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Noxious Weed Board
Mission Statement:It is the mission of the Noxious Weed Board to serve as responsible stewards of Lewis County land and agriculture, and to protect and preserve our ecological resources against the harms of noxious weeds. We endeavor to develop programs that reflect local priorities, meet the needs of county landowners and residents, and carry out the mandate of the Washington State noxious weed law, the RCW 17.10. The county Noxious Weed Control Program provides consultation on weed prevention strategies, educational programming, technical assistance, enforcement actions, and a variety of other resources to help control or eradicate noxious weeds in our …
Weed Control - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.
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FREE LEGAL CLINICS AVAILABLE
Please see the attached flyer announcing FREE legal clinics held in rural counties: Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum. Clinics are open to the public and operate first come, first-served from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.2026 - Quarter 2 English Flyer2026 - Quarter 2 Spanish FlyerServices Available:Family Law (divorce, parenting plans, child support)Protection OrdersMinor GuardianshipTenant and housing mattersContracts and miscellaneous civil legal issuesDetails:No cost to attendOpen to residents of Lewis, Pacific, Wahkiakum, and surrounding countiesFor questions call (360)425-2579 or email franm@timberlandla.orgTimberland Legal Aid
Clerk - July 16, 2025, 2:48 p.m.
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Work Crew
Jerry Elliot (360) 740-2680 Jerry.Elliot@lewiscountywa.govLewis County Juvenile Court strives to teach youth the importance of:day reporting skillswhat it means to work on a teamhow to work within the communityhow to gain essential job skills.WHAT IS WORK CREW?The Lewis County Work Crew Program is an alternative sanction to traditional incarceration within the juvenile detention facility. Youth sentenced to serve time in the detention center, may have the opportunity to serve a portion of their sentence in the Work Crew Program. It also provides youth on probation, At Risk-Youth, and participants in the Diversion Program, the opportunity to earn community service hours …
Juvenile Court - Oct. 31, 2014, 2:27 p.m.
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Yellow Flag Iris
Iris pseudacorus Yellow Flag Iris - Perennial invasive ornamental that grows 2-3 feet tall, is considered toxic to herbivores and contains a skin-irritating sap.Leaves: Broad, flat sword-shaped basal leaves that reduce in size going up the stemFlower: Multiple flowers appear at stem terminals, can be pale to dark yellow, have 3 sepals and 3 petals with its petals shorter than its sepals. Blooms visible May - July.Habitat: Grows in wetlands along the margins of lakes and slow moving rivers. It is most commonly found in shallow water or mud such as those in wet ditches.Weed Classification: C SelectWhy is it …
Weed Control - Sept. 12, 2022, 12:12 p.m.
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Hawkweeds
Hieracium spp. Orange Hawkweed Mouseear Hawkweed Hawkweeds - Most hawkweed species are hairy and have a milky latex in their stems.Leaves: Most species will have basal leaves. Stem leaves can vary by subgenus. Leaves can be smooth, toothed, or lobed.Flowers: Blooms typically May - Sep. Most non-native species will have yellow ray flowers, but some species can have orange flowers as well. Flowers looks similar to dandelion flowers.Habitat: Typically found in fields, meadows, pastures, forest clearings, and disturbed areas like roadsides and abandoned farmland.Weed Classification: B DesignateWhy is it a Noxious Weed?The plants are invasive, spread easily, and negatively impact …
Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:47 a.m.
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False Brome
Brachypodium sylvaticum False Brome - A perennial, loosely tufted grass with upright stems.Leaves: Leaf sheathes have spreading hairs (can be hairless). Leaf blades are flat and arched up to 14 inches long. Leave blades are covered with long soft hairs.Flowers: Flowers bloom from April-June. Flowers are grouped in upright to nodding spikes. Flowers vary in hairiness and typically don't have stalks connecting them to main stem.Habitat: Grows in a variety of habitats including: forests, forest edges, woodlands, riparian areas, prairies, and roadsides.Weed Classification: AWhy is it a Noxious Weed?It spreads very fast and outcompetes native flora. Can form dense monocultures …
Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:46 a.m.
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Free Legal Clinics - April/May/June, 2026
2026 - Quarter 2 English Flyer2026 - Quarter 2 Spanish Flyer Please see the attached flyer announcing FREE legal clinics held in rural counties: Lewis, Pacific, and Wahkiakum. Clinics are open to the public and operate first come, first-served.Clinic Dates, Times, and Locations:April 7 - Wahkiakum County, River Street Meeting Room, Noon - 2pmApril 27 - Lewis County, Law & Justice Center, 4th Floor, Room #429, 9:30 am - 11:30 amMay 21 - Pacific County, Superior Court Law Library, 10:30 am -12:30 pmMay 25 - Lewis County, Law & Justice Center, 4th Floor, Room #429, 9:30 am - 11:30 amJune …
Superior Court - April 1, 2026, 11:52 a.m.
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Scotch Broom
Cytisus scoparius Scotch Broom - Everyone's favorite noxious weed! A woody perennial shrub that has many branches. Plants can range from 3-10 feet tall.Leaves: Scotch Broom has few leaves. The upper leaves are simple with the lower leaves being 3 parted. Leaves are pointed at each end and can fall early in the year, leaving bare, green stems.Flowers: Flowers bloom from March through June. Typical pea family flowers in shape. Bright yellow in color with 5 petals.Habitat: Typically, can be found along roadsides, in pastures, grasslands, and open areas with recent soil disturbance.Weed Classification: B SelectWhy is it a Noxious …
Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:48 a.m.
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Administrative Office of the Courts Launches New Webpage to Aid Litigants Without Lawyers
The Administrative Office of the Courts' (AOC) Equity and Access Program has recently launched Self-Help Washington (SHW) to provide accessible resources to help people without lawyers to navigate Washington Courts. SHW is an ongoing work in progress with more resources and topics having already been added since launch.Current topics and resources include:The Americans with Disabilities ActAdult GuardianshipGetting Legal HelpCourt Preparation TipsFinding Court RecordsConnecting with Courthouse FacilitatorsEviction and Housing IssuesVideo ResourcesTribal CourtsUpcoming features with include translation to multiple languages, a legal glossary, a list of language access coordinators, a visual case process guide and more.
Superior Court - Dec. 2, 2025, 3:06 p.m.
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Hazo Hut open the first and third Saturday of each month
Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 15 burned out compact fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. The following dates and times are reserved for residential customers only: every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business customers …
Solid Waste - Jan. 9, 2026, 3:19 p.m.