1. Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)

    The Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) is a federal law that prohibits and seeks to eliminate sexual assaults and sexual misconduct in correctional institutions and community corrections settings. Lewis County Juvenile Court is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for youth. We have adopted a zero tolerance policy pertaining to any form of sexual misconduct and sexual harassment of youth. Agency PolicyIn compliance with Section 115.322 of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards, Lewis County Juvenile Court has provided policies to ensure referrals of allegations for investigations. Those policies can be found by clicking PREA Policy 22.1. …


    Juvenile Court - June 4, 2024, 11:06 a.m.

  2. INFRACTIONS

    Traffic infractions YOU MUST RESPOND WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FROM THE DATE ISSUEDOPTIONS FOR RESPONDING:Payment of the Citation:Online: You can conveniently pay your District Court fines and infractions online using Point & Pay. Please click here to access online payment information.In Person or Over the Phone: Payment can be made in person at 345 W. Main Street, 3rd Floor, Chehalis, WA 98532. Cash, check, money order or debit/credit card payments are accepted at our front counter. Payment may also be made over the phone using a debit or credit card. The number to call for payment over the telephone is …


    District Court - July 2, 2015, 8:27 a.m.

  3. Lewis County Disposal District cancels regular meeting

    The Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1 Commissioners have canceled their regularly scheduled July meeting, and rescheduled it to July 21 at 10:30 a.m. in the hearing room of the Lewis County Commissioners, second floor of the historic Lewis County Courthouse, 351 N.W. North St., Chehalis, WA 98532.Pursuant to RCW 36.58.100 et seq., the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District (LCSWDD) No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation, was established by Ordinance 1124 (now LCC 8.15.150) in 1992, after Lewis County and all incorporated cities signed an interlocal agreement to form it. In addition to forming the district, the agreement …


    Solid Waste - May 8, 2025, 1:03 p.m.

  4. Free Legal Clinics - Fall/Winter 2025

    Legal Clinic Rural Flyer - EnglishLegal Clinic Rural Flyer - SpanishPlease see the attached flyer announcing a FREE legal clinic held in rural counties: Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum. Clinics are open to the public and operate first come, first-served from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.Clinic Dates and Locations:September 15 - Lewis County, Law and Justice Center, Room 429October 8 - Wahkiakum County, Town of Cathlamet Community CenterOctober 10 - Lewis County, Law and Justice Center, Room 429November 13 - Pacific County, Superior Court Law Library, South BendNovember 14 - Lewis County, Law & Justice Center, Room 429December 9 - Wahkiakum …


    Superior Court - Sept. 4, 2025, 4:12 p.m.

  5. Contracting (Consultants, Rosters, & Bids)

    The Public Works Department procures services, equipment, and materials in accordance with state, federal, and local regulations. The method used to select a provider depends upon the amount of the purchase, the source of the funding, and the nature of the project, among other things.To expedite this process and encourage competition in our market, the department has converted it's solicitation management to OpenGov and our vendor roster management to MRSC Rosters. See here for additional information.If you have questions please contact the Contract Administrator at (360) 740-1182 or pwcontractadmin@lewiscountywa.gov


    Public Works - Feb. 9, 2016, 8:22 a.m.

  6. Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

    The LC Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, is a countywide plan that identifies risks and ways to minimize damage by natural and manmade disasters. The plan is a comprehensive resource document that serves many purposes such as enhancing public awareness, creating a decision tool for management, promoting compliance with Washington State and Federal program requirements, enhancing local policies for hazard mitigation capability, and providing inter-jurisdictional coordination.The federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires all local governments to create such a disaster plan in order to qualify for hazard mitigation funding.Lewis County tackled this planning effort on a region wide basis, and …


    Community Development - Dec. 23, 2016, 1:21 p.m.

  7. Household chemicals can be dropped off in Centralia

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. The following dates and times are reserved for residential customers only: every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business customers must …


    Solid Waste - May 8, 2025, 1:34 p.m.

  8. Residents can drop off used motor oil at Hazo Hut

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. The following dates and times are reserved for residential customers only: every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business customers must …


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 10:42 a.m.

  9. Hazo Hut is open the first Saturday of each month

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. The following dates and times are reserved for residential customers only: every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business customers must …


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 10:43 a.m.

  10. Hazo Hut is open the third Saturday of each month

    Lewis County residents can drop off aerosol (spray) cans, unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. The following dates and times are reserved for residential customers only: every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. …


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 10:54 a.m.