1. Careers

    Casual & Full-Time Positions will be posted on the Lewis County Job Board. Lewis County Job Board Home Park Host Contact Parks & Recreation Office: parks email or 360-740-1495.


    Parks & Recreation - April 12, 2022, 12:51 p.m.

  2. Treasurer's FAQ

    When are property tax statements mailed? Property tax statements are mailed approximately February 14 each calendar year. What is the mailing address for the Treasurer's office? Our mailing address is PO Box 509, Chehalis WA 98532. If you are sending us something via FedEx or UPS, you may use our physical address which is 351 NW North St, Chehalis WA 98532. What are the office hours of the Treasurer's office? Our office is open to the public Monday thru Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. We are closed daily from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. When are my property taxes …


    Treasurer - April 12, 2016, 11:28 a.m.

  3. Parrotfeather

    Myriophyllum aquaticum Parrotfeather - An escaped ornamental that is submerged until it grows long enough to reach the surface where it will then have emergent leaves. This plant has a unique highly hydrophobic property that allows its leaves to hold bubbles of air.Leaves: Featherlike with whorled formation of 4 to 6 leaves. The subsurface leaves are darker than the emerged leaves which are bright green and resemble little fir tree seedlings.Flowers: Inconspicuous whitish flowers found at the leaf axils of emerging stems during summer months.Habitat: Found in freshwater ponds, streams, lakes and rivers. Tends to be rooted in shallow muddy …


    Weed Control - Sept. 26, 2022, 11:33 a.m.

  4. Basic Composting Class

    WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers are hosting a Basic Home Composting Workshop at Centralia College East in Morton as part of the Repair & Sustainability Fair at 11 a.m. on March 22. Learn how to convert organic materials from your yard, garden, and kitchen into nutrient rich compost to improve your soil, promote healthy plants, and reduce pesky pests! Participants who are interested can enter their names into a drawing for a free compost bin. This event is free to the public. Support for this workshop is provided in part by the Washington State Department of Ecology.


    Solid Waste - March 7, 2025, 9:51 a.m.

  5. Pay Solid Waste Charge Accounts

    Welcome to the Lewis County Solid Waste Services. By clicking the link below you may conveniently pay your Solid Waste charge account online using Point and Pay.You will need to enter your Solid Waste charge account number, which can be found on your statementThere will be a convenience fee for this service that you will review and accept before you submit your payment.Pay Charge Account Fees Now


    Solid Waste - April 20, 2011, 9:45 a.m.

  6. Weed Identification

    Successful weed management starts with proper identification What is it? Is it noxious? Is it native? Is it poisonous? Is it even a weed?Weeds can fall under many different categories, and sometimes the same weed can be many of these at once! The first step in successful weed management is accurate identification and understanding of its life cycle. We are available to identify weeds both in the office and on site. There are also numerous resources online to help identify the weed in question, along with descriptions of feasible control options and methods, here are a few of our favorites:Washington …


    Weed Control - Sept. 27, 2019, 12:57 p.m.

  7. Noxious Weed Board

    Mission Statement:It is the mission of the Noxious Weed Board to serve as responsible stewards of Lewis County land and agriculture, and to protect and preserve our ecological resources against the harms of noxious weeds. We endeavor to develop programs that reflect local priorities, meet the needs of county landowners and residents, and carry out the mandate of the Washington State noxious weed law, the RCW 17.10. The county Noxious Weed Control Program provides consultation on weed prevention strategies, educational programming, technical assistance, enforcement actions, and a variety of other resources to help control or eradicate noxious weeds in our …


    Weed Control - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  8. Connecting Neighbors for Earth Month: Bike Maintenance

    If you want to become more of a Do-It-Yourselfer, meet resourceful people in your community, and help the environment at the same time, the WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers have organized “Connecting Neighbors,” a series of workshops, events, and open houses in honor of Earth Month in conjunction with the MRC Tool Bucket Library (TBL) and local partners.The workshops take place every Friday starting on April 3 and running through May 1 with a special event on Saturday, May 2, to round out the Earth Month celebration. Some workshop locations are in the neighboring Centralia Christian School …


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:44 a.m.

  9. 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.

  10. Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I apply for a job with Lewis County? The first step is to check the Job Board daily for all current open positions within Lewis County government. Read the job posting and job description thoroughly. If you are qualified for an open position, fill out and sign a Lewis County employment application. Return the application along with any other required documents before the closing date listed in the Job Posting. Where can I get a Lewis County employment application? You can click on “Job Board” on this website. All job openings will have an editable PDF application form. …


    Human Resources - April 25, 2016, 8:15 a.m.