1. Italian Arum

    Arum italicum Italian Arum - Perennial, herbaceous plant that grows from tubers. Multiple tubers will be produced during growing season.Leaves: Leaves emerge in the fall-winter and will die back in the summer. Leaves are arrowhead-shaped, green, and possibly has cream or silver-gray colored veins and markings. Young leaves are generally more oval in shape.Flowers: Flowers bloom from April-June. Made up of a spathe and spadix, and grow into many red-orange berries in a cluster.Habitat: Normally found in forest understudies, riparian areas, wetlands, old gardens, woodland gardens, and disturbed areas near urban developments.Weed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?It is …


    Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:33 a.m.

  2. 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 Historic Courthouse, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, WA 98532. The north entrance doors will be opened to the public at 5:30pm. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Agenda - 11/12/2024Final Meeting Notes - 10/22/2024Final Meeting Notes - 10/08/2024Staff Report – Code Amendments to Implement SB5290Attachment A – Amendments to LCC 17.05Attachment B – Amendments to LCC 17.110.040Attachment C – Amendments to LCC 17.130.010


    Community Development - Dec. 29, 2023, 10:53 a.m.

  3. Know Your Soils Workshop

    Know Your Soils: Attend this WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter workshop to learn how to test your soil. By knowing your soil type, you can make it better with compost. After registering, you will receive instructions on how to prepare a soil sample and what other materials you will need for the class. The registration deadline to attend the in-person class, and receive a free soil-test kit was Feb. 16. You may still be able to watch the workshop via Zoom. Email jason.adams@lewiscountywa.gov or call 360-740-1216 to find out about Zoom availability.


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 1:43 p.m.

  4. Nov. General Ballots Mailed

    Ballots for the November 8, 2016 General Election will be mailed to all registered voters on October 19, 2016. To register to vote, change your address, or find other voter information go to MYVOTE.WA.GOV


    Auditor - Sept. 26, 2016, 2:24 p.m.

  5. Addendum added to Call for Bids: Prelevel & Overlays - 5/18/09

    Addendum added, June 3rdLewis County Public Works has announced an opportunity to provide the materials and labor for the 2009 Countywide Prelevel and Overlay Project.Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here to go to our new Call for Bids website. Read updated instructions on how to use the new site by clicking here.


    Public Works - June 16, 2009, 6:46 p.m.

  6. Lewis County Noxious Weed Map

    ArcGIS Noxious Weeds Map Click on the map icon to the left to view. In 2022, your noxious weed control team began recording noxious weed infestations on iForm to be displayed on this map. Although many infestations noted this year have not yet been uploaded, in addition to missing most historical records, we believe this is a great start to a more manageable and efficient tracking system.


    Weed Control - Dec. 11, 2023, 10:27 a.m.

  7. Basic Composting Workshop

    This workshop has been moved to an online setting via Zoom. Please call 360-740-1216 or email jason.adams@lewiscountywa.gov to receive the Zoom link.Composting is a little like baking a cake. There are some basic science principles required to successfully create compost in the shortest possible time but the rest is art, allowing you to create a composting setup that works for you. The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers invite you to attend a basic composting class at 5 p.m. July 6 at the Vernetta Smith Chehalis Timberland Library. There will be an opportunity to ask questions about your own …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 3:39 p.m.

  8. Residents can have sensitive documents shredded today

    The LeMay Mobile Shredding truck will be at the Community Recycle Event at the old Meskill Drop Box, 3127 State Route 6, Chehalis, across from the River Road in the Doty-Dryad area 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 hauled to a paper recycling facility for processing.


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 11:18 a.m.

  9. Patrol Sergeant Promotion

    Yocom1 Congratulations to Andrew Yocom on his promotion to Patrol Sergeant. Sergeant Yocom selected his grandfather to pin on his badge at today’s commissioning by the Sheriff.


    Sheriff - June 3, 2024, 1:09 p.m.

  10. 911 Recent News


    911 Communications - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:18 p.m.