. Learn how to convert organic materials from your yard, garden, and kitchen into nutrient rich compost to improve your soil, promote healthy plants, and reduce pesky pests! Participants who are interested can enter their names into a drawing for a free compost bin. This event is free to the public. Support for this workshop is provided in part by the Washington State Department of Ecology.


    Solid Waste - March 7, 2025, 9:51 a.m.

  2. Lewis County Spring Hiring Fair

    Lewis County is looking for your expertise! In cooperation with the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce, a spring hiring fair is set for 12 noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 13 at the Centralia Outlets.If you're searching for a job or open to a new opportunity, the Southwest Washington Fair is offering a variety of positions in the fairgrounds office and at the Fair, Aug. 15-20.Lewis County 911 Communications is hiring telecommunication officers. If you like multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, this is the career for you!https://lewiscountywa.gov/departments/911-communications/You can always check out the Lewis County jobs board by clicking https://jobs.lewiscountywa.gov/


    News Room - June 5, 2023, 4:06 p.m.

  3. 2018 River Gage information

    The Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority has changed the vertical datumon the following rivers in Lewis County:1. Chehalis River at Doty2. Chehalis River at Mellen St. Centralia3. Skookumchuch Riverat Pearl St. Centralia4. Newaukum River at ChehalisThe Guage information now reflects the given water level as height above mean sea level.The information below represents this change. The Conversion information and historic flood cresthistory dating back to 1971.Click here to print 2018 river gage phase comparison chartClick here to print Lewis County Rivers Flood Crest Historyflood%20authority%20logo_sm.pngClick below for theChehalis River Basin Flood Authority2018 Chehlais Basin Gage Height Conversion Project


    Emergency Management - Sept. 13, 2018, 8:08 a.m.

  4. Lewis County Transfer Stations are Open on Labor Day

    Lewis County Transfer Stations in Centralia and Morton will be open regular hours on Labor Day, Sept. 6. Centralia will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Morton will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Inbound gates for both sites close 15 minutes prior to facility closure.The Administration Office at the Centralia site, however, will be closed. The office will return to regular hours on Tuesday, Sept. 7.


    Solid Waste - May 11, 2021, 3:34 p.m.

  5. Lewis County transfer stations are closed for Thanksgiving Day

    Happy Thanksgiving! Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are closed today, Nov. 27, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day Holiday. They will resume regular hours on Friday, Nov. 28. The administration office at the Centralia site, however, will be closed until Monday, Dec. 1.


    Solid Waste - July 1, 2025, 11:07 a.m.

  6. Lewis County solid waste sites open on Veterans Day

    Lewis County solid waste transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are open regular hours on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Centralia is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Morton is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Remember that both sites close their inbound gates 15 minutes prior to facility closure. The Solid Waste Administration Office at the Centralia site will be closed for the holiday. It will resume regular hours on Monday, Nov. 14.


    Solid Waste - Aug. 25, 2022, 3:40 p.m.

  7. Issue call for bids for public safety radio power and battery backup system. Bids can be submitted online (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa) and are due by 5 p.m. Sept. 18.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Aug. 8, 2024, 11:55 a.m.

  8. Free Tire & Vehicle Battery Recycling Event-April 23-25, 2015

    A free tire and vehicle battery recycling event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 23, 24 and 25, 2015, at the old Winlock Solid Waste drop box, 1105 Winlock-Vader Road. · Passenger and light truck tires, on or off the rim, and vehicle batteries, will be accepted for free. ·This event, sponsored by the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility, Lewis County Code Enforcement and the Washington State Dept. of Ecology, is for Lewis County residential customers only (no business customers, please). ·No semi-truck or heavy equipment tires accepted. ·For more information, call the Lewis County Solid …


    Public Works - April 22, 2015, 3:34 p.m.

  9. 2011 Budget

    Download the Entire 2011 Budget, or continue below to download individual sections.2011 Budget for Lewis County, WashingtonBudget SummaryBudget Summary & Message County Government Organizational Chart/Guide to LC Government Budget PurposeCalendar Financial Structure Fund Structure/Funds by Type Accomplishments & Strategic Plan Goals Budget & Property Tax Resolutions Financial Forecast Current Expense All FundsRevenues & Expenditures by Elected Office & DepartmentAssessorAuditorBudget/FiscalCapital Facilities Central Services Chehalis/Centralia Airport Clerk CommissionersCommunity Development CoronerDistrict Court Human ResourcesProsecutorPublic Health Public Works Risk ManagementSheriff Soil & Water Conservation Superior Court TreasurerWeed Control WSU ExtensionCapital Budget Roads Land AcquisitionVader Water System Improvements Capital Facilities Packwood & South County Airport …


    Budget - March 23, 2011, 3:05 p.m.

  10. Notice of Auction

    For more information, visit the blog post regarding this event.


    Sheriff - Sept. 9, 2010, 4:44 p.m.