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*Special meeting: Joint hearing with Chehalis on UGA ILA
Lewis County will hold a joint hearing with Chehalis regarding an interlocal agreement that would allow the city to annex territory within the urban growth area (UGA).AgendaPlease click here to view the agenda.Ordinance 1368Ordinance 1368Exhibit AExhibit A, Attachment AExhibit A, Attachment BExhibit A, Attachment CSpecial meeting materialsPlease click here for Lewis County's special meeting notice.Please click here to view Resolution 25-260, which includes Lewis County's legal notice for the hearing as well as a copy of the draft ordinance.City of Chehalis materialsPlease click here to access information the City of Chehalis has posted regarding the proposed interlocal agreement.Please click here …
Commissioners - Sept. 23, 2025, 3:41 p.m.
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Presidents' Day! Lewis County transfer stations are closed
Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are closed all major holidays. They are closed today, Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of Presidents' Day. They will return to regular hours on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
Solid Waste - Sept. 24, 2025, 2:10 p.m.
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Exempt & Permitted Sites
Solid Waste & Hazardous Waste PermitSolid Waste & Hazardous Waste Permits are good for 1 year January through December.Renewal Application for a Solid Waste PermitSolid Waste Exemption Permit requires the following:Application to our office, Environmental Health 125 NW Chehalis Avenue Chehalis, WAUndergo an inspection by one of our Environmental Health StaffRenewal and continuation of a Solid Waste Exemption Permit requires the following:Annual report filed with the Washington State Department of Ecology and Lewis County Environmental HealthUpon receipt of the yearly report due by April 1st one of our Environmental Health Staff will schedule the yearly inspectionApplication for a Solid Waste …
Environmental Health - May 4, 2020, 11:38 a.m.
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Preventing Accidental 9-1-1 calls
Preventing Accidental 9-1-1 CallsEach month over 1200 Wireless 911 calls for service are received by Lewis County Communications. Cell phones have proven to be invaluable tools for help in an emergency. Quick access to 911 services is a common reason people choose to purchase wireless phones.However, wireless phones can easily dial 911 without the phone owner being aware that a 911 call has been made. It is estimated that accidental dialing causes over 20% of the wireless 911 calls in Lewis County. Accidental 911 calls can occur when a phone is placed in a pocket or purse, and gets bumped. …
911 Communications - March 7, 2012, 8:34 a.m.
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Wallet & Contents
Found in the Onalaska area on 08/12/25: Wallet with contents. Please contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office Evidence Facility at 360-740-2699 to describe and claim. RE: Case #25C10905.
Sheriff - Aug. 13, 2025, 9:27 a.m.
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Found Cellphone
Found in the Chehalis/Toledo/Winlock area on 10/26/25: Cellphone. Please contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office at 360-740-2699 to describe and claim. A deputy may wish to speak with you as well. RE: 25C14681
Sheriff - Oct. 27, 2025, 1:10 p.m.
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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 Packwood Community Hall - 12935 US-12, Packwood, WA 98361 . Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Meeting Materials:Agenda - 04/08/2025Meeting Notes - 04/08/2025Packwood Staff ReportLewis County Comprehensive Plan Internal Review DraftPackwood UGA & ZoningWritten Testimony Received by 4:00pm on 4/7/2025
Community Development - Jan. 9, 2025, 3:07 p.m.
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Glass
There are four drop-off locations to recycle glass bottles and jars in Lewis County. Here are the rules:Glass bottles and jars onlyGlass bottles and jars may be mixed by colors. They do not need to be separated.Please empty, clean, and dry containers--Labels are OKThrow away lidsNo window glass, automotive glass, ceramics, drinking glasses or mirrorsHere are the locations:Forest Grange3397 Jackson HighwayChehalis, WA 98532Pe Ell Utility Shop1101 N. First St.Pe Ell, WA 98572Lewis County CentralSolid Waste Transfer Station1411 S. Tower Ave.Centralia, WA 98531East Lewis CountyTransfer Station6745 U.S. Hwy 12Morton, WA 98356
Solid Waste - Dec. 2, 2024, 4:42 p.m.
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Diversion
Diversion is an option to deal with a first or a minor offense a youth has committed where they wish to take responsibility for their action and make amends. They do not have to go to court or go before a judge. A meeting would be set up with a probation officer to provide an opportunity for youth to sign a diversion agreement. The diversion agreement can require the juvenile to complete community service, counseling, classes, and/or restitution to name a few. Typically diversion is a one time opportunity, and upon completion, the youth has the opportunity to destroy their …
Juvenile Court - Oct. 24, 2014, 1:10 p.m.
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Eurasian Watermilfoil
Myriophyllum spicatum Eurasian Watermilfoil- a fully submerged escaped ornamental perennial that readily alters aquatic ecosystems by multiplying quickly and blocking sun with dense "floating" mats.Leaves: Feather-like leaves occur in whorls of 4 on a red stem. Each leaf can have 12+ leaflet pairs.Flowers: Tiny pink-reddish flowers appear as terminal spikes. Male and female flowers appear on the same plant.Habitat: Highly adaptable to any freshwater body including streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and ditches. Has been found as deep as 10 meters.Classification: B SelectThis aquatic weed is confirmed to be present in Carlisle lake, Riffe & Mayfield lakes (and the downstream portions …
Weed Control - Sept. 26, 2022, 11:01 a.m.