1. Food Worker Classes

    Health Department Classes: When and Where The in-person food worker card classes have been canceled until further notice.Food worker cards can still be obtained online at www.foodworkercard.wa.gov. Please call 360-740-1231 if you have any questions or concerns.Study guides are available on the DOH Website. Expiration and Renewal Initial Food Worker cards are good for two years, while renewals are good for three years. To qualify for a renewal card, you must take the class before your current card expires.Five year cards are available for those who have taken an approved advanced food safety class such as ServSafe within the previous …


    Environmental Health - Feb. 16, 2016, 8:48 a.m.

  2. Washington State Garlic Festival @ the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds through Aug. 27

    There is no such thing as a little garlic at the Washington State Garlic Festival, happening now through Sunday, Aug. 27 at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds.A large inflatable garlic arch welcomes you to explore varieties of locally grown garlic and just about any garlic food you can image.Lee and Bonnie Coumbs of Lee’s Magnificent Garlic in Centralia donate all proceeds from this weekend’s festival to Lewis County Work Opportunities. Last year, an estimated $4,000 worth of locally grown garlic was sold. Since 1971 the Chehalis organization has been assisting adults with disabilities obtain employment opportunities in our community.The Garlic Festival …


    News Room - Aug. 25, 2023, 2:25 p.m.

  3. Electronics (E-Waste: TVs & Computers) Recycling

    Lewis County Electronics Recycling OpportunitiesE-Cycle WashingtonE-Cycle Washington provides residents with a free program to recycle their unwanted and outdated televisions, computers (towers), computer monitors, and laptops. All peripherals (keyboard, cables, mouse, speakers, etc.) are not part of this program and should be disposed of properly as garbage.There are two Washington State E-Cycle collectors in Lewis County where televisions, computers (towers), computer monitors, and laptops may be dropped off for FREE:The Goodwill Store, 519 Harrison Avenue, Centralia. Call 360-736-3828 for information on hours.Tiger Mountain Technologies, 208 Second Street, Morton. Call 360-496-6161 for more information and hours of operation.For more information visit …


    Solid Waste - Nov. 8, 2013, 8:43 a.m.

  4. Buffalobur

    Solanum rostratum Buffalobur - An annual plant growing around 1.5-3 feet tall, covered in spines and hairs.Leaves: Alternate leaves 2-6 inches long. Leaves are irregularly cut into 5-7 lobes and are very prickly.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-September. 3-15 flowers per flower cluster. Flowers are bright yellow, 5 lobed, flat, and circular shaped about an inch across.Habitat: Found in fields, overgrazed pastures, yards, road sides, waste areas, barn yards, it can grow in sandy soil, dry soil, and rich moist soil.Weed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Buffalobur is toxic to livestock, and spreads easily in pastures and fields outcompeting desired …


    Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:32 a.m.

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    Sept. 2, 2021, 4:06 p.m.

  6. Flowering Rush

    Butomus umbellatus Flowering Rush - An emergent invasive with a very limited distribution in Washington state that can sometimes stay submerged. Can grow up to 5 feet tall.Leaves: - Thin upward growing leaves that often twist when above the surface of the water and reach 3+ feet in length (when plant is emerged and much longer when it is submerged). Leaves have a triangular cross section.Flowers: - Blooms June - September with umbrella shaped clusters of 20-50 flowers that have 3 sepals and three white to deep purple petals.Habitat: - Can appear in a variety of habitats and is often …


    Weed Control - Sept. 12, 2022, 1:31 p.m.

  7. Hoary alyssum

    Berteroa incana Hoary Alyssum - Plant is usually silvery-gray in appearance due to stellate hairs. 1-3.5 feet tall and functions as an upright annual, biennial, or short-lived perennial.Leaves: Plant has basal leaves that are larger and oblanceolate. Leaves gradually reduce in size moving up the stem with alternate leaf arrangement.Flowers: Blooming from May-August. Flowers bloom from the bottom up in simple or branches clusters. Petals are white and are two times longer than sepals and are deeply cleft. 6 stamens per flower.Habitat: Plant is adapted to dry conditions. Usually is found in overgrazed pastures, stressed meadows, roadsides, and waste areas. …


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

  8. Spring Youth Fair is on at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds May 5-7

    Lewis County and its Southwest Washington fairgrounds staff are happy to announce that the talents and knowledge of local youth will be showcased at the annual Spring Youth Fair, May 5-7 at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds.“We expect hundreds of kids, from Lewis County and as far away as Eastern Washington and Oregon, to show fairgoers the activities they’re involved in,” said youth fair co-founder Lee Coumbs of Centralia.


    News Room - May 5, 2023, 1:50 p.m.

  9. Tire-cycling events at Packwood and Centralia

    Recycle your worn out tires for free at two Lewis County Solid Waste Utility events, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 13 and 14 at Packwood Community Hall, 12935 U.S. Highway 12. Another tire recycling is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26, 27 and 28 at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, 1909 S. Gold St. in Centralia.


    News Room - Sept. 8, 2023, 11:15 a.m.

  10. Weed Board Meeting August 7, 2018

    WEED BOARD MEETING The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board will be meeting on August 7, 2018. The public is welcome to attend the meeting. The meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in the Lewis County Courthouse, meeting room #003 at 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA. For more information, contact the Weed Coordinator at 360 740 1215. The agenda follows: Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board Call to Order Adoption of Minutes Introduction of Guests Coordinators Report Policy Other Business and Information


    Weed Control - July 24, 2018, 11 a.m.