1. Common Tansy

    Tanacetum vulgare Common Tansy- This pungent perennial grows up to 5' tall and spreads via wind-dispersed seeds, as well as by rhizomes.Leaves: Alternate and pinnately compound, they are deeply divided into toothed segments and become smaller towards the top of the stalk.Flowers: Flowers bloom from July to October. Numerous clusters of button-like yellow flowers that have a flat top and are 1/4 to 1/2 inches wide.Habitat: It is extremely common to find along roadsides, waste areas, stream banks and in pastures.Weed Classification: BWhy is it a Noxious Weed? Because of its aggressive nature and risk of toxicity to livestock. Like …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:46 a.m.

  2. Lewis County Comprehensive Plan update public meeting

    Lewis County is required by the state to updated the Comprehensive Plan starting in 2023 and finishing in 2025. The official kick-off will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 26 with a joint session between the Lewis County Commissioners and Planning Commission to establish the scope of work. The public is invited to attend the meeting at the historic Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis.


    News Room - Aug. 25, 2023, 9:10 a.m.

  3. Drop off leftover household chemicals today (10/16)

    Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, is open today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to accept unwanted household chemicals, up to 10 burned out fluorescent lights and up to 5 gallons of used motor oil or antifreeze.


    Solid Waste - July 30, 2024, 2:56 p.m.

  4. WSU Extension Online Workshop: Pasture Weed & Grazing Management

    This class will discuss how to manage a healthy pasture by grazing management and weed control techniques. Learn methods to maximize grass production.No need to register, just pop in. Connection information (YOU MUST HAVE A ZOOM ACCOUNT!--sign up for one at zoom.us), thenjoin from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/7756056320?pwd=RzVxbTl0dXpyUjJjSDdsWnJuTXdydz09Meeting ID: 775 605 6320Password: 12345You can also call in by phone (no Zoom account necessary).Phone Call: +1 253 215 8782 775 605 6320#For help, call Gary Fredricks at garyf@wsu.edu or 360-577-3014 Ext. 3. The workshop is sponsored by Washington State University Extension.Presented by: Kela Hall-Wieckert, Lewis Co. Noxious Weed …


    Weed Control - Oct. 20, 2022, 3:17 p.m.

  5. Repair & Sustainability Fair for Earth Day 2023!

    In honor of Earth Day, the WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers are teaming up with Centralia College, the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility and others in the community to bring the first ever Repair & Sustainability Fair to the area.If you have something around your home that needs to be fixed, don't throw it out and bury it in the landfill forever. Bring it to the Repair Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Earth Day, April 22, at Centralia College's Swift Center, SWFT 108. Volunteers will be on hand to do their best to make the …


    Solid Waste - March 24, 2023, 11:20 a.m.

  6. Request for Proposal for Substance Use Disorder & Behavioral Health Treatment for Lewis County Drug Court & Family Recovery Court programs.

    Lewis County Superior Court has issued a Request for Proposals for the delivery of substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment in connection with the Drug Court and Family Recovery Court programs. Click here to download the document.


    Superior Court - Nov. 3, 2021, 11:42 a.m.

  7. WSDA Pesticide Recertification Credit

    WSU Lewis & Cowlitz County Extension will be hosting the Small Farm School and will be offering WSDA Pesticide Recertification Credit for two of the six programs. The program will be held at Centralia College on March 16, 2013 form 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The details of the half day program can be viewed at: http://county.wsu.edu/lewis/Pages/default.aspx Licensed Pesticide Applicators can receive one credit for attending the Pasture Management and one credit for the Alternative Methods of Weed Management program. No Pre-Registration Required Doors open at 8:30 Location: Centralia College – Washington Hall Moles, Alpacas, Septic Systems and Hugelkulture will …


    Weed Control - Feb. 19, 2013, 2:27 p.m.

  8. Household Hazardous Waste Satellite Collection Fall Event: Pe Ell

    Satellite Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Residential customers may drop off their unwanted or left-over oil-based paint, cleaners, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and other household chemicals at Pe Ell Town Hall, 111 Main St., Pe Ell, WA. Please be prepared to leaves your containers at the event. Workers don't have a place to empty them, and return them to customers at satellite events. Limits for these events are 10 CFL lights, 5 gallons motor oil, 5 gallons antifreeze, 15 gallons oil-based paint, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no containers larger than 5 gallons. Other recycling opportunities at this event: Styrofoam …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 2:27 p.m.

  9. Updated Webex Links Starting 6/2/2025

    New Webex links will be used starting 6/2/2025. Please refer to "Video Appearance Links" in the toolbar for the most current meeting info.


    Superior Court - May 30, 2025, 10:28 a.m.

  10. Search & Rescue

    The Lewis County Search and Rescue program is under the guidance and direction of the Lewis County Sheriff and his designees. The program is greatly dependent upon the efforts of many volunteers from the local communities and could not exist without their dedication.In 1959 the Mossyrock Search and Rescue Unit was developed to fill the need for an organized search and rescue unit. They were joined by Salkum in 1977 and Packwood in 1978. In 1986 the Civil Air Patrol organized the Fire Mountain Squadron.The Sheriff's Posse was reorganized as a SAR unit in 1987 and the Cascade Dogs Unit …


    Sheriff - March 8, 2016, 1 p.m.