1. Final day for Christmas tree and holiday light recycling

    Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. Today is the final day for the recycling event! Please remove all decorations and tinsel from the trees. Donations will be accepted to support WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteer community outreach programs. Flocked and artificial trees will not be accepted. You may dispose of flocked or artificial trees at the transfer station, where regular fees will apply ($20 minimum for 340 pounds or less.) This …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 8, 2025, 11:27 a.m.


  2. Salary Commission

    Meeting Schedule & Links to Available Agenda(s) & Minutes 2025 MeetingsAugust 18, 2025Special Meeting Notice / AgendaJuly 14, 2025Special Meeting Notice / AgendaJune 9, 2025Special Meeting Notice / AgendaMinutesMay 5, 2025Special Meeting Notice / AgendaMinutesApril 14, 2025Special Meeting Notice / AgendaOverviewMinutes2023 MeetingsApril 6, 2023Special Meeting NoticeAgendaLetter to Auditor's OfficeMarch 23, 2023Special Meeting NoticeAgendaMinutes2022 MeetingsJune 7, 2022Special Meeting NoticeAgendaMinutesMay 5, 2022Special Meeting NoticeAgendaMinutesMarch 24, 2022Special Meeting NoticeAgendaMinutesFebruary 17, 2022 - CANCELEDSpecial Meeting NoticeAgendaJanuary 18, 2022Special Meeting NoticeAgendaMinutesJanuary 6, 2022 (CANCELED)Special Meeting NoticeAgenda 2021 MeetingsNovember 9, 2021-CANCELEDSpecial Meeting Notice (CANCELED)October 5, 2021AgendaSpecial Meeting NoticeMinutes2020 MeetingsAugust 4, 2020AgendaMinutesFinal ReportJuly 7, 2020AgendaMinutesMarch 3, 2020AgendaMinutesFebruary …


    Commissioners - Jan. 6, 2020, 3:13 p.m.


  3. Coroner

    About Contact The Coroner is responsible for investigation of the circumstances surrounding deaths which come under the jurisdiction of the Coroner's Office: Read More → Coroner 585 NW Center St. Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-1376 Contact the Coroner News There are no items to show at this time. Meet Your Coroner, Warren McLeod Warren McLeod has been the Lewis County Coroner since January 1, 2011. The Coroner is a half-time position and Warren is also the Forensics Professor at South Puget Sound Community College. Warren worked ambulance as an EMT for sixteen years in Boston, MA where he was born …


    Coroner - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.


  4. Emergency Management

    Welcome to the Lewis County Department of Emergency Management website. This site has been provided in an effort to equip the citizens of Lewis County with information pertinent to community emergency preparedness. Lewis County Emergency Management provides Emergency Management services to the cities of Chehalis, Morton, Mossyrock, Napavine, Toledo, Vader, Winlock, Town of Pe Ell, and the unincorporated areas of Lewis County.It is our goal to provide you with information that can help you prepare for any type of emergency situation. If you have further questions please feel free to email or call our office. Flood Recovery Hub Click here …


    Emergency Management - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.


  5. Document shredding available at Randle event today

    The LeMay Mobile Shredding truck will be at the Community Recycle Event at the Lewis County (Kiona) Road Shop, 8911 US Hwy 12, Randle May 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents may bring up to 5 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. This is a free community service. The shredded paper will be hauled to a paper recycling facility for processing. Funded in part by a Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance Grant from Department of Ecology.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 12:22 p.m.


  6. Slenderflower Thistle & Turkish Thistle

    Carduus tenuiflorus & Carduus cinereus Slenderflower Thistle Slenderflower Thistle Turkish Thistle Turkish Thistle Slenderflower Thistle - Grows up to 6.5 feet tall with loose hairs on the stem.Leaves: Leaves are 4-10 in. around the base of the plant with 6-10 spines. Leaves sometimes have light wooly hairs and get smaller as you move up the stem.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-July. Clusters of 5-20+ pink flowers are usually found near the tops of the stems.Habitat: Dry open areas like pastures, ranges, right-of-ways, and areas of soil disturbance.Weed Classification: AWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Slenderflower thistle invades and spreads quickly on ranges …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:57 a.m.


  7. Victim/ Witness Program

    No one chooses to be a victim or witness to a crime. It is our goal to make sure that if you end up in that position, you have an understanding of the legal process and what to expect. It is also important our office gets you in contact with resources available in our community. Our office can help you track court dates and outcomes, prepare for trial, file for restitution, and many other tasks that may seem daunting. If you ever have questions or concerns, please never hesitate to contact our office. Victim Resources Crime Victim Advocacy Network Crime …


    Prosecutor - Nov. 25, 2020, 10:04 a.m.


  8. Yellow Flag Iris

    Iris pseudacorus Yellow Flag Iris - Perennial invasive ornamental that grows 2-3 feet tall, is considered toxic to herbivores and contains a skin-irritating sap.Leaves: Broad, flat sword-shaped basal leaves that reduce in size going up the stemFlower: Multiple flowers appear at stem terminals, can be pale to dark yellow, have 3 sepals and 3 petals with its petals shorter than its sepals. Blooms visible May - July.Habitat: Grows in wetlands along the margins of lakes and slow moving rivers. It is most commonly found in shallow water or mud such as those in wet ditches.Weed Classification: C SelectWhy is it …


    Weed Control - Sept. 12, 2022, 12:12 p.m.


  9. Upcoming Drop-In Legal Clinics, January through March of 2026, Timberland Legal Aid

    Q1 2026 ENG LEGAL CLINIC FLYERQ1 2026 SP RURAL CLINIC FLYERWe are pleased to share the schedule for our free, drop-in legal clinics taking place in Lewis, Wahkiakum, and Pacific Counties for the first Quarter of 2026. Clinics are open to the public and operate first-come, first-served from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.The flyers and images for the upcoming clinics are attached to this email.Clinic Dates & LocationsJanuary 15 – Pacific County Superior Court Law LibraryFebruary 10 – Wahkiakum County, Town of Cathlamet Community CenterFebruary 13 - Lewis County, Law and Justice Center, Room #429, ChehalisMarch 9 – Lewis County, …


    Public Defense - Jan. 14, 2026, 10:01 a.m.


  10. Community Recycle Event scheduled for Napavine-Winlock area

    Lewis County residents will have an opportunity to properly dispose of household hazardous waste and recycle several items for free at a special event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 10 at the Lewis County Road Shop, 111 Pleasant Valley Road, Winlock, WA 98596. They can bring in up to 10 fluorescent lights, 5 gallons of motor oil, 5 gallons of antifreeze, and 5 gallons of cooking oil per household. No containers larger than 5 gallons will be accepted. Customers must be prepared to leave containers at the event as staff will not have an area to pour the …


    Solid Waste - April 8, 2025, 12:34 p.m.