1. Class Bs of Concern

    The Class Bs featured here are either already found in Lewis County or have been confirmed in neighboring counties and are likely to be introduced. Weeds are often spread unintentionally through the movement of materials, such as hay, dirt, gravel, and woodchips. They are also brought in by pets, animals, floods, ATVs and other vehicles, and watercraft. Finally, many are brought in intentionally as ornamentals by those who are unfamiliar with the noxiousness of that particular species. It is very important to recognize noxious weeds so that you can have a better understanding of your risk of transporting seeds or …


    Weed Control - March 5, 2015, 1:44 p.m.

  2. BECCA Bill

    What is BECCA Bill? RCW 13.32A.010The legislature finds that within any group of people there exists a need for guidelines for acceptable behavior and that, presumptively, the experience and maturity of parents make them better qualified to establish guidelines beneficial to and protective of their children. The legislature further finds that it is the right and responsibility of adults to establish laws for the benefit and protection of the society; and that, in the same manner, the right and responsibility for establishing reasonable guidelines for the family unit belongs to the adults within that unit. Further, absent abuse or neglect, …


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 23, 2014, 12:02 p.m.

  3. Class A Priorities

    Class A noxious weeds are LCNWCB's highest priority for early detection and rapid eradication. The legal requirement for Class A weed control is total eradication of all plant parts. These weeds are either absent in Lewis county or are here with very limited distribution. The only class A species that is currently known to be present in Lewis County is a single infestation of Milk Thistle, which was found in a common dumping area of Centralia. Historically, there have been records of Giant Hogweed in Lewis County, but these, to the best of our knowledge, have been eradicated.The Class A's …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:42 a.m.

  4. 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.

  5. Aquatic & Riparian Noxious Weeds

    Aquatic weeds can be emerged, submerged or floating. An emerging plant is rooted underwater and has a structure emerging beyond the surface of the water (often on a stem, for flowers to be pollinated). A submerged aquatic plant exists entirely (or almost entirely) under the surface of the water (it may grow to touch the surface or produce near-surface flowers, such as Brazilian Elodea), and a floating plant will have roots in the underwater sediment but be attached to a leaf "floating" on the surface of the water.Riparian weeds grow along the banks of a waterway extending along the edge …


    Weed Control - Sept. 12, 2022, 11:27 a.m.

  6. CBA and Salary Information

    The Employees of Lewis County are represented by: Teamsters #252217 E. Main StreetCentralia, WA 98531360.736.9979AFSCME2102 Carriage Drive SW #GOlympia, WA 985021.800.311.9713 ext. 22AFSCME LOCAL 1341 EXECUTIVE BOARDPresident: Andrew SheddVice President: Cody HusserSecretary-Treasurer: Terry SwansonRecording Secretary: Luke (Lenny) LennoxExecutive Board Members: Kallan Kersavage, Justin DeWitt, Ben Sabin Lewis County Sheriff's Deputies GuildOperations: 5530 SW Kelly Avenue Portland, OR 97239 503.226.3906911 GuildSean LemoineLemoine Legal Services, P.C.515 NW Saltzman Road #836Portland, OR 97229503-502-7045 mobilesean@lemoinelawyer.comLewis County Corrections GuildAnthony RiceCline & Associates Salary Information Elected Salary InformationResolution No. 21-296 Elected Salaries2022-2025 Elected Salaries2026 Elected SalariesLC Citizens' Salary CommissionCLICK on the following link to view current …


    Human Resources - April 21, 2015, 11:21 a.m.

  7. Planning Applications Under Review

    The following table provides the notices, application documents and associated environmental reviews for active applications being processed by the Lewis County Planning Department. Land Use Applications File Number(s) Project Name Type Files SUP25-0001 / SEP25-0011 Good Crushing Inc – Mining Amendment Project Special Use To access files click HERE SUP25-0002 Roamers RV Park Project Special Use To access file click HERE SEP25-0021 / WCF25-0002 Harmoni Towers, Verizon WCF construction SEPA, Wireless Communication Facility, Appeal To access files click HERE AP25-00004 / SEP25-0027 City of Centralia Seminary Hill Water Reservoir Administrative Approval / SEPA To access files click HERE LP25-00001 / …


    Community Development - Jan. 21, 2020, 4:42 p.m.

  8. Resolutions with ARPA Funding

    Lewis Economic Development Council MOU Downloadable PDF explaining the terms of a memorandum of understanding between Lewis County BOCC and EDC UV Purchase-Sheriff's Office Jail and Juvenile Detention-Resolution 21-357 Downloadable PDF explaining the purchase of R-Zero's UV-C units for Lewis County Sheriff's Office Jail and Juvenile Detention


    May 26, 2021, 9:39 a.m.

  9. Sheriff

    Sheriff Robert R. Snaza "PUBLIC SAFETY THROUGH PROFESSIONAL SERVICE"Welcome to the Lewis County Sheriff's Office. Our vision at the LCSO is to be committed to excellence in being a trusted, respected, and professional public safety agency. Being a committed community partner, providing professional service to enhance the safety, security, and quality of life in Lewis County is our mission. The Lewis County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce our partnership with Public Safety Testing for our entry-level Deputy and Corrections Deputy employment application and testing needs. Lateral applicants are encouraged to apply directly with the agency by contacting our Background …


    Sheriff - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  10. Departments


    Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.