1. Common Catsear

    Hypochaeris radicata Common Catsear - A perennial with a basal rosette of leaves, followed by upright/slightly bent stems that are usually leafless in its second year.Leaves: Leaves are rough and hairy, with lobed or waxy margins. Leaves can be 1.2-13.8 inches long and .2-2.8 inches wide.Flowers: Flowers bloom from May-October. Dandelion-like flowers that are yellow and disc like and are 1-1.5 inches across.Habitat: Common Catsear grows in disturbed areas, such as yards, roadsides, pastures, waste areas, gardens, and seed fields.Weed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?It is a potentially poisonous, aggressively spreading plant that invades lawns and lowland pastures. …


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

  2. Notice of hearing regarding a franchise renewal to Hampton Lumber Mills, Washington, Inc. to install, construct, operate and maintain stormwater facilities in Lewis County road rights-of-way. The hearing will take place at or after 10 a.m. Jan. 7, 2025.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Dec. 13, 2024, 12:19 p.m.

  3. Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES) Meeting

    Meetings are held at 7:00 PM (1900) on the 3rd Wednesday of each month in the Training Room on the 1st floor of the Lewis County Law and Justice Center, 345 W Main Street, Chehalis, Washington https://www.cvars.org/LCARES.php


    Emergency Management - March 7, 2018, 10:33 a.m.

  4. Breast Milk is a Universal Solution - October 2019

    Experts say that in a world filled with inequality, crises, and poverty, breastfeeding is the foundation of lifelong good health for babies and mothers. Breast milk is a natural, renewable food – a universal solution that levels the playing field, giving everyone a fair start in life. More


    Public Health - Oct. 9, 2019, 9:14 a.m.

  5. Transfer Stations open today

    Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are open today, Jan. 2, 2023. The administration office in Centralia, however, is not open today in observance of the New Year's Day holiday. The administration office will return to regular hours on Tuesday, Jan. 3.


    Solid Waste - Oct. 19, 2022, 9:59 a.m.

  6. Christmas Day observed: Transfer stations are open!

    Transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are open regular hours today. The Lewis County Solid Waste Utility Administration Office, however, is closed today in observance of the Christmas Day holiday. The administration office will resume regular hours on Tuesday.


    Solid Waste - Oct. 19, 2022, 10:39 a.m.

  7. Notice of hearing regarding Ordinance 1356, which would add Courthouse Facilitator Program (Chapter 9.40) to Lewis County Code to codify the establishment of the program and the collection of surcharges, license fees and user fees to defray the cost of th

    Please see the attached notice of hearing.


    Commissioners - July 15, 2024, 2:53 p.m.

  8. We're Teaching at Meet a Master Gardener Event!

    Meet a Master Gardener There are no upcoming events to show at this time. WHEN:June 4, 2022 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pmWHERE:Pioneer West Nursery710 North Tower AvenueCentraliaCOST:FreeGardening Class Schedule10:30-11:30AM- Unusual Containers for Plants1:00-2:00PM – Ornamental Noxious Weeds and Native Plant Alternatives3:00 – 4:00PM- Carnivourous Plants Seed Starting (Make and Take)


    Weed Control - June 1, 2022, 3:06 p.m.

  9. MG Plant Sale

    2022 Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale Your Noxious Weed Control Specialists will be tabling at this year's MG plant sale. We will be present to assist with weed identification and control recommendations. Stop by to say hi and pick up a native wildflower seed packet.For more event information check out the WSU Extension website here


    Weed Control - May 17, 2022, 12:02 p.m.

  10. Master Gardener Class

    We will be instructing 3 classes for the Master Gardener program education requirements. It will consist of an introduction to Noxious Weeds, their impacts, identification and prevention strategies. Followed by lesson on IPMs (Integrated Pest Management) systems and then we will end with lessons in herbicide; understanding the label, basic functions, and possibly some calibration instructions.


    Weed Control - Sept. 6, 2022, 10:37 a.m.