1. NOTICE OF HEARING: REDISTRICTING 2012 COMMISSIONER DISTRICT BOUNDARIES IN LEWIS COUNTY

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    Commissioners - March 26, 2012, 2:17 p.m.

  2. Hearing: Transfers from Designated Forest Land to Open Space Farm and Agriculture

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Department of Revenue proposes to grant to the County Assessor the authority to approve transfer applications from Designated Forest Land to Open Space Farm & Agriculture for certain lands in Lewis County. 8 parcels will be considered for transfer to the special classification on this day. NOTICE is also given that a public hearing on these proposed classifications of lands will be held in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room located in the Courthouse on Main Street, Chehalis, Washington on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at which time and place any person may appear …


    Assessor - Feb. 22, 2012, 3:41 p.m.

  3. Press Release: Burglar of South County Businesses in Custody

    Click Here for Full Release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 08-30-18 @ 0945 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Burglar of South County Businesses in Custody A 32 year old Chehalis male is now in custody for a series of business burglaries plaguing southern Lewis County. Joint investigations involving the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office and the Toledo and Winlock Police Departments culminated yesterday when investigators met with Joshua A. Duncan. Duncan had been arrested shortly after midnight on 08/29/18 by the Chehalis Police Department during an in progress burglary to a church in the 600 block of …


    Sheriff - Aug. 30, 2018, 10:02 a.m.

  4. Fall Repair & Sustainability Fair

    Repair & Sustainability Fair: The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) volunteers are teaming up with Centralia College, the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility and others in the community to bring the second Repair & Sustainability Fair to the area. The location of this event will be announced after it is secured.If you have something around your home that needs to be fixed, don't throw it out and bury it in the landfill forever. Bring it to this event. Volunteers will be on hand to do their best to make the repairs and teach you how to do it …


    Solid Waste - May 31, 2023, 3:49 p.m.

  5. 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.

  6. Legislative Changes to Delinquent Property Taxes

    Please click here to view the Treasurer's Press Release regarding legislative changes to delinquent property taxes for 2022 and 2023. You may also click here to view the Department of Revenue's Special Notice detailing those changes.


    Treasurer - Sept. 23, 2022, 2:29 p.m.

  7. Hazo Hut at transfer station in Centralia is open today (1/10)

    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 - Nov. 27, 2023, 12:14 p.m.

  8. 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.

  9. Lewis County Animal Shelter reduces adult dog adoption fees through June 17

    Ana, a husky, is among the many adult dogs available for adoption. CHEHALIS – In an effort to help more dogs find their forever homes, the Lewis County Animal Shelter is holding a special dog adoption event – with extended hours and reduced adoption fees. The shelter is reducing the fee for adopting adult dogs by 50 percent – dropping the fee to $100 – and extending its hours to 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10, and Tuesday, June 13, through Saturday, June 17.The goal of this one-time, emergency reduced-fee adoption event is to encourage the public to …


    News Room - June 9, 2023, 2:36 p.m.

  10. Repair & Sustainability Fair 2.0 scheduled for Centralia College Sept. 23

    CENTRALIA – An electrical switch on your fan doesn’t work, the chain fell off your bicycle, your shirt is missing a button, or your lawn mower runs rough. Don’t throw away any of these items – repair them! That’s the theme for the Lewis County Repair and Sustainability Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at Washington Hall on the campus of Centralia College.Lewis County Solid Waste Utility and Lewis County WSU Extension Service Master Recycler Composters have invited volunteer “fixers” to assist you in repairing clothing and a variety of household items. There’ll be a free stuff-swap …


    News Room - Sept. 20, 2023, 3:05 p.m.