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Packwood Subarea Plan
A subarea plan is a road map that guides how a specific geography, like Packwood, will grow and develop over the next 20 years. The plan states a vision, goals, and policies for the area. The plan gets adopted as part of the Lewis County Comprehensive Plan and is used to determine updates to zoning maps and development regulations, as well as capital facilities plans for infrastructure like sewer or water. The Packwood Subarea Plan is being done in two phases: Phase 1 was completed in January 2024 by adoption of the goals, policies and future land use map; Phase …
Community Development - Nov. 10, 2021, 11:11 a.m.
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Get Outside and Get Garden Wise!
Mother Nature has decided to bestow upon us some glorious sunshine, and if you ask us, timing couldn’t be better because April just happens to be National Garden Month! Now is the time to get out, get dirty, and get garden wise!Escaping the home garden or landscape setting is one of the primary pathways that “ornamental plants” become “invasive plants” in Washington State. Once established, these “ornamentals” can outcompete native vegetation and, ultimately, change the entire ecosystem from the ground up. Once a habitat lacks native vegetation, there is no longer a food source for native insects, without an insect …
Weed Control - April 9, 2020, 9:14 a.m.
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25-004 Approve master interlocal agreements between Lewis County and municipalities in Lewis County and authorizing signatures thereon
Approve master interlocal agreements between Lewis County and municipalities in Lewis County and authorizing signatures thereon
Commissioners - March 3, 2025, 12:07 p.m.
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PeEll recycling event 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23
A free recycling event is set for PeEll Town Hall, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. Get rid of your household hazardous waste and yard waste, and recycle electronics, tires and scrap metal.
News Room - Sept. 8, 2023, 10:26 a.m.
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Free Christmas Tree and Wreathe Recycling
The Lewis County Solid Waste Utility and the Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter programs are sponsoring a free Christmas tree and wreathe collection event. Please remove all decorations, tinsel, and wires. Flocked or artificial trees will not be accepted. Trees from commercial operations will not be accepted. Donations will be accepted to support the Master Gardener and Master Recycler Composter programs. The event details are as follows: Location: Central Transfer Station; 1411 South Tower Avenue, Centralia Dates: December 26 to January 8, 2010 Hours: 9:00 A.M. to 4 P.M. daily
Public Works - Jan. 7, 2010, 1:25 p.m.
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Slenderflower Thistle & Turkish Thistle
Carduus tenuiflorus & Carduus cinereus Slenderflower Thistle Slenderflower Thistle Turkish Thistle Turkish Thistle Slenderflower Thistle - Grows up to 6.5 feet tall with loose hairs on the stem.Leaves: Leaves are 4-10 in. around the base of the plant with 6-10 spines. Leaves sometimes have light wooly hairs and get smaller as you move up the stem.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-July. Clusters of 5-20+ pink flowers are usually found near the tops of the stems.Habitat: Dry open areas like pastures, ranges, right-of-ways, and areas of soil disturbance.Weed Classification: AWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Slenderflower thistle invades and spreads quickly on ranges …
Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:57 a.m.
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Code Compliance
Complaints Junk Vehicles Abandoned Vehicles Tenant/Landlord Matters FAQ The Code Compliance Division receives, investigates, tracks, and coordinates code violation complaints for the following county departments: Environmental Health and Community Development. Examples of issues handled include building violations, septic violations, water violations, land use violations, hulk vehicles, solid waste, and hazardous waste.We work closely and effectively with other county departments including the Lewis County Sheriff's Office and the Lewis County Prosecutor's Office. We also work with other governmental and municipal departments including, but not limited to, Washington State Patrol, the cities of Centralia and Chehalis, Southwest Clean Air Authority, and Washington …
Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.
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Notice & Information to Noxious Weed Control
Landowners are notified of their responsibility to participate in the control of noxious weeds to prevent their spread and establishment on lands within Lewis County per Chapter 17.10 RCW Noxious Weeds – Weed Boards and Chapter 16-750 WAC State Noxious Weed list. Noxious weeds are non-native plants that are highly destructive, competitive and difficult to control or eliminate. They have been introduced accidentally or as ornamentals in peoples' gardens. Some are poisonous to humans and livestock and most grow rapidly and overwhelm desirable vegetation. They can reduce crop yields, destroy beneficial native habitat, damage recreational opportunities, clog waterways, and diminish …
Weed Control - April 4, 2017, 7:24 a.m.
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Sheriff's Statement - Coroner's Inquest: Ronda Reynolds
In response to media inquiries, the following statement is provided: Since becoming Sheriff in 2005, my Office has worked diligently to address all legitimate concerns and information brought to our attention regarding the Ronda Reynolds investigation. My Office has spent considerable time and effort in evaluating, investigating and reviewing all information, both new and old, surrounding the Ronda Reynolds case. Our actions have been fair, impartial, and complete. Perhaps the process of the Coroner’s Inquest will bring forth new information that my Office can act upon and/or possibly bring some resolution to the Reynolds & Thompson families. However, the Coroner’s …
Sheriff - Oct. 10, 2011, 2:52 p.m.
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NOTICE: Pertaining to competitive bidding dispensing with advertisment and formal sealed bidding with respect to purchases and leases under twenty-five thousand dollars and notice of Lewis County Vendor List and Solicitations
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Commissioners - Oct. 26, 2015, 1:57 p.m.
