1. Noxious weeds are growing faster than you think!

    Noxious weeds are growing faster than you think! Multiple days of good spring weather in Western Washington may help pesky weeds get the jump on local farmers in their pastures, forest and gardens.  Germination of seed and growth of weeds are very temperature dependent. The optimum temperature for germination varies for individual weeds but many can germinate at low soil temperatures with adequate soil moisture. This is a combination of weather that is common to our area and will speed up the germination of weeds with the current warm trend. Control of annual and biennial weeds remains the same, with …


    Weed Control - March 9, 2015, 9:46 a.m.

  2. Just a few more days to recycle Christmas trees in Morton

    When the holidays are wrapped up, make plans to give your Christmas trees and other holiday items new life: recycle them!Undecorated, live Christmas trees will be accepted for free at the Morton Transfer Station, 6745 US Highway 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday from Dec. 26 through Jan. 11. Customers should check in with the scale attendant for details on where to drop off unwanted Christmas trees.Other holiday items that can be recycled at Lewis County transfer stations in Morton and Centralia, or curbside recycling programs, include paper holiday cards, wrapping paper, gift boxes and corrugated …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 26, 2024, 11:45 a.m.

  3. Mobile Home Movement Permits

    INFORMATION NEEDED TO ISSUE MOBILE HOME MOVEMENT PERMIT:Address where the mobile home is currently locatedAddress where the mobile home is moving toSeller's name & mailing addressBuyer's name & mailing addressMover’s name & addressMover’s WUTC permit numberMover’s DOT permit numberComplete description of the mobile home, including the serial/VIN number, make, model year, and length & width.If the mobile home is moving within Lewis County, property taxes on the mobile home must be paid in full for the current year.If the mobile home is moving out of Lewis County, we must collect all current year taxes and advance taxes before a movement …


    Treasurer - Aug. 11, 2021, 8:08 a.m.

  4. About Emergency Management

    Mission Statement MissionFacilitate and support the resources that will enable the cities and communities in Lewis County to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.ValuesSimple Organization: The importance of planning cannot be overemphasized for organizations and individuals in defining goals and objectives, and helping to anticipate problems. It is equally important to avoid unnecessary complexity.Ownership: Embrace and prioritize programs and partners who are actively involved in efforts to improve how they (or their organization) mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergenciesAccountability: Encourages collaboration and involvement with partners and stakeholders in Emergency Management activities.Respect for People: Appreciate …


    Emergency Management - Sept. 29, 2015, 11:06 a.m.

  5. Lewis County Seeks Consultant for Comprehensive Plan Update

    Lewis County and all cities in the county are required by the Washington State Growth Management Act to update their comprehensive plans. The Lewis County Comprehensive Plan identifies a vision for the future for the community, and establishes a set of long-term goals, policies and land use patterns for growth over a 20-year period. Updates will include changes to the zoning map and development regulations. The updates must be completed by June 2025. In July, the county expects to receive a grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to fund the mandated updates. The Lewis County Department of Community …


    Community Development - June 29, 2023, 9:45 a.m.

  6. New Little Miss Friendly named to represent Southwest Washington Fair

    10-year old Clara Hansen of Centralia is the 2023 Little Miss Friendly. CHEHALIS – Clara Hansen, a 10-year old from Centralia, is the newly named Little Miss Friendly of the Southwest Washington Fair. She is the hostess and "living logo" of the Fair and will be the fair's representative at parades and county events over the next year.The NPRA sanctioned Rodeo is 6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday nights, Aug. 16-17 at the fairgrounds’ grandstand. Tickets available by calling the fair office at 360-740-1495.The Monster Truck Nitro Tour makes a stop at the fair for the first time in 20 years, …


    News Room - Aug. 16, 2023, 12:56 p.m.

  7. Household Hazardous Waste Satellite Collection Fall Event: Pe Ell

    Satellite Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Residential customers may drop off their unwanted or left-over oil-based paint, cleaners, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and other household chemicals at Pe Ell Town Hall, 111 Main St., Pe Ell, WA. Please be prepared to leaves your containers at the event. Workers don't have a place to empty them, and return them to customers at satellite events. Limits for these events are 10 CFL lights, 5 gallons motor oil, 5 gallons antifreeze, 15 gallons oil-based paint, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no containers larger than 5 gallons. Other recycling opportunities at this event: Styrofoam …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 2:27 p.m.

  8. Final Day for Comments on the Lewis County Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Plan draft update

    Today is the last day to submit comments on the draft 2023 Lewis County Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Plan! This plan includes strategies to manage waste in the county over the next 20 years with more in-depth focus on the next six years. Lewis County Department of Public Works Solid Waste Utility has been working with the Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) and the consulting firm Herrera Environmental to update the document. Copies of the draft plan are also available to read at all Timberland Libraries in Lewis County and the Toledo Community Library. The public comment …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 19, 2023, 11:12 a.m.

  9. Notice of Hearing for 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program

    Notice of Hearing for the proposed Comprehensive Road and Bridge Construction Program for the six calendar years 2022 through 2027, known as the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the Annual Construction Program (ACP) for 2022, on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, on or after 10:00 a.m. at the Lewis County Courthouse, County Commissioners Hearing Room, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, Washington, at which time and place any person may appear to be heard, either for or against the adoption of the proposed plan.Proposed 2022-2027 TIP2022-2027 Proposed TIP Presentation2022-2027 Proposed TIP Map District 12022-2027 Proposed TIP Map District 22022-2027 Proposed …


    Public Works - Nov. 10, 2021, 11:57 a.m.

  10. Adopted Plans

    The Lewis County Comprehensive Plan identifies a vision for the future for the community, and establishes a set of long-term goals, policies and land use patterns for growth over a 20-year period. The current version of the Comprehensive Plan is available below. Lewis County Comprehensive PlanComprehensive Plan (amended September 23, 2025)Onalaska Subarea PlanPackwood Subarea PlanZoning Map (amended September 23, 2025)Appendix A Land Capacity AnalysisAppendix B Housing Capacity and Housing Needs AssessmentAppendix C Capital Facilities PlanAppendix D Transportation Technical AnalysisAppendix E Community Engagement Summary ReportAppendix F Climate Memo A. County Assets and EvaluationAppendix G Climate Memo B. Climate Risk and Vulnerability …


    Community Development - Dec. 18, 2013, 8:16 a.m.