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2018 River Gage information
The Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority has changed the vertical datumon the following rivers in Lewis County:1. Chehalis River at Doty2. Chehalis River at Mellen St. Centralia3. Skookumchuch Riverat Pearl St. Centralia4. Newaukum River at ChehalisThe Guage information now reflects the given water level as height above mean sea level.The information below represents this change. The Conversion information and historic flood cresthistory dating back to 1971.Click here to print 2018 river gage phase comparison chartClick here to print Lewis County Rivers Flood Crest Historyflood%20authority%20logo_sm.pngClick below for theChehalis River Basin Flood Authority2018 Chehlais Basin Gage Height Conversion Project
Emergency Management - Sept. 13, 2018, 8:08 a.m.
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K-9 Narcotics Sniff Leads to Arrest
On 06-01-2024, at approximately 9:21 p.m., deputies with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of State Route 505, Winlock. Deputy Kasinger and his K-9 partner Kimbo were requested to respond to the scene for a narcotics sniff, and upon being deployed K-9 Kimbo alerted on the vehicle. A search warrant was applied for and granted, resulting in the recovery of over 41 grams of methamphetamine and a meth pipe. The suspect was subsequently taken into custody. Great work by all deputies involved, as well as K-9 Kimbo for his first week on the …
Sheriff - June 3, 2024, 1:04 p.m.
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Radio Communications
Radio Service staff maintain and service a network of 22 communications sites throughout the county that provide first responder radio coverage.Additionally, they provide local trouble-shooting services (and limited technical assistance) to outside vendors to assist in identifying and making emergency repairs when equipment fails in the Communications Center.In 2019, they continued maintenance of mobile, portable and fixed base radio equipment for the county and agencies supported by contract.The Radio Services Administrator manages the Homeland Security equipment grants. This includes researching models, purchasing equipment, preparing/maintaining records, and includes installation of anything pertaining to the backbone communications system. (Contract records are maintained …
911 Communications - March 27, 2012, 4:26 p.m.
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Glass
There are four drop-off locations to recycle glass bottles and jars in Lewis County. Here are the rules:Glass bottles and jars onlyGlass bottles and jars may be mixed by colors. They do not need to be separated.Please empty, clean, and dry containers--Labels are OKThrow away lidsNo window glass, automotive glass, ceramics, drinking glasses or mirrorsHere are the locations:Forest Grange3397 Jackson HighwayChehalis, WA 98532Pe Ell Utility Shop1101 N. First St.Pe Ell, WA 98572Lewis County CentralSolid Waste Transfer Station1411 S. Tower Ave.Centralia, WA 98531East Lewis CountyTransfer Station6745 U.S. Hwy 12Morton, WA 98356
Solid Waste - Dec. 2, 2024, 4:42 p.m.
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Auditor
About Contact The Auditor is responsible for examining all county financial transactions to ensure adequate coverage and proper reporting of expenditures for county funds. more » Auditor 351 NW North Street Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-1156 Contact the Auditor News Auditor's Office seeks "For" and "Against" Committees Auditor | December 11, 2025 Recording Fee Increases 7/27/2025 Auditor | July 18, 2025 ATTENTION CURRENT AND POTENTIAL VENDORS! Lewis County's vendor rosters are now online! Action by you is required. Auditor | July 27, 2023 Election Myths & FAQs Auditor | October 15, 2020 ONLINE MARRIAGE APPLICATION Auditor | October 30, 2015 …
Auditor - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.
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County Weed List Hearing
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held to adopt rules and regulations for the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board and to adopt the 2013 Lewis County Noxious Weed list. The hearing will be held February 12, 2013 at 4:00 PM in the Lewis County Courthouse, meeting room #003 at 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA. Any person may appear and be heard either for or against the adoption of the proposed 2013 County Weed List. An open public meeting will precede and follow the public hearing. Contact the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board at 360 …
Weed Control - Jan. 11, 2013, 8:19 a.m.
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Notice of hearing regarding a franchise renewal to Hampton Lumber Mills, Washington, Inc. to install, construct, operate and maintain stormwater facilities in Lewis County road rights-of-way. The hearing will take place at or after 10 a.m. Jan. 7, 2025.
Please see the attached notice.
Commissioners - Dec. 13, 2024, 12:19 p.m.
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Flood Authority- Governor Inslee Visiting the Chehalis Basin
Meet at Borst Park Centralia City Hall and street tour of flood areas and city’s comprehensive strategy for floodproofing homes. Lunch Adna Grange Visit Adna dairy and see farm pad Habitat site Return to Borst Park
Commissioners - May 31, 2017, 11:33 a.m.
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Holiday Closure for Christmas Day
Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are closed on Christmas Day. They will resume their regular hours on Saturday, Dec. 26. Centralia is open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Morton is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Solid Waste - Nov. 30, 2020, 11:43 a.m.
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Addendum #2 to the Newaukum Bridge No.20 Replacement Project, Phase 2
Addendum #2 has been added to the Newaukum Bridge No.20 Replacement Project, Phase 2 on Feb 12th, 2010. The bid period closes on Feb 22, 2010 . Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here.
Public Works - Feb. 12, 2010, 4:46 p.m.
