1. Notice to Consultants- Request for Proposal for Packwood Floodplain Mapping

    A new RFP has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. Consultants desiring consideration shall submit four copies of a complete proposal packet to Josh Metcalf, Public Works Director at Lewis County Public Works, 2025 NE Kresky Ave, Chehalis, WA, 98532, by 3 pm December 13, 2019.Access the details and necessary documents here.


    Public Works - Nov. 27, 2019, 8:53 a.m.

  2. Gorse

    Ulex europaeus Gorse - A thorny perennial shrub that closely resembles Scotch Broom and can grow to be 10+ feet tall.Leaves: Leaves are small, dark green and trifoliate — having 3 thin leaflets. As they mature, they become spiny. The leaf axils also have spines.Flowers: Flowers bloom April - September. Bright yellow pea-like flowers form clusters near branch terminals.Habitat: Can grow in most habitats, but is especially prevalent in coastal environments.Weed Classification: B DesignateWhy is it a Noxious Weed? Aside from "noxious" growth habits, gorse also creates large physical barriers and poses significant wildfire risk due to the concentration of …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:47 a.m.

  3. Lewis County Public Works crews finish preventive maintenance on county roads

    Lewis County Public Works crew applying chip seal rock to a road outside of Adna. CHEHALIS – Lewis County Public Works road maintenance crews have completed their annual summer preventative maintenance chip seal projects.County road crews placed 63,000 gallons of oil and 1.3 million square yards of crushed rock while resurfacing approximately 100 miles of county roads over the summer.“It’s the most efficient way to preserve our roads,” Lewis County Road Maintenance Supervisor Justin Bushnell said. “The county’s goal is to resurface roads every seven to 10 years.”“The oil is sealing up the road and preserving everything underneath it,” Bushnell …


    News Room - Sept. 18, 2023, 4:03 p.m.

  4. Hazo Hut is open every Wednesday to accept used motor oil

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


    Solid Waste - July 30, 2024, 2:45 p.m.

  5. Public invited to meet County Manager finalists July 11

    Todd Mielke Gun-Sam Kim Ryan Barrett Amber Smith CHEHALIS – The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is inviting the public to a meet-and-greet with its four finalists for County Manager.Citizens will be given an opportunity to get to know the candidates at a public reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room at the Historic Lewis County Courthouse, 351 NW North St. in Chehalis. Comment cards will be available for citizens to share their opinion of the finalists with the commissioners.The commissioners and other county officials and staff members will hold private …


    News Room - June 30, 2023, 1:08 p.m.

  6. Press Release: First Responder Day SWWF

    Click here for full press release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 08-10-17 @ 1630 Hours Contact: Chief Bruce F. Kimsey Phone: (360) 748-9286 Release #: 1 Lewis County Sheriff’s Office to Host First Responder’s Day The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with local emergency responders, will be hosting a First Responder’s Day on August 15, at the Southwest Washington Fair. The fair gates will open at 10:00 A.M. This event is designed to give citizens a chance to interact with the many different first responders serving the citizens of Lewis County, all in one place. The event will be held in …


    Sheriff - Aug. 10, 2017, 4:51 p.m.

  7. Lewis County Commissioners invite you to your renewed county parks

    Lewis County Commissioners Lindsey Pollock, left, Scott Brummer and Sean Swope at county park ribbon cutting Apr. 7. You’re invited to the crown jewels of Lewis County Parks! Schaefer Park in Centralia, South County Park in Toledo, Rose Park in Adna and Fairgrounds Park at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds.They’re open for everyone to see – a place to stroll among the trees, rivers and creeks, for families to picnic and kids to romp and play on new playground and fitness equipment.New play sets, swings, slides and bouncy animals for kids, plus gazebos, picnic and bar-b-que areas and freshly groomed trails …


    News Room - April 12, 2023, 3:56 p.m.

  8. Lewis County offices are closed, Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of Labor Day


    News Room - Aug. 31, 2023, 9:20 a.m.

  9. Planning Commission Materials

    Hearing 32025-11-10 Staff Presentation Critical Areas Ordinance2025-11-03 Staff Report Critical Areas Ordinance2025-10-28 Meeting Notes2025-10-28 Staff Presentation Critical Areas Ordinance2025-10-28 Staff Report Critical Areas Ordinance2025-10-14 Meeting Notes2025-10-14 Staff Presentation Critical Areas Ordinance2025-10-08 Staff Report Critical Areas OrdinanceHearing 22025-08-12 Staff Presentation Continued Public Hearing2025-08-04 Staff Report Short Term Rentals2025-07-22 Staff Presentation Continued Public Hearing2025-07-22 All Written Testimony2025-07-22 Planning Commission Meeting Notes2025-07-17 Staff Report Short Term Rentals2025-07-17 Staff Report Other Development Regulations2025-07-17 Memo to File - Futurewise2025-07-08 Staff Presentation Public Hearing2025-06-30 Staff Memo Short Term Rentals2025-06-24 Staff Presentation All Other Development Regulations2025-06-13 Staff Report All Other Development Regulations2025-06-10 Planning Commission Meeting Notes2025-06-10 Staff …


    Community Development - May 9, 2025, 12:12 p.m.

  10. First Lewis County Repair & Sustainability Fair showcases DIY exhibits

    CHEHALIS – A button fell off of your shirt, there’s a rip in your favorite jeans, or your small appliance stopped working. Don’t toss it – repair it! Volunteer “fixers” will be on hand at the inaugural Lewis County Repair and Sustainability Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 22 at the Centralia College SWFT Center, Room 108, 807 W. Pear St. in Centralia.Lewis County Solid Waste Utility, Lewis County WSU Extension Service, Washington State Department of Ecology and Zero Waste Washington have brought together local residents who are handy at a variety of crafts to repair your clothing, …


    News Room - April 18, 2023, 3:28 p.m.