1. 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.

  2. Screening for a Public Defender

    Defendants may opt to complete the screening process via phone. They can call 360-736-9301 to initiate the screening process remotely.Defendants also have the option to complete the screening form online, the form is attached below. Once completed it can be emailed to public.defense@lewiscountywa.gov or mailed to Public Defense Services 351 NW N Street, Chehalis, WA 98532.Indigency Screening FormFormulario de evaluación de indigencia2025 Poverty Guidelines Screening Instructions Indigency Guidelines Indigency Screening Instructions1. Please download (fillable PDF) or print the screening form.2. Complete top section with contact information, charge, and case number.3. If you are on any type of state assistance, please …


    Public Defense - April 15, 2025, 1:52 p.m.

  3. Public Meeting - Airport Layout Plan Update - Ed Carlson Memorial Field - South Lewis County Airport (TDO)

    A new public meeting announcement and document for Meeting #2 has been added to the South Lewis County Airport page. A plan update is scheduled for Wednesday, July 12, 2023, from 5pm - 7pm in the Toledo High School Commons Room.You can access more details here.


    Public Works - June 20, 2023, 10:18 a.m.

  4. Public hearing on Packwood Subarea Plan

    The Packwood Subarea Plan is the subject of a public hearing before the Planning Commission. The hearing will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the Packwood Community Hall. Before the hearing, at 5 p.m. there will be an open house where people can learn about the plan and ask questions of staff.


    News Room - Aug. 25, 2023, 9:01 a.m.

  5. Notice of Public Hearing for the Proposed 2020-2025 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program

    There will be a Public Hearing for the Proposed 2020-2025 Six Year Transportation Program on Nov. 18, 2019 at or after the hour of 10:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Room 210, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532).Access the details here.


    Public Works - Nov. 12, 2019, 9:03 a.m.

  6. Kennel Operating Permit

    Lewis County requires dog kennels to obtain a permit yearly along with an inspection to assure that the animals are cared for appropriately. Lewis County Code 6.15 Which permit do I need? Application Dog Kennel FAQs


    Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.

  7. Press Release: Coffee with Sheriff Snaza and Prosecutor Meyer

    For full press release click here: PRESS RELEASE Sheriff Robert R. Snaza Prosecuting Attorney Jonathan L. Meyer PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 04-17-18 @ 1200 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Coffee with Sheriff Snaza and Prosecutor Meyer Sheriff Rob Snaza and Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer are inviting the public to come have coffee with them at several events throughout the county over the next month. The two hope to engage the public with any thoughts and questions they may have, as well as providing a venue for the citizens of Lewis County to better know their elected …


    Sheriff - April 17, 2018, 11:53 a.m.

  8. Weed Board Meeting & Hearing

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board will be meeting on February 16, 2016 to adopt the 2016 Lewis County Noxious Weed list.  The public is welcome to attend the meeting (hearing) and be heard either for or against the adoption of the 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. An open public meeting will precede and follow the public hearing. The Weed Board will be considering the addition of Ventenata, medusahead, and English hawthorn that were added as Class C noxious …


    Weed Control - Jan. 6, 2016, 1:15 p.m.

  9. Pesticide use and Pollinators Safety

    Utilize these publications to become informed about how to safely apply pesticides to avoid impacts to pollinators and beneficial bees. 10 Ways to Protect Bees from Pesticides provides some key points to protect bees and pollinators along with additional web resources that provides detailed information on the topic. The publication (AGR Pub 701-388) was produced by Washington State Department of Agriculture.10 Ways to Protect Bees from Pesticide Bees and noxious weed control: finding common ground. The brochure discusses the benefit of bees and the integrated management of noxious weeds including, post-treatment planting of livestock forage or native plants beneficial to …


    Weed Control - March 6, 2015, 8:24 a.m.

  10. Planning Commission

    The Lewis County Planning Commission is providing options for public access to the meeting in person, online and by phone. Planning Commission meetings take place at the Lewis County Community Development & Environmental Health Building at 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Meeting Materials:Agenda - 11/10/2025Staff Report: Critical Areas Ordinance


    Community Development - Nov. 3, 2025, 3:10 p.m.