1. Children In Need of Services (CHINS)

    LEWIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT CHILDREN IN NEED OF SERVICES LEGISLATION R.C.W. l3.32A Effective 7/23/95 CHINS Handout Child In Need of Services (CHINS) means a juvenile: 1. Who is beyond the control of his or her parent such that the child’s behavior endangers thehealth, safety, or welfare of the child or other person; 2. Who has been reported to law enforcement as absent without consent for at least 24 consecutive hours from the parent’s home, a crisis residential center, an out-of-home placement, or a court-ordered placement on two or more separate occasions; and 3. Who is in need of necessary services, …


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 23, 2014, 1:43 p.m.

  2. 2022 Budget

    2022 Lewis County BudgetBudget Call LetterPreliminary Budget MessageFinal Budget Reports as of 12-2-2021 for Final Adoption on 12-6-2021RevenueGeneral Fund | By Department - 2022 Final Revenue Estimates - SummaryGeneral Fund | By Department -2022 Final Revenue Estimates - DetailALL Funds | 2022 Final Revenue EstimatesExpendituresGeneral Fund | By Department - 2022 Final Expenditure SummaryGeneral Fund | By Department -2022 Final Expenditure Estimates - DetailALL Funds | 2022 Final ExpendituresPreliminary Budget Reports as of 10-5- 2021Summary Preliminary Budget ReportsGeneral Fund | By Department - 2022 Preliminary Revenue Estimates - SummaryGeneral Fund | By Department - 2022 Preliminary Expenditure SummaryPreliminary Revenue ReportsAll …


    Budget - Oct. 13, 2021, 11:05 a.m.

  3. Building Inspections

    As of December 1st, new online permitting software is live! SmartGov allows the public to submit permit applications and monitor their status through an online portal.Starting January 1, 2026 building inspections requests will be processed through our new SmartGov portal ONLY. Please visit the SmartGov portal and create an account anticipation of this change.Click HERE to view training for SmartGov. Daily Building InspectionsClick to view the list of locations being inspected today. This list is updated daily by 9:30am.Request an InspectionClick to request an inspection.* Please note that the cutoff time to get an inspection on the day you request …


    Community Development - April 25, 2023, 4:42 p.m.

  4. SUP25-0001 Amendment to previous mining special use permit – Good Crushing, Inc. – Special Use Permit

    Public Hearing Documents *Coming Soon* Staff Report Documents *Coming Soon* Applicant Response to Comments *Coming Soon* Public Comments Submitted During SEPA and Notice of Application SUP25-0001/SEP25-0011 NOA Complete - Request for ResponseSUP25-0001 All NOA SEPA CommentsSUP25-0001 Exhibit 3 TIA Level 1 - Outline Administration Documents SUP25-0001 – Determination of Completeness LetterSUP25-0001 – Notice of ApplicationSEP25-0011 – DNSSEP25-0011 – SEPA Tracking Sheet Application Documents SUP25-0001 Winston Quarry SUP Revision - issued 2011SUP25-0001 – Application – amending SUP19-0002SUP25-0001 – Decision from SUP19-0002SUP25-0001 – DNR Mine and Reclamation PlanSUP25-0001 – Mining LeaseSUP25-0001 – Project Narrative (revision to SUP19-0002)SUP25-0001 – Site PlanSUP25-0001 – Sound …


    Community Development - May 14, 2025, 11:22 a.m.

  5. Lewis County's Developmental Disabilities office celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month

    It's National Disability Employment Awareness Month.Businesses and individuals who are making a difference in the lives of people with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities will be recognized on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at a Lewis County community celebration.The in-person event at The Loft, 547 NW Pacific Ave. in Chehalis runs from 8 to 10 a.m. with breakfast, remarks from community members, and informal networking.For more information, please contact Sara Sons by email: sara.sons@lewiscountywa.gov or call 360-740-1418.Register here: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ejwa0x9w6209f747&llr=6ajwdndab


    News Room - Oct. 4, 2023, 12:12 p.m.

  6. Understanding Herbicide Labels

    Learn how to better understand the herbicides that you may choose to utilize. The label is law! This purpose of this talk is to learn about active ingredients, modes of action, restricted uses, formulations, adjuvants and much more.Pesticide labels can be confusing, come learn how to better comprehend them so and keep your herbicide use lawful.This free event will be held Thursday evening, February 2nd, at the Lincoln Creek Grange in Rochester.If you have any questions or would like to reserve your seat, please email Weeds@lewiscountywa.gov Lincoln Creek Grange Lincoln Creek Grange 1500 Lincoln Creek rd, Rochester


    Weed Control - Dec. 20, 2022, 3:26 p.m.

  7. South County Recycle Event

    Lewis County residents will have the opportunity to drop off up to 12 passenger and light truck tires per household, and up to two of the following items per household: computers, televisions under 42 inches, and CPUs. This event is being offered on a first-come, first-served basis as long as there is room left in containers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, June 9, at the old Winlock Solid Waste Drop Box, 1105 Winlock-Vader Road. Once the containers are full, the containers will be closed and additional items will not be accepted. The city of Vader is co-hosting this …


    Solid Waste - May 31, 2023, 11:39 a.m.

  8. Christmas Tree & Holiday Light Recycling

    Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. Please remove all decorations and tinsel from the trees. Donations will be accepted to support WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter and Master Gardener 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 ($15 minimum for 280 pounds or less.) This event is offered in cooperation with Pacific …


    Solid Waste - Nov. 21, 2023, 9:12 a.m.

  9. Christmas Tree & Holiday Light Recycling (12/28)

    Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. Please remove all decorations and tinsel from the trees. Donations will be accepted to support WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter and Master Gardener 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 ($15 minimum for 280 pounds or less.) This event is offered in cooperation with Pacific …


    Solid Waste - Nov. 21, 2023, 9:13 a.m.

  10. Christmas Tree & Holiday Light Recycling (12/29)

    Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. Please remove all decorations and tinsel from the trees. Donations will be accepted to support WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter and Master Gardener 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 ($15 minimum for 280 pounds or less.) This event is offered in cooperation with Pacific …


    Solid Waste - Nov. 21, 2023, 9:14 a.m.