1. Free Tansy Disposal Day Round 2!

    We are doing a second round of free tansy ragwort disposal for Lewis County! Now that Tansy Ragwort is flowering and maybe starting to seed, it is extra important that it is bagged and that bag be secured shut prior to moving it off site. We will be at the following locations on Friday August 5thRandleRandle Fire Station #119978 US-129am to 10:30amMortonMorton Jr/Sr Highschool152 Westlake ave11am to 12:20pmOnalaskaOnalaska Fire Station #11733 SR 5081pm to 2:30pm We will be at the following locations on Saturday August 6thPe EllPe Ell School519 N 2nd st9am to 10:30amToledoToledo Ball Fields5545 Jackson Hwy12pm to 1:30pmCentraliaCentralia …


    Weed Control - July 11, 2022, 11:16 a.m.

  2. *All day Budget Meetings

    9 a.m.: HR9:30 a.m.: Prosecutor10:30 a.m.: Public Works11:30 a.m.: Auditor / Elections1:30 p.m.: IT Services2:30 p.m.: Noxious Weed Services3:30 p.m.: Emergency Services4:30 p.m.: Clerk


    Commissioners - Oct. 4, 2019, 3:23 p.m.

  3. Visit the SWW Fair and play the Passport to Lewis County Public Services game!

    Saddle Up for the Southwest Washington Fair to play the Passport to Lewis County Public Service game! Here's how to play: Pick up a passport upon entry to the fair at the Guest Services Building (the information gazebo), answer questions at 12 Lewis County booths to get your passport stamped for daily prizes and grand prizes at the end of the fair! Visit the featured fair locations between 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. daily, answer the questions, and get your passport stamped. One completed passport per person, per day. Turn in completed daily passports at the Guest Services building (where …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 9:57 a.m.

  4. Retiring Lewis County Public Works mechanic – a dependable problem-solver

    Lewis County Public Works journeyman mechanic Neal Allen. Retiring heavy equipment mechanic Neal Allen, center, stands with his Public Works coworkers, from left, Jeff Sanford, Terry Bower, Central Shop Supervisor Arlie Champ and Ben Sabin. CHEHALIS – A truck carrying supplies for road work being done on some of Lewis County’s over 1,000 miles of pavement had become disabled late in the afternoon, threatening to interrupt planned road maintenance.Lewis County Public Works employee Neal Allen and his coworkers stayed until 2 a.m. the next morning to get the disabled truck running.That’s one of the countless stories shared by Allen and …


    News Room - Oct. 27, 2023, 12:10 p.m.

  5. Lewis County Planning Commission

    Purpose The Planning Commission assists the Community Development department in carrying out its duties, including assistance in the preparation and execution of the comprehensive plan and the adoption of development regulations for Lewis County, Washington. The Planning Commission holds workshops and public hearings and makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners, whom ultimately vote to approve amendments to the County’s comprehensive plan and development regulations. Members The Planning Commission is made up of seven (7) members appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Any resident in Lewis County can apply to serve on the Planning Commission. The Board of …


    Community Development - Jan. 26, 2024, 10:32 a.m.

  6. Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

    The LC Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, is a countywide plan that identifies risks and ways to minimize damage by natural and manmade disasters. The plan is a comprehensive resource document that serves many purposes such as enhancing public awareness, creating a decision tool for management, promoting compliance with Washington State and Federal program requirements, enhancing local policies for hazard mitigation capability, and providing inter-jurisdictional coordination.The federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires all local governments to create such a disaster plan in order to qualify for hazard mitigation funding.Lewis County tackled this planning effort on a region wide basis, and …


    Community Development - Dec. 23, 2016, 1:21 p.m.

  7. April Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee Meeting

    The Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) meets at 1:00 p.m. the second Wednesday of every other month in the Lewis County Public Works Building, 2025 NE Kresky Ave., Chehalis, WA 98532. If a regularly scheduled meeting lands on a holiday, the chairperson may elect to cancel the meeting or members may vote to meet on an alternate date.Meetings are open to the public, and also offered online via Zoom. Here is a link to the Lewis County SWAC page, where you can find information on meeting agendas, packets, and minutes. Please contact the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility …


    Solid Waste - Jan. 20, 2023, 1:06 p.m.

  8. Final Day to Recycle Christmas Trees & Holiday Lights

    Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. Today is the last day to drop off Christmas trees for recycling. 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 apply ($20 minimum for 340 pounds …


    Solid Waste - Nov. 1, 2024, 10:12 a.m.

  9. Public Health & Social Services Advisory Board Special Meeting

    Please see the attached agenda.Please see the attached special meeting notice.


    Public Health - Sept. 11, 2024, 2:55 p.m.

  10. Public Health & Social Services Advisory Board Special Meeting

    Please see the attached agenda.Please see the attached special meeting notice.


    Public Health - Jan. 8, 2025, 1:06 p.m.