1. Milk Thistle

    Silybum marianum Milk Thistle - A large, sparsely branched thistle growing up to 6 feet tall. Easy to identify, due to the leaf patterning.Leaves: Alternate, deeply lobed, and pointed leaves. Leaves have a very noticeable white and dark green marbling. The basal leaves can get up to 20 inches long and 10 inches wide.Flowers: Flowers bloom from May-August. Rounded cluster of tubular flowers that have spine-tipped bracts (scales) around it.Habitat: Occurs in many places such as: overgrazed pastures, roadsides, waste areas, ditches, and disturbed areas.Weed Classification: AWhy is it a Noxious Weed?It is an aggressive invader that can grow into …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:57 a.m.

  2. Slenderflower Thistle & Turkish Thistle

    Carduus tenuiflorus & Carduus cinereus Slenderflower Thistle Slenderflower Thistle Turkish Thistle Turkish Thistle Slenderflower Thistle - Grows up to 6.5 feet tall with loose hairs on the stem.Leaves: Leaves are 4-10 in. around the base of the plant with 6-10 spines. Leaves sometimes have light wooly hairs and get smaller as you move up the stem.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-July. Clusters of 5-20+ pink flowers are usually found near the tops of the stems.Habitat: Dry open areas like pastures, ranges, right-of-ways, and areas of soil disturbance.Weed Classification: AWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Slenderflower thistle invades and spreads quickly on ranges …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:57 a.m.

  3. Infraction Payment Plan

    Pursuant to RCW 46.63.190 you may enter into a payment plan if you are not able to pay the fine in full, and you have not previously been given a payment plan for this financial obligation, and the Court has not obtained a judgment on the debt. NOTICE: Failure to pay or enter into a payment plan may result in collection action, including garnishment of wages or other assets, an additional $52.00 penalty assessment and may result in a suspension of your driver’s license.You may request a payment plan by completing the form below and submitting it to the Court. …


    District Court - Jan. 6, 2023, 4:08 p.m.

  4. Poison Hemlock

    Conium maculatum Poison Hemlock - Very tall biennial that can grow up to around 12 feet in height. Stems will have purple splotches that help with identification.Leaves: Leaves are fern-like, toothed and finely divided. Look very similar to wild carrot leaves.Flowers: Flowers bloom from April-August. Flowers are small, white, and occur in 4–8-inch umbrella-shaped clusters.Habitat: Plant is highly adaptive, but prefers rich, moist soil.Weed Classification: B SelectWhy is it a Noxious Weed?The entire plant is toxic to animals and humans. Contains poisonous alkaloids, such as coniine. Poison Hemlock can spread quickly and infest large areas.Poison Hemlock should not be burned, …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:48 a.m.

  5. About Emergency Management

    Mission Statement MissionFacilitate and support the resources that will enable the cities and communities in Lewis County to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.ValuesSimple Organization: The importance of planning cannot be overemphasized for organizations and individuals in defining goals and objectives, and helping to anticipate problems. It is equally important to avoid unnecessary complexity.Ownership: Embrace and prioritize programs and partners who are actively involved in efforts to improve how they (or their organization) mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergenciesAccountability: Encourages collaboration and involvement with partners and stakeholders in Emergency Management activities.Respect for People: Appreciate …


    Emergency Management - Sept. 29, 2015, 11:06 a.m.

  6. Prevention

    About our services: The purpose of this program is to link youth and community members to education, awareness and intervention campaigns in order to prevent substance abuse and underage drinking. Medication Return Options in Lewis County, WA Safely drop off medications or mail them in to dispose of expired or unwanted medications. Medications may include pills, tablets, patches, ointments, or liquids. To find additional options, visit https://medtakebackwashington.org/ Trying to quit smoking?According to the CDC website, if you are thinking about quitting smoking and would like some help, a quitline might be just what you need to succeed. Quitlines provide free …


    Public Health - April 23, 2015, 10:40 a.m.

  7. Services/Programs

    Lewis County Juvenile Court provides a variety of services and evidence based programs for individuals and families. These interventions all have the goal of ending delinquency for each individual youth. The Juvenile Court has many resources available to help rehabilitate our youth such as but not limited to:Individualized counseling programs through Cascade Mental Health and other providers.Family oriented counseling programsIndividualized drug and alcohol treatmentIndividualized Spiritual connections through Christ for Life, Prisons for Christ, and Young Life.Environmental Educational opportunitiesPhysical Education opportunities


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 24, 2014, 2:34 p.m.

  8. Free Tool Library Trial Membership at Earth Month Open House

    WSU Lewis Co. MRC Volunteers invite you to stop by the Floral Park Sustainability Project, 104 E. Floral St., Centralia, to learn more about, the MRC Tool Bucket Library and how to become a volunteer for the environment. Light refreshments will be served. Anyone, at least age 18, is eligible to sign up for a 3-month trial membership to the Tool Bucket Library.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:56 a.m.

  9. MRC Tool Bucket Library Connecting Neighbors Open House

    WSU Lewis Co. MRC Volunteers invite you to stop by the Floral Park Sustainability Project, 104 E. Floral St., Centralia, to learn more about, the MRC Tool Bucket Library and how to become a volunteer for the environment. Light refreshments will be served. Anyone, at least age 18, is eligible to sign up for a 3-month trial membership to the Tool Bucket Library.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:52 a.m.

  10. Tool Library Open House in Honor of Earth Month Today

    WSU Lewis Co. MRC Volunteers invite you to stop by the Floral Park Sustainability Project, 104 E. Floral St., Centralia, to learn more about, the MRC Tool Bucket Library and how to become a volunteer for the environment. Light refreshments will be served. Anyone, at least age 18, is eligible to sign up for a 3-month trial membership to the Tool Bucket Library.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:58 a.m.