1. Lewis County Housing Initiative

    Update: Lewis County selects night-by-night shelter location after public input.Press Release, General Q & A, and BOCC Facebook The Lewis County Housing Initiative, implemented by the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners via resolution on Feb. 15, 2022, is a 12-step blueprint to address the local housing crisis. This resolution adopts a set of objectives and a work plan to implement the 2020 Strategic Plans' directive to increase the availability and affordability of housing in Lewis County. See the press release for more details. Full Documents and Details Lewis County Housing Initiative Work Plan for Housing Initiative 2021 Housing Summit …


    Commissioners - Feb. 15, 2022, 1:43 p.m.

  2. Lewis County Public Health District

    The Coroner's Office works closely with the staff of the Public Health District to identify health issues affecting the public and working to reduce those effects through public education.This is also where copies of Death Certificates can be requested. We do not issue or release Death Certificates.The Health District can be contacted at 360-740-1222.


    Coroner - Jan. 31, 2014, 2:28 p.m.

  3. Christmas Day! Lewis Co. transfer stations are closed

    Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are closed today, Dec. 25, for the Christmas Day holiday. They will return to their normal hours on Thursday, Dec. 26.


    Solid Waste - Sept. 3, 2024, 4:23 p.m.

  4. Lewis County Transfer Stations are closed for Presidents' Day (2/17)

    Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are closed today for the Presidents' Day holiday. They will return to their regular hours on Tuesday, Feb. 18.


    Solid Waste - Nov. 22, 2024, 11:30 a.m.

  5. Drug Testing Services RFP Temporarily Suspended

    The vendor selection for the Drug Testing Services RFP that was issued on August 17, 2020 is being temporarily suspended pending contract negotiations with the recipient of the treatment RFP.


    Superior Court - Oct. 22, 2020, 4:16 p.m.

  6. Sensitive Document Shredding Event in Centralia

    Sensitive Document Shredding: Residents may bring up to 3 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. There is no charge for this service. The shredded paper will be recycled at a paper recycling facility. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in conjunction with the Repair & Sustainability Fair at Centralia College. The exact location is TBD.


    Solid Waste - July 14, 2023, 4:08 p.m.

  7. Do you have a weed, invasive weed, noxious weed?

    Do you have a weed, noxious weed, invasive weed or “superweed”?  Simple distinctions make all the difference. The Weed Science Society of America defines a weed as a plant that causes economic losses or ecological damage, creates health problems for humans or animals, or is undesirable where it is growing. Examples: Crabgrass (Digitaria spp.), Giant foxtail (Setaria faberii) and Common lambsquarter (Chenopodium album). A noxious weed is any plant designated by federal, state or local government officials as injurious to public health, agriculture, recreation, wildlife or property. Once a weed is classified as noxious, authorities can implement quarantines and take …


    Weed Control - Feb. 29, 2016, 11:56 a.m.

  8. Exempt & Permitted Sites

    Solid Waste & Hazardous Waste PermitSolid Waste & Hazardous Waste Permits are good for 1 year January through December.Renewal Application for a Solid Waste PermitSolid Waste Exemption Permit requires the following:Application to our office, Environmental Health 125 NW Chehalis Avenue Chehalis, WAUndergo an inspection by one of our Environmental Health StaffRenewal and continuation of a Solid Waste Exemption Permit requires the following:Annual report filed with the Washington State Department of Ecology and Lewis County Environmental HealthUpon receipt of the yearly report due by April 1st one of our Environmental Health Staff will schedule the yearly inspectionApplication for a Solid Waste …


    Environmental Health - May 4, 2020, 11:38 a.m.

  9. Home Gardening for Your Health - April 2018

    By Dr. Rachel Wood, Lewis County Health Officer Home Gardening for Your Health Even though it is not very sunny yet, all around us new green shoots are poking up out of the ground heralding the end of winter. While you enjoy seeing spring flowers and warmer days, think about using some of your open space to grow delicious, healthy food, too. Nutrition packed for a healthier you! Fruits and vegetables that can be grown in your garden are packed full of many nutrients that can help you decrease the risk of certain diseases. Some of those powerful nutrients include …


    Public Health - April 4, 2018, 1 a.m.

  10. COVID-19 Community Resources

    If your organization would like to be included on this list please email us at webmaster@lewiscountywa.gov. Tips for Getting Through the COVID-19 Shutdown The stay home - stay safe order is an important aspect of Washington State’s defense against the COVID-19 virus. But prolonged isolation can be difficult to weather. Here are a few tips and tricks brought to you by the Lewis County Community Services Coalition to help you make it through. https://twintransit.org/2020/05/08/2009/ COVID-19 Testing Sites Click here to see where you can get COVID-19 testing in Lewis County. Twin Transit TwinTransit will continue to provide paratransit service for …


    Central Services - March 27, 2020, 10:05 a.m.