1. That Cute Little Chick Can Make You Sick - March 2018

    By Dr. Rachel Wood, Lewis County Health Officer That Cute Little Chick Can Make You Sick Salmonella bacteria are in the droppings of many chicks and ducklings Each year around Easter thousands of chicks and ducklings are welcomed into back yard family farms of all sizes. Baby birds may have Salmonella germs on their bodies, even when they are healthy and look clean. The germs also get on cages and other things the birds touch. When you handle chicks and ducklings, the germs can get on your hands and be spread to other people. If you have Salmonella bacteria on …


    Public Health - March 1, 2018, 10:25 a.m.

  2. Open Public Meeting Act Training

    In partnership with the Washington State Attorney General's Office, this course is provided for commissioners and board members to help meet an important training requirement of the Open Government Trainings Act. Commissioners and board members are required to complete this training every 4 years and submit a certificate of completion to the respective clerk.Training steps:Watch this video in its entirety: Open Public Meetings Act Training (18 minutes)Watch this video in its entirety: Public Records Act Training (30 minutes)Download a copy of this certificate.Sign it to self-certify your achievement.Provide a copy to the clerk in case of an audit.


    Community Development - Jan. 29, 2024, 10:06 a.m.

  3. County seeks applicants for its new Short Term Rentals (STR) Advisory Group

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking volunteers interested in serving on the newly established Short Term Rentals (STR) Advisory Group.The 11-member group will provide guidance as the county implements its new requirements for short-term rentals. Beginning Jan. 1, anyone with a short-term rental (also known as an Air BnB) in unincorporated Lewis County will be required to register the rental through the county. Owners / operators will have one calendar year to come into compliance. The Advisory Group will explore a range of STR-related topics, such as analyzing permit data, examining the relationship between STRs and …


    Commissioners - Dec. 4, 2025, 9:35 a.m.

  4. Sanitary Control Area Covenants

    INTRODUCTIONLewis County Code LCC8.55 includes requirements to protect public drinking water sources. The regulations require that wells be surrounded by an area of sanitary control. The Sanitary Control Area is the area in which activities that could contaminate the drinking water source are not allowed. Lewis County requires similar protection for two-party water supplies and properties being subdivided.According to state regulations and Lewis County Policy, a purveyor (the person owning or operating a water system) must provide an area of sanitary control for a radius of 100 feet for wells and 200 feet for shallow wells.. For small water systems, …


    Environmental Health - Jan. 21, 2021, 11:20 a.m.

  5. Get Your Christmas Trees & Unwanted Holiday Lights Recycled!

    Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, tomorrow, and next weekend (Jan. 10, 11, and 12) in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. Tomorrow is the last day for this year's event! Please remove all decorations and tinsel from the trees. Donations will be accepted to support WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteer community outreach programs. Flocked and artificial trees will not be accepted. You may dispose of flocked or artificial trees at the transfer station, where regular fees will …


    Solid Waste - Oct. 18, 2024, 4:39 p.m.

  6. Weed Board Vacancy

    Contribute to the operations, safety, and sustainability of the County’s Noxious Weed Control Board. The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board has a vacancy on its five members Board. The vacancy occurs in weed district 4 which includes the communities of Mossyrock, Onalaska and Salkum. Duties of the Board include adoption of the County Weed list and providing direction for Weed Board programs. The Board positions are four-year terms that shall be filled by a person engaged in agricultural practices. Noxious Weed Control Board positions are non-paid, volunteer positions. Meetings are held as determined by the Board. Persons interested in …


    Weed Control - Feb. 14, 2014, 11:35 a.m.

  7. Notice of Noxious Weed Control Board Vacancy

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board currently has an expiration of term of office on its five-member board. The vacancy occurs in: Weed District 1 which includes the communities of: Adna, Curtis, Boistfort, Dryad & Pe Ell. The Board positions are four-year terms that shall be filled by a person engaged in agricultural practices. Noxious Weed Control Board positions are non-paid, volunteer positions. Meetings are held as determined by the Board. Duties of the Board include adoption of the CountyWeed list and providing direction for Weed Board programs. Persons interested in appointment to the Board shall make a written …


    Weed Control - May 14, 2018, 10:06 a.m.

  8. Ongoing Projects

    Eradication: Class A Noxious Weeds Class A noxious weeds are Lewis County Noxious Weed Control's highest priority for early detection and rapid eradication. Generally, these noxious weeds are either entirely absent in Washington State or are only present in a very limited distribution. As such, and as required by law, the management goal for these weed species is total eradication in all plant parts. Garlic mustard, Giant hogweed, False brome and Milk thistle are all examples of Class A noxious weeds that have become more common in the state in recent years and could conceivably arrive in Lewis County from …


    Weed Control - March 20, 2015, 1:11 p.m.

  9. Lewis County Community Development seeks consultant to assist with comprehensive plan update

    CHEHALIS - 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 …


    News Room - June 29, 2023, 8:45 a.m.

  10. Transfer Stations in Centralia & Morton closed New Year's Day!

    Transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are closed in observance of the New Year's Day holiday. They will resume regular hours on Tuesday.


    Solid Waste - Nov. 27, 2023, 12:03 p.m.