1. European Coltsfoot

    Tussilago farfara European Coltsfoot - a rhizomatous perennial that forms intricate colonies and grows up to 18" tall.Flower: Flowers bloom from March - May. The solid yellow flower looks somewhat like a dandelion, but on a stem absent of any basal leaves. The stems are unbranched and each produces a single flower.Leaves: Basal leaves emerge after flowers begin going to seed. They vary in size from 2-12" and grow from the rhizomes in rosettes. They also have a big variation in size and can be heart shaped, orbicular, or triangular, and have a narrow indentation at the base. The margins …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:45 a.m.

  2. Short Term Rental Registry Process

    On January 1, 2026, all owners and operators of short-term rentals (also known as Air BnBs) will be required to register the rental through Lewis County. Owners/operators will have one calendar year to come into compliance. The registry application will be available starting on January 1, 2026 through the online portal (link coming soon).The requirements are specified in Lewis County Code Chapter 17.105. The following is a summary of the requirements (this is not an exhaustive list):A short-term rental can be a single family home, accessory dwelling unit (ADU), duplex, detached bedroom, RV/trailer, yurt or other similar structure.All short-term rentals …


    Community Development - Nov. 5, 2025, 3:01 p.m.

  3. Your Southwest Washington Fair is on through Aug. 20!

    The 2023 Southwest Washington Fair runs through Sunday, Aug. 20 at the fairgrounds, 1909 S. Gold St. in Centralia.The six-day summertime community celebration that you’ve been waiting for is the areas largest and longest running community event.The Monster Truck Nitro Tour makes a stop at the fair for the first time in 20 years, 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19.Save the date! Get your front row box seat tickets now!12 person box seats are $550, 20 person box seats are $900, and include monster truck AND fair admission.Grandstand box seat tickets are available by calling the fair office at …


    News Room - Aug. 15, 2023, 8:39 a.m.

  4. Garlic Mustard

    Alliaria petiolata Garlic Mustard - A biennial to short-lived perennial plant. Plant smells of garlic and can grow to around 3 feet in height.Leaves: Basal leaves have rounded tips and are kidney shaped. Upper leaves are alternate and triangular in shape. Both types of leaves have leaf stems and are coarsely toothed. New leaves smell the most of garlic.Flowers: Flowers bloom from April-June. Flowers have 4 petals, 4 sepals, and 6 stamens. Petals are white and about twice as long as the sepals.Habitat: In Washington it grows in forested understory areas like urban parks, roadsides, trails, railroad tracks, streambanks, fields, …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:57 a.m.

  5. Notice of Hearing: amendment to the 2018 Annual Construction Program and 2018-2023 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program

    Please see attached.


    Commissioners - Jan. 12, 2018, 9:05 a.m.

  6. Notice of Hearing: Amendment to the 2015 Annual Construction Program and the 2015-2020 Six Year Transportation Program

    Please see attached


    Commissioners - April 7, 2015, 4:11 p.m.

  7. Adoption of the 2021-2026 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and 2021 Annual Construction Program (ACP)

    Please see the attached


    Commissioners - Nov. 19, 2020, 8:24 a.m.

  8. Adopt the amended 2022-2027 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and 2022 Annual Construction Program (ACP)

    Please see the attached document


    Commissioners - Aug. 22, 2022, 9:22 a.m.

  9. Marriage Licensing

    Marriage license applications can be completed Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.The cost of a marriage license may vary from county to county. In Lewis County the fee is $172.00, payable by cash or check only. Credit and debit cards are not accepted. Marriage licenses must be applied for at least three (3) days prior to the marriage and are valid for 60 days anywhere within the state of Washington. Failure to use the marriage license within 60 days will invalidate the license.To apply for a marriage license, each party must be at least 18 years old and have picture …


    Auditor - Oct. 9, 2015, 8:02 a.m.

  10. Detectives Seek Information on Missing Person - Kayla Mae Croft-Payne

    Detectives from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate the disappearance of 18 year old Kayla Mae Croft-Payne. Kayla was reported missing to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office on May 5, 2010. Kayla was residing in Lewis County, but her last known location was in the Cowlitz County area. Kayla is also known to frequent Grays Harbor and Pierce County. Kayla is described as a white female, 5’06”, 105 pounds, blue eyes and brown hair. Kayla was reported by a friend who had not seen or heard from her for several days. Croft appeared to be a frequent user …


    Sheriff - Dec. 14, 2010, 3:07 p.m.