1. 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.

  2. Medication Drop Box Program

    The Sheriff's Evidence Department manages collection of medication drop boxes. If you have outdated or medications that you no longer need, you may bring them to one of the following drop boxes:Chehalis, Law and Justice building (inside)Centralia, Police Department (outside)Morton, Police Department (inside)Mossyrock, City Hall (inside)Winlock, City Hall (inside)Toledo, City Hall (inside)


    Environmental Health - Sept. 23, 2019, 9:19 a.m.

  3. SEP25-0021 / WCF25-0002 / APL25-0002 Harmoni Towers, Verizon WCF construction

    Appeal (APL25-002) APL25-0002 ApplicationAPL25-0002 Appeal Public Comments Submitted During SEPA and Notice of Application SEP25-0021/WCF25-0002 All Public Comments Administrative Documents WCF25-0002 Notice of ApplicationWCF25-0002 Complete LetterMSR25-0118 Conditional Approval Application Documents WCF25-0002 Application DocumentsWCF25-0002 Additional Information PacketAll SEPA documents are located on the Department of Ecology website.


    Community Development - Aug. 19, 2025, 2:07 p.m.

  4. New Bidcall - Fleet Services - One Used Backhoe

    A new project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. The bids are due May 28, 2019 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Room 210, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The bids will be opened at 11:00am or later.Fleet Services - One Used Backhoe


    Public Works - May 13, 2019, 8:25 a.m.

  5. Pets Are Good for You - June 2019

    Research on human-animal interactions is still a fairly new science. Many studies have shown positive emotional and physiological health effects of pet ownership. Six out of 10 pet owners say their fur babies are members of their family. Whether science agrees or not, that indicates a strong, positive relationship. Pets Are Good for You


    Public Health - June 7, 2019, 8:40 a.m.

  6. Family Law Facilitator Services now available

    COURT FACILITATOR SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE FOR LEWIS COUNTY FAMILY LAW CASESThe Court Facilitator assists unrepresented parties work their way through the legal system to move family law cases to resolution.Beginning March, 2024, you can schedule an in person appointment with the Family Law Facilitator. You will need to fill out the Request form for facilitator services and the facilitator will contact you to schedule your appointment.There is a user fee of $25 for facilitator services that will need to be paid to the Clerk before the appointment is scheduled unless there is a prior determination of indigency. You must bring …


    Superior Court - March 13, 2024, 12:24 p.m.

  7. Preventing Accidental 9-1-1 calls

    Preventing Accidental 9-1-1 CallsEach month over 1200 Wireless 911 calls for service are received by Lewis County Communications. Cell phones have proven to be invaluable tools for help in an emergency. Quick access to 911 services is a common reason people choose to purchase wireless phones.However, wireless phones can easily dial 911 without the phone owner being aware that a 911 call has been made. It is estimated that accidental dialing causes over 20% of the wireless 911 calls in Lewis County. Accidental 911 calls can occur when a phone is placed in a pocket or purse, and gets bumped. …


    911 Communications - March 7, 2012, 8:34 a.m.

  8. Food Program Permits and Forms

    Temporary Food Establishment ApplicationCourtesy Permit ApplicationPermit Exemption ApplicationFarmer's Market Coordinator ApplicationStandard Operating ProcedurePre-Opening Inspection request formHot Holding Temp LogCold Holding Temp LogExample Floor PlanDOH DocumentsMobile Food Operation GuidelinesFood Service ApplicationPermanent establishment application packets are available on the 3rd floor of the Public Health building or by calling (360) 740-1222.


    Environmental Health - Feb. 1, 2018, 3:20 p.m.

  9. Hazo Hut open

    Residents may drop of household hazardous waste for free from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia. Examples of household hazardous materials that can be dropped off are cleaners, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent lights. For more information, please call 360-740-1221 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov with questions.


    Solid Waste - April 25, 2023, 9:37 a.m.

  10. Hazo Hut accepts material today

    Residents may drop of household hazardous waste for free from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia. Examples of household hazardous materials that can be dropped off are cleaners, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent lights. For more information, please call 360-740-1221 or email swu@lewiscountywa.gov with questions.


    Solid Waste - April 25, 2023, 9:44 a.m.