1. Upcoming Sheriff's Sales

    CLICK ON UNDERLINED LINKS FOR DETAILS OF EACH SALEIMPORTANT NOTE: Properties auctioned in a Sheriff's Sale DO NOT include a title search. Potential buyers are responsible to check for past due taxes, liens, water/sewer connections (municipalities), or other liens/fees in any auction. The Sheriff's Office cannot provide legal advice. The Sheriff makes no claims as to condition of the subject property. APRIL 2026 April 17, 2026 - Order of Sale 25-2-00181-21, Sale 120 Shirlee Ave, Centralia, WA JANUARY 2026 January 9, 2026 - Postponement Notice 1009 SE 1st St, Winlock, WA, Order of Sale 25-2-00181-21 OPENING BID: $200,540.00 SOLD to …


    Sheriff - Feb. 25, 2019, 9:24 a.m.

  2. Residents can shred sensitive documents

    Sensitive Document Shredding Event at the Community Recycle Event at the old Winlock Drop Box, 1105 Winlock-Vader Road, Winlock: The mobile shredding truck will be on site from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents may bring up to 3 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. There is no charge for this service. The shredded paper will be hauled to a paper recycling facility for processing.


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 10:51 a.m.

  3. Shred sensitive documents in Vader today

    Sensitive Document Shredding: Residents may bring up to 5 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 16. There is a free community service. The shredded paper will be recycled at a paper recycling facility at the conclusion of the event. The event will take place in the parking lot of Dailey Storage, 110 7th St., Vader, WA 98593.


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 12:08 p.m.

  4. Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

    The LC Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, is a countywide plan that identifies risks and ways to minimize damage by natural and manmade disasters. The plan is a comprehensive resource document that serves many purposes such as enhancing public awareness, creating a decision tool for management, promoting compliance with Washington State and Federal program requirements, enhancing local policies for hazard mitigation capability, and providing inter-jurisdictional coordination.The federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires all local governments to create such a disaster plan in order to qualify for hazard mitigation funding.Lewis County tackled this planning effort on a region wide basis, and …


    Community Development - Dec. 23, 2016, 1:21 p.m.

  5. Residents can drop off sensitive documents for shredding in Vader

    Sensitive Document Shredding: Residents may bring up to 3 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 17. There is no charge for this service. The shredded paper will be recycled at a paper recycling facility at the conclusion of the event. The event will take place in the parking lot of Dailey Storage, 110 7th St., Vader, WA 98593.


    Solid Waste - April 8, 2025, 12:41 p.m.

  6. Sensitive Document Shredding Event in Pe Ell

    Sensitive Document Shredding: Residents may bring up to 3 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. There is no charge for this service. The shredded paper will be recycled at a paper recycling facility. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 14 at Pe Ell Town Hall, 111 Main St., Pe Ell, WA 98572 as part of Pe Ell's Community Recycle Event.


    Solid Waste - April 8, 2025, 1:13 p.m.

  7. How to apply

    Make a difference in a youth's life today! If you would like to make an impact in our local youth's lives, use the Mentor Application Form to apply to be a mentor today. Do you or someone you know need a mentor? If you or someone you know would benefit from support, advocacy, and a positive role model, use the Mentee Application Form to refer them to the program.


    June 15, 2023, 8:16 a.m.

  8. Informational Brochures

    Introduction to the Permit Process - Fact Sheet 1What is a Septic System & How Does it Work? - Fact Sheet 2Septic System Myths - Fact Sheet 3Safe Substitutes for Hazardous Household Products - Fact Sheet 4How do I Maintain my Septic System? - Fact Sheet 5What can go Wrong with a Septic System? - Fact Sheet 6Operation & Maintenance of Your Gravelless Drainfield - Fact Sheet 7Operation & Maintenance of Your Mound System - Fact Sheet 8Operation & Maintenance of Your Pressure Distribution System - Fact Sheet 9


    Environmental Health - Jan. 31, 2020, 9:58 a.m.

  9. Joint hearing to consider the adoption of the draft Lewis County Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Plan update

    The Lewis County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan, a document required by Washington State law, RCW 70A.205.040. The law mandates each county prepare a comprehensive solid waste management plan, and update it periodically, is nearing its current update phase. With collaboration from the Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee -- an advisory group to the Lewis County Commissioners, each city within Lewis County, and a consulting team from Herrera Environmental, the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility has completed a draft update of the Lewis County Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan. The purpose of the plan is to provide …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 24, 2026, 1:48 p.m.

  10. Drop off sensitive documents at Community Recycle Event

    The LeMay Mobile Shredding Truck will be at the Community Recycle Event at the Lewis County Road Shop, 111 Pleasant Valley Road, Winlock, WA 98596, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 10. Customers may bring up to 3 grocery bags or boxes of sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. The shredded paper will be recycled after the event.


    Solid Waste - April 8, 2025, 12:36 p.m.