1. Lewis County celebrates opening of renovated juvenile facility

    Lewis County Commissioner Scott Brummer, left, Superior Court Judges James Lawler and J. Andrew Toynbee and Commissioner Lindsey Pollock at the ribbon cutting of the Lewis County Juvenile Justice Center, Mar. 24. Renovated Lewis County Juvenile Justice Center officially opens with ribbon-cuttingCHEHALIS – Lewis County Commissioners and county Superior Court judges cut the ribbon Friday morning marking the official opening of the renovated Lewis County Juvenile Justice Center at 1255 SW Pacific Ave. in Chehalis.Upgrades to the 1970s-era facility include the addition of 5,500 square feet of space for expanded educational and life skills programs, mentorship services for incarcerated youth, …


    News Room - March 28, 2023, 7:24 a.m.

  2. Efforts underway to knockout knotweed and invasive plants throughout Lewis County

    Charles Edmonson, left, and Danika Davis of Lewis County Noxious Weed Control, surveying Bohemian Knotweed in Centralia. CHEHALIS – Along Lewis County rivers and streams, and in local fields, you’ll sometimes find a jungle of tall, bright-leaved, bamboo-like plants called knotweed. This species is extremely aggressive, harming the local ecosystem and disrupting salmon spawning habitat.Enter Lewis County Noxious Weed Control – a staff of three – whose mission is to reign in the spread of noxious weeds throughout the county. This is the time of year they focus on knotweed. These plants crowd out other riparian plant species that fish …


    News Room - Oct. 24, 2023, 4:19 p.m.

  3. Lewis County invites businesses and organizations to partner in the 2023 Lewis County Rodeo

    Lewis County Rodeo, Aug. 16-17 The Lewis County Rodeo is set for Aug. 16-17 at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds and you're invited to become a Sponsor/Advertiser of the two-day event which is expected to draw hundreds of spectators.Plus 1 Productions plans an action packed, NPRA sanctioned, family friendly event that everyone will enjoy.Following a successful sold-out rodeo last year, this year's performances will be better than ever, including bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, breakaway roping, team roping, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and mutton busting!Valuable sponsor and advertising opportunities are available for you to review. We're grateful …


    News Room - June 16, 2023, 3:26 p.m.

  4. Christmas Tree & Holiday Light Recycling: Shortened Schedule This Year!

    Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Saturday, Sunday, and Jan. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11 and 12 in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. This year's event is fewer days than in previous years, so make sure you get your trees in during this nine-day 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 …


    Solid Waste - Oct. 18, 2024, 4:31 p.m.

  5. 2017 Lewis County Master Gardener Plant Sale

    The lewis County Master Gardeners are holding an annual plant sale, thousands of locally grown annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees and much much more. These plants are locally grown and adaptive to our Pacific Northwest climate. Bring your old CLEAN plant pots for recycling and for next years crop. Read More


    Solid Waste - April 11, 2017, 5:06 p.m.

  6. Gardening For Everyone - A Master Gardeners Event

    Join us for this awesome educational event at Centralia Community College! Its going to be an awesome learning opportunity and step towards your ideal garden. Fall is still garden season - prep beds and do soil treatments for next year, do your mulching and trimming of some tree and shrub species, and definitely make sure to address your noxious weeds!Facebook Event Page


    Weed Control - Oct. 5, 2022, 4:12 p.m.

  7. Forest Threats

    A new special report by the Oregon Forest Resources Institute emphasizes the important role of scientific forest management in helping protect Oregon’s forests from multiple threats, including fire, insects and disease. The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board encourages you to take a look at the report and the video about the impact that invasive plant species have on our forests. The report does an excellent job in describing the impact that noxious weeds have on our forests. The 16-page Forest Threats report explores how human activity has affected forests, such as the negative impacts of invasive species and climate …


    Weed Control - Jan. 21, 2016, 12:37 p.m.

  8. Notice of Sale of Surplus Property

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Auction of Surplus County Property for items declared surplus will be held at 8:00 AM, May 17, 2016, at Ritchie Brothers Auction, 104 Avery Road W., Chehalis, WA 98532. Items may be previewed Monday thru Friday beginning May 9, 2016 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Items will be sold as is – where is to the highest bidder. Washington State sales tax is applicable. A complete list of surplus items is available from the Lewis County Department of Public Works, Fleet Services Division: 476 W. Main St., Chehalis, WA 98532 or can …


    Public Works - May 4, 2016, 8:54 a.m.

  9. Notice of Sale of Surplus Property

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Auction of Surplus County Property for items declared surplus will be held at 8:00 AM, May 30, 2014, at Ritchie Brothers Auction, 104 Avery Road W., Chehalis, WA 98532. Items may be previewed Monday thru Friday beginning May 19, 2014 from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Items will be sold as is – where is to the highest bidder. Washington State sales tax is applicable. A complete list of surplus items is available from the Lewis County Department of Public Works, Fleet Services Division: 476 W. Main St., Chehalis, WA 98532 or can …


    Public Works - May 12, 2014, 4:33 p.m.

  10. Notice of Sale of Surplus Property

    Notice is Hereby Given that a Public Auction of Surplus County Property for items declared surplus will be held at 8:00am, March 5, 2013, at Ritchie Brothers Auction, 104 Avery Road W., Chehalis, WA 98532. Items my be previewed Monday thru Friday beginning February 25, 2013 from 8:00am - 5:00pm. Items will be sold as is - where is to the highest bidder. Washington State sales tax is applicable. A complete list of surplus items is available fromt the Lewis County Department of Public Works, Fleet Division: 476 W. Main St., Chehalis, WA 98532 or available to download below: Sale …


    Public Works - Feb. 14, 2013, 9:10 a.m.