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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.
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Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) and Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Plan
About SWAC The Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) serves in an advisory capacity in the development of programs and policies concerning solid waste handling and disposal and to review and comment upon proposed rules, policies, or ordinances prior to their adoption (RCW 70A.205.110). The SWAC also assists Lewis County Solid Waste Utility staff in the development of a five-year “Solid Waste Management Plan” to help guide how Lewis County manages garbage and recycling now, and into the future.SWAC members are citizens, members of public interest groups, professionals from the business and agricultural community, operators of solid waste collection …
Solid Waste - Oct. 20, 2020, 4:45 p.m.
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Aggression Replacement Training (ART)
Aggression Replacement Training (ART) is cognitive behavioral intervention focused on adolescents, training them to cope with their aggressive and violent behaviors. It is a multi-modal program that is comprised of three components; Social skills, Anger Control Training and Moral Reasoning. ART was developed in the US during in 1981 and is now used in human services systems including, but not limited to juvenile justice systems, human services schools and adult corrections throughout North America as well as Europe, South America, and Australia. General Information ART was designed by Arnold P. Goldstein and Barry Glick in the 1980s. They took concepts …
Juvenile Court - July 22, 2009, 3:45 p.m.
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SNAP-Ed
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed) is a federally funded grant program that supports evidence-based nutrition education and obesity prevention interventions and projects for persons eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) through complementary direct education, multi-level interventions, and community and public health approaches to improve nutrition.SNAP-Ed is an evidence-based program that helps people lead healthier lives. SNAP-Ed teaches people using or eligible for SNAP about good nutrition and how to make their food dollars stretch further. SNAP-Ed participants also learn to be physically active.Please contact Lewis County's SNAP-Ed Program Coordinator, at 360-740-3327, with any questions about …
Public Health - June 27, 2024, 10:58 a.m.
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Planning Commission
The Lewis County Planning Commission is providing options for public access to the meeting in person, online and by phone. Planning Commission meetings take place at the Lewis County Community Development & Environmental Health Building at 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Agenda - 03/11/2025Meeting Notes - 03/11/2025Lewis County Comprehensive Plan Internal Review DraftLewis County Policy Matrix2025-03-07 Staff Report and Comp Plan QandA
Community Development - Jan. 9, 2025, 3:04 p.m.
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Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1
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 22, 2021, 12:10 p.m.
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Packwood Airport (55S)
Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) MeetingsNewslettersPackwood Airport Fact SheetMeeting #1PAC flyer - Packwood - 3.7.23Packwood Chapters 1 & 2 - 2.24.23Packwood AppendicesPackwood PAC Meeting 1 NotesPackwood PAC Meeting VideoMeeting #2PAC Meeting #2 PostcardChapter 3 - Aviation Activity ForecastsChapter 4 - Packwood Facility RequirementsPAC Meeting #2 - July 11, 2023PAC Meeting #2 Attendee ListPAC Meeting #2 RecordingMeeting #3PAC Meeting #3 PostcardPAC FlyerImplementation PlanLayout PlanTerminal AreaPAC Meeting PresentationMeeting#3 Sign in SheetPAC Meeting #3 VideoFinal Draft Airport Master Plan UpdateFinal Draft Master PlanFinal Airport Master Plan UpdateFinal Master Plan
Airports - May 21, 2012, 2:20 p.m.
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BECCA Bill
What is BECCA Bill? RCW 13.32A.010The legislature finds that within any group of people there exists a need for guidelines for acceptable behavior and that, presumptively, the experience and maturity of parents make them better qualified to establish guidelines beneficial to and protective of their children. The legislature further finds that it is the right and responsibility of adults to establish laws for the benefit and protection of the society; and that, in the same manner, the right and responsibility for establishing reasonable guidelines for the family unit belongs to the adults within that unit. Further, absent abuse or neglect, …
Juvenile Court - Oct. 23, 2014, 12:02 p.m.
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Tools, Treasures & Treats!
Plan to attend Tools, Treasures & Treats, the Master Recycler Composters of Lewis County's first tool and bake sale to raise money to support the new MRC Tool Bucket Library. The two-day event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11 at the Floral Park Sustainability Park, 103 E. Floral St., Centralia. Donated tools will be for sale as well as items baked by local volunteers. On Oct. 11, a cider press event will take place. Members of the public will be invited to bring their own apples and containers. Apples will be pressed on a …
Solid Waste - July 18, 2025, 9:44 a.m.
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Behavioral Health
Request a Naloxone Training Interested in an opioid overdose & naloxone training for your organization or for a community event? We offer both in-person and online trainings via Teams.For questions or to schedule, contact Caroline Garibay at caroline.garibay@lewiscountywa.gov. Learn More Safe Medication ReturnGet NaloxoneOpioid & Overdose Prevention Education Behavioral Health Providers and Services American Behavioral Health SystemsCascade Community HealthcareCommunity Integrated Health Services (CIHS)CORE HealthDestination Hope & RecoveryEugenia CenterGather ChurchGreat Rivers Behavioral Health(Listed as Lewis County Regional Behavioral Health AdvocatesNational Alliance on Mental Illness - NAMI LewisNew Directions CounselingTrue North ESD 113Valley View Public Health & Social Services Contact Caroline GaribaySocial …
Public Health - July 17, 2015, 1:22 p.m.