1. Class A Priorities

    Class A noxious weeds are LCNWCB's highest priority for early detection and rapid eradication. The legal requirement for Class A weed control is total eradication of all plant parts. These weeds are either absent in Lewis county or are here with very limited distribution. The only class A species that is currently known to be present in Lewis County is a single infestation of Milk Thistle, which was found in a common dumping area of Centralia. Historically, there have been records of Giant Hogweed in Lewis County, but these, to the best of our knowledge, have been eradicated.The Class A's …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:42 a.m.

  2. Rural Housing Alternative

    Background Affordable housing means that a person spends no more than 30% of their income on rent or mortgage. A person making $60,000 per year can afford something different than a person making minimum wage. Today in Lewis County, 48% of renters pay more than 30% of their income on housing and 24% pay more than 50% on housing. This means Lewis County residents increasingly cannot afford housing.In Lewis County, 70% of the housing stock is single family residential, and the average sale price has increased from roughly $150,000 in 2012 to over $350,000 in 2021. In addition, between 2012 …


    Community Development - Feb. 13, 2023, 2:49 p.m.

  3. The Southwest Washington Fairgrounds is being readied for next week’s community celebration

    Curt and Jean Pannkuk, Superintendents of the Fair’s Wildlife Hall, have added a new look with freshly stained picnic benches and colorful flower pots. CHEHALIS – The Southwest Washington Fairgrounds is an ever-changing landscape with the opening of this year’s six-day community celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 15.“It won’t be long before this place is hoppin’,” said Lewis County Parks and Recreation Administrator B.J. Kuykendall. “The fairgrounds are transformational with carnival rides coming in and exhibits going up.” The fairgrounds’ Swine Barn was renovated with a $250,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Agriculture. A new swine barn will be …


    News Room - Aug. 9, 2023, 1:56 p.m.

  4. Open House set for Lewis County Transportation improvement projects

    CHEHALIS – The efforts to alleviate local traffic congestion continues. Lewis County Public Works, the City of Centralia and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are hosting an open house to provide citizens with an update on the Reynolds Avenue/Harrison Avenue Corridor Improvement Project and the North Lewis County Industrial Access Transportation Study.The open house is 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. April 20 at Fort Borst Park in Centralia, kitchen #1, to present the public with preliminary plans and exhibits developed for improvement of the Reynolds Avenue and Harrison Avenue Corridor, extending from the Pearl St. (SR 507) intersection to …


    News Room - April 4, 2023, 3:14 p.m.

  5. Lewis County Broadband Team requests public input

    Lewis County Broadband Action Team officers Frank Corbin, left, Edna Fund and Janean Parker. CHEHALIS - The Lewis County Broadband Action Team (LCBAT), a citizens’ group conducting local broadband planning to qualify Lewis County for federal broadband expansion funds, is seeking information from community groups, internet service providers, and institutions to support the effort.“The LCBAT has only a short time to gather a lot of information for its broadband action plan and digital equity plans,” Eric Eisenberg, an infrastructure specialist for Lewis County said. “These plans are vital to qualify Lewis County for billions of dollars of federal broadband funds. …


    News Room - April 3, 2023, 2:42 p.m.

  6. Access to Healthcare Options

    Lewis County Public Health & Social Services is fortunate to partner with CHOICE Regional Health Network to help provide information about healthcare options for our residents in need.CHOICE does not presently have a representative in our main building.To make an appointment call: 1-844-446-4367 (English) or 1-888-493-5294 (Spanish)Please follow this link to access their programs. CHOICE helps clients with: Apple Health for Kids - Children under the age of 19 may be eligible for free or low-cost medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits through the state of Washington.Basic Food - Eligible clients receive monthly benefits to buy food.Breast, Cervical and …


    Public Health - April 4, 2013, 2:33 p.m.

  7. Short Term Rental Registry Process

    On January 1, 2026, all owners and operators of short-term rentals (also known as Air BnBs) will be required to register the rental through Lewis County. Owners/operators will have one calendar year to come into compliance. The registry application will be available starting on January 1, 2026 through the online portal (link coming soon).The requirements are specified in Lewis County Code Chapter 17.105. The following is a summary of the requirements (this is not an exhaustive list):A short-term rental can be a single family home, accessory dwelling unit (ADU), duplex, detached bedroom, RV/trailer, yurt or other similar structure.All short-term rentals …


    Community Development - Nov. 5, 2025, 3:01 p.m.

  8. *Update with Code Enforcement

    Please see attached agenda.Code Enforcement Report


    Commissioners - Oct. 25, 2019, 4:27 p.m.

  9. Revised Calendar 04/26

    Please see attached


    Commissioners - April 26, 2017, 4:58 p.m.

  10. *Code Enforcement Update

    Agenda: Discuss code enforcement policies and issues, including discussion about the attached.


    Commissioners - Aug. 23, 2019, 2:05 p.m.