1. Departments


    Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  2. Butterfly Bush

    Buddleja davidii Butterfly Bush - A profusely spreading deciduous shrub that was a popular ornamental and is now found throughout western Washington. The bush can reach 15' in height and has tall arching branches.Leaves: Usually 4-10 inches long and 1-3 inches wide, with toothed edges and opposite arrangement on the branch. The upper surface of the leaf is a deep green while the underside appears whiteish due to a dense covering of short fuzzy hair.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-October. Showy spikes at the branch terminals can be 4 to 10 inches long. The small flowers are 4 petaled, bell-shaped and …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:45 a.m.

  3. Public hearing for the purpose of leasing solid waste transfer stations

    The Lewis County of Commissioners will host a public hearing on or after 10 a.m. March 11 in the Commissioners' hearing room on the second floor of the Historic Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis. The purpose of the hearing is to consider renewal of the leases of its solid waste transfer stations in Centralia and Morton to the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation. Please click here to read the Notice of Hearing.


    Solid Waste - Feb. 3, 2025, 5:09 p.m.

  4. Public Records Requests

    Lewis County uses a web based public disclosure request client, GovQA. More information is available on the County Public Disclosure Request page.


    911 Communications - March 12, 2012, 9:44 a.m.

  5. Family Functional Therapy (FFT)

    Functional Family Therapy (FFT) This program was part of a cost-benefit analysis completed by the Washington State Institute for Public Policy on several violence prevention and reduction programs, including six Blueprints programs: Watching the Bottom Line: Cost-Effective Interventions for Reducing Crime in Washington. Program Summary Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is an outcome-driven prevention/intervention program for youth who have demonstrated the entire range of maladaptive, acting out behaviors and related syndromes. Program Targets: Youth, aged 11-18, at risk for and/or presenting with delinquency, violence, substance use, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, or Disruptive Behavior Disorder. Often these youth present with additional …


    Juvenile Court - Dec. 13, 2011, 10:32 a.m.

  6. European Coltsfoot

    Tussilago farfara European Coltsfoot - a rhizomatous perennial that forms intricate colonies and grows up to 18" tall.Flower: Flowers bloom from March - May. The solid yellow flower looks somewhat like a dandelion, but on a stem absent of any basal leaves. The stems are unbranched and each produces a single flower.Leaves: Basal leaves emerge after flowers begin going to seed. They vary in size from 2-12" and grow from the rhizomes in rosettes. They also have a big variation in size and can be heart shaped, orbicular, or triangular, and have a narrow indentation at the base. The margins …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:45 a.m.

  7. FREE LEGAL CLINICS AVAILABLE

    Please see the attached flyer announcing FREE legal clinics held in rural counties: Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum. Clinics are open to the public and operate first come, first-served from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.2026 - Quarter 2 English Flyer2026 - Quarter 2 Spanish FlyerServices Available:Family Law (divorce, parenting plans, child support)Protection OrdersMinor GuardianshipTenant and housing mattersContracts and miscellaneous civil legal issuesDetails:No cost to attendOpen to residents of Lewis, Pacific, Wahkiakum, and surrounding countiesFor questions call (360)425-2579 or email franm@timberlandla.orgTimberland Legal Aid


    Clerk - July 16, 2025, 2:48 p.m.

  8. Physical Education

    Lewis County Juvenile Court believes that physical exercise should be incorporated into everyday life. We strive to educate our youth on how to use their own body weight to get exercise daily.Exercise has proven to help decrease anxiety and depression while improving mood and quality of sleep. Therefore, exercise not only benefits your physical body, but it also influences your mental health in a positive way.Here at Lewis County Juvenile Court, we teach our youth Tabata style workouts. This means there is absolutely no equipment, and they are strictly using their own body weight. We believe that this is beneficial …


    Juvenile Court - Aug. 2, 2021, 11:42 a.m.

  9. Services/Programs

    Lewis County Juvenile Court provides a variety of services and evidence based programs for individuals and families. These interventions all have the goal of ending delinquency for each individual youth. The Juvenile Court has many resources available to help rehabilitate our youth such as but not limited to:Individualized counseling programs through Cascade Mental Health and other providers.Family oriented counseling programsIndividualized drug and alcohol treatmentIndividualized Spiritual connections through Christ for Life, Prisons for Christ, and Young Life.Environmental Educational opportunitiesPhysical Education opportunities


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 24, 2014, 2:34 p.m.

  10. Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1

    Pursuant to RCW 36.58.100 et seq., the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District (LCSWDD) No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation, was established by Ordinance 1124 (now LCC 8.15.150) in 1992, after Lewis County and all incorporated cities signed an interlocal agreement to form it. In addition to forming the district, the agreement established flow control, directing all solid waste generated in Lewis County to be disposed of at LCSWDD sites. Representatives from the cities and the County serve as the Executive Advisory Committee to the Disposal District Commissioners, who by statute are the Lewis County Commissioners.The governing board of the LCSWDD …


    Solid Waste - June 22, 2021, 12:10 p.m.