1. Earth Day @ Chehalis River Discovery Trail!

    Show your support for natural resource protection and public spaces by participating in an invasive plant removal project at Chehalis River Discovery Trail. Learn about some of the noxious weeds that threaten our agriculture and natural ecosystems, along with some of the natives we like to encourage in these riparian areas. The Chehalis River Basin Land Trust will be there to show you some of the work they've done with the City of Centralia to improve salmon habitat along the Discovery Trail. Support will also be offered by the Lewis Conservation District and their Lewis County Stream Team. The trailhead …


    Weed Control - Feb. 28, 2023, 3:42 p.m.

  2. Flowering Rush

    Butomus umbellatus Flowering Rush - An emergent invasive with a very limited distribution in Washington state that can sometimes stay submerged. Can grow up to 5 feet tall.Leaves: - Thin upward growing leaves that often twist when above the surface of the water and reach 3+ feet in length (when plant is emerged and much longer when it is submerged). Leaves have a triangular cross section.Flowers: - Blooms June - September with umbrella shaped clusters of 20-50 flowers that have 3 sepals and three white to deep purple petals.Habitat: - Can appear in a variety of habitats and is often …


    Weed Control - Sept. 12, 2022, 1:31 p.m.

  3. Residents invited to open house to view design of Packwood Sewer Project

    Proposed Packwood Sewer Project phase one design. CHEHALIS – You’ll have an opportunity to learn more about the design of the Packwood Sewer Project at an open house at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 at the Packwood Community Hall, 12935 U.S. Highway 12 in Packwood.The wastewater treatment plant and dispersal facility are proposed to be located on the northern portion of the former Hampton mill site. Pipes would run from the plant site along U.S. Highway 12 through the Packwood community to the Skate Creek Road and Snyder Road intersection. Service would also be extended east and west of the …


    News Room - Oct. 26, 2023, 4:44 p.m.

  4. Give invasive species the brush off! Enjoying the outdoors without spreading invasive plants and animals.

    So much left to do and so little time! As the days start to really warm up and July draws to a close, Lewis County families are reminded that summer will be coming to an end, school will be back in session, and it’s back to the regular Monday to Friday grind.Whether it’s camping in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, fishing on Riffe Lake, or one last trip to the beach, recreational use of the wild areas in our beautiful county and surrounding areas will be at an all-time high and timing couldn’t be better for some of the most undesirable …


    Weed Control - July 29, 2019, 2:09 p.m.

  5. Notice Added to Call for Bids: - Materials Purchase for Anderson Rd Culvert Repair

    Special Notice to Contractors has been added to the Materials Purchase for Anderson Rd Culvert Repair on June 18th. Lewis County Public Works has announced a project for bidding today - The Anderson Rd Culvert Repair Project. Closes on June 22, 2009 Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here. Read updated instructions on how to use the new site by clicking here.


    Public Works - June 19, 2009, 10:41 a.m.

  6. Solid Waste / Hazardous Program

    Medication Drop Box Program Known Toxic Sites Tire Recycling Events Exempt & Permitted Sites The Solid and Hazardous Waste Program is a division of Lewis County Environmental Health. Our duties include permitting of waste sites, incinerators, demolition sites, and landfill permits. We also resolve potential public health issues relating to solid and hazardous wastes.For issues such as hulk vehicles, leaking septics, solid waste build-up, or other potential violations, visit Lewis County Code Compliance.If you are looking for information on solid and hazardous waste planning, education, and collection, visit Lewis County Solid Waste Utilities.For more information on Solid and Hazardous Waste …


    Environmental Health - Oct. 23, 2014, 1:58 p.m.

  7. Levy Rate Sheet

    2022 Levy Rate Sheet2021 Levy Rate Sheet2020 Levy Rate Sheet2019 Levy Rate Sheet2018 Levy Rate Sheet2017 Levy Rate Sheet2016 Levy Rate Sheet2015 Levy Rate Sheet2014 Levy Rate Sheet2013 Levy Rate Sheet2012 Levy Rate Sheet2011 Levy Rate Sheet2010 Levy Rate Sheet2009 Levy Rate Sheet2008 Levy Rate Sheet2007 Levy Rate SheetLewis County is comprised of 169 tax codes areas (TCA). These TCAs represent 60 Districts that include State, County, City, Cemetery, Fire, School, Port and Library Districts and 92 levies. Your tax bill is determined by the budget requests of the tax district and the assessed value of your property parcel. Levy …


    Assessor - Feb. 27, 2015, 11:39 a.m.

  8. Fleet Services

    Fleet Services Division is responsible for purchasing, liquidating, and mechanically maintaining vehicles and heavy equipment for all departments throughout the County fleet. The fleet's maintenance locations are comprised of two separate repair facilities. Sedans and light duty pickups (up through 1-ton) are serviced and maintained at the Motor Pool facility in downtown Chehalis, and trucks rated over 1-ton, including heavy duty off-road equipment, are maintained at the Central Shop location. Contact Fleet Services Division Lewis County Fleet Services Division476 W. Main St.Chehalis, WA. 98532360.740.3382 Washington on texting and using cell phone usage while driving Washington state laws make it illegal …


    Public Works - Nov. 29, 2010, 9:23 a.m.

  9. Weed Board Meeting & County Noxious Weed List Hearing Feb. 12, 2019

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board will be meeting on February 12, 2019 to adopt the 2019 Lewis County Noxious Weed list and its Rules and Regulations for the Weed Board. The public is welcome to attend the meeting and hearing to consider the adoption of the Lewis County Weed List. The meeting will be held at 4:00 PM in the Lewis County Courthouse, meeting room #003 at 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA. The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board will be considering the additions/changes made to the 2019 Washington State Noxious Weed List and will review and …


    Weed Control - Jan. 23, 2019, 10:01 a.m.

  10. Notice and Information to Noxious Weed Control

    Notice and Information to Noxious Weed Control In compliance with Chapter 17.10 RCW Noxious Weeds--Control Boards, and Chapter 16-750 WAC State Noxious Weed List, landowners are notified of their responsibility to participate in the control of noxious weeds to prevent their spread and establishment on lands within LewisCounty. Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board meetings and educational activities are conducted periodically throughout the year. The public is encouraged to attend and participate in these programs to gain a better understanding of noxious weeds. To obtain a Lewis County Noxious Weed List or information about noxious weeds and the strategies used …


    Weed Control - April 1, 2019, 9:44 a.m.