1. 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.

  2. Marriages

    Lewis County District Court Judge R.W. Buzzard is empowered to perform marriage ceremonies under the laws of the State of Washington. Marriage ceremonies are performed at the Lewis County District Court Monday through Friday at 5:00 p.m. All members of the wedding party must arrive at the Lewis County District Court by 4:30 on the date of the wedding. Wedding party must provide two legal witnesses.Appointments must be made and can be done in person or by calling (360) 740-1203.The following needs to be brought in at least 2 days prior to the wedding:The Complete packet given to you by …


    District Court - Jan. 30, 2013, 5:11 p.m.

  3. District seeks a volunteer for the Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone Advisory Board

    The Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone District is seeking a volunteer to serve on the Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone Advisory Board, providing input and guidance on the Advisory Committee for a two-year term expiring Sept. 30, 2026.The Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone District Advisory Committee provides non-binding advice and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding solutions for reducing flood damage and to restore habitat for aquatic species within the basin. The group meets in the Lewis County Commissioners’ hearing room on the second Thursday of every month at 8:00 a.m.Application packets are available by visiting …


    Commissioners - Aug. 27, 2024, 3:44 p.m.

  4. District seeks a volunteer for the Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone Advisory Board

    The Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone District is seeking volunteers to serve on the Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone Advisory Board, providing input and guidance on the Advisory Committee for a two-year term expiring Sept. 30, 2027.The Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone District Advisory Committee provides non-binding advice and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding solutions for reducing flood damage and to restore habitat for aquatic species within the basin. The group meets in the Lewis County Commissioners’ hearing room on the second Thursday of every month at 8:00 a.m.Application packets are available by visiting the …


    Commissioners - Oct. 21, 2025, 1:03 p.m.

  5. Play Passport to Lewis County Public Services at the SWW Fair!

    Saddle Up for the first day of the Southwest Washington Fair! We have partnered with Fionna and her team at the Southwest Washington Fair and 11 other Lewis County departments, offices, and related agencies to bring you the Passport to Lewis County Public Service. Here's how to play: Pick up a passport upon entry to the fair at the Guest Services Building (the information gazebo), answer questions at 11 Lewis County booths to get your passport stamped for daily prizes and grand prizes at the end of the fair! Visit the featured fair locations between 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 9:51 a.m.

  6. 2016 Scholarship Applications

    LEWIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE CARDINAL SCHOLARSHIP If you would like to apply for this scholarship, please click on this link to get the application: Cardinal Scholarship Application This scholarship is based on financial hardship/need stephen michael gallagher career scholarship If you would like to apply for this scholarship, please click on this link to get the application: Stephen Michael Gallagher Career Scholarship This scholarship is for students interested in a criminal justice career Completed applications will need to be postmarked no later than April 15, 2016 and the mailing address for the LCSOA is included in the …


    Sheriff - March 4, 2016, 8:27 a.m.

  7. *Special meeting: Informational Budget Meeting

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) will hold its annual Informational Budget Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22. This is the BOCC’s yearly overview of the budgeting process, during which the commissioners also will outline the proposed budget for the upcoming year.Please see the special meeting notice by clicking here.Please see the agenda by clicking here.Those wishing to attend virtually can do so via Zoom:Online: Go to https://zoom.us/j/92770578873. The passcode is 085336.By phone: Call 888-475-4499. The meeting ID is 927 7057 8873, and the passcode is 085336.


    Commissioners - Nov. 16, 2022, 1:24 p.m.

  8. U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency Medicine Collection Day, 10am - 2pm

    The DEA is sponsoring an unused medicine collection day. This program is free to the public. The event will take place at the Rochester Community Center located at 10140 U.S. Highway 12, Rochester, WA 98579. The hours of the event are 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. Prescription medications and over the counter solid medications (tablets and capsules) are included in the program. Illegal substances will not be accepted. IV, sharps and other intra-venous medications will not be accepted. For more information click here or contact the DEA at 202-307-7977


    Public Works - Sept. 14, 2010, 8:17 a.m.

  9. About the Treasurer

    Meet Arny Davis - Lewis County Treasurer Arny Davis was elected as Lewis County Treasurer and assumed office in January of 2015. He is the 28th treasurer to serve since 1850. Arny served as Chief Deputy Treasurer for two and a half years prior to becoming Lewis County Treasurer. He chairs the County Finance Committee and oversees a staff of eight at the Treasurer’s office. The County Treasurer holds a key position of public trust in the financial affairs of local government.Arny Davis brings over 30 years of business management, finance, accounting, marketing and strategic planning experience to the Treasurer’s …


    Treasurer - April 27, 2015, 4:40 p.m.

  10. Lewis County drug take-back events planned for Centralia and Morton

    Centralia Prevention Coalition member Jasmine Trent, left, and Sara Bumgardner of Lewis County Public Health and Social Services CHEHALIS - Lewis County Public Health and Social Services, Centralia Prevention Coalition and MortonUP! are partnering with local law enforcement to host prescription drug take-back events Saturday, Apr. 22 in Centralia and Morton.These events are for citizens to dispose of unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medication for free between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the following locations:Centralia Middle School Gym, 901 Johnson Rd.• Morton Police Department, 250 Main Ave.Local service organizations will also be on-site providing resources, such as free …


    News Room - April 21, 2023, 4:24 p.m.