1. Home Wildfire Preparation Guide

    Take a look at the attached pamphlet for preparing your home for wildfire season.Wildfires, protect your property and your community


    Emergency Management - July 16, 2018, 9:54 a.m.

  2. 2023 Impact Report Released

    August 2024 - Lewis County Public Health and Social Services has released its 2023 Impact Report. For hard copies, please send an email to CommunityServicesDivision@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Public Health - Oct. 15, 2025, 9:46 a.m.

  3. Food Skills Inventory Report Released

    August 2024 - Lewis County Public Health and Social Services has released its Food Skills Inventory Report. For hard copies, please send an email to CommunityServicesDivision@lewiscountywa.gov.


    Public Health - Oct. 15, 2025, 9:45 a.m.

  4. Connecting Neighbors for Earth Month Bonus Event: Sustainability Round-Up

    Stop by the Floral Park Sustainability Project, 104 E. Floral St., Centralia, before or after the Composting Basics Class! Environmentally focused community partners will share their tools, services, and programs available to residents. Information booths will include Lewis Co. Noxious Weed, Lewis Co. Conservation District, Chehalis Timberland Library Gadget Library and more!


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 11:01 a.m.

  5. Residents can shred sensitive documents

    Sensitive Document Shredding Event at the Community Recycle Event at the old Winlock Drop Box, 1105 Winlock-Vader Road, Winlock: The mobile shredding truck will be on site from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents may bring up to 3 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. There is no charge for this service. The shredded paper will be hauled to a paper recycling facility for processing.


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 10:51 a.m.

  6. East end residents can shred sensitive documents in Randle

    The LeMay Mobile Shredding truck will be at the Community Recycle Event at the Lewis County (Kiona) Road Shop, 8911 US Hwy 12, Randle from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents may bring up to 3 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. There is no charge for this service. The shredded paper will be hauled to a paper recycling facility for processing.


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 11:01 a.m.

  7. Other Community Litter Programs

    Volunteers in the cities of Chehalis, Centralia, and sometimes other communities in Lewis County organize volunteers to pick up litter. The city of Chehalis has a group of active volunteers called the Chehalis Clean Team. They have a group on Facebook under their name: Chehalis Clean Team and you can get more information from the city of Chehalis website: Chehalis Clean Team. In Centralia, the group of volunteers is the Centralia Clean Team. They have an active group on Facebook under Centralia Clean Team.


    Solid Waste - Feb. 20, 2026, 10:03 a.m.

  8. Guidelines for Completing an Application

    Read the following instructions carefully before completing the application: 1. Job Posting: Read and follow all instructions and requirements in the Job Posting. 2. Application: The Lewis County application form must be used. A separate application is required for each open position you are applying for. 3. Signature: The application and release form must be signed. 4. Accuracy: All questions must be answered completely and accurately. You may be disqualified for any false or misleading statements or for omitting information. 5. Position: Fill in the position title you are applying for. If it is left blank, your application may be …


    Human Resources - Jan. 8, 2016, 10:13 a.m.

  9. Deferred Disposition

    Under the deferred disposition sentencing option, youth are on supervision for 12 months and have several requirements including restitution, community service, compliance with curfew and attending school. Specific rules will also apply based on the individual youth. If the youth does not commit another crime during the 12 month probation period, then the charge is dismissed and cleared from their criminal history. Excluded from this program include youth who: Have committed a sex offense Have committed a violent offense Have a criminal history that includes a felony Have had a previous Deferred Disposition Has had two or more adjudications


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 24, 2014, 2:04 p.m.

  10. 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.