1. Toxic tansy ragwort disposal scheduled July 14-15

    Lewis County WSU Extension Noxious Weed Control is hosting Tansy ragwort disposal sites Friday, July 14 in Randle, Mossyrock and Onalaska, and Saturday, July 15 in PeEll, Toledo and Centralia. Tansy is toxic and can be lethal to livestock.


    News Room - July 6, 2023, 2:53 p.m.

  2. Lewis County 2022 budget emergency and supplemental appropriations to and transfers within current expense and various funds, a notice of hearing thereon

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Dec. 30, 2022, 4:39 p.m.

  3. Lewis County 2025 budget emergency and supplemental appropriations to and transfers within current expense and various funds, a notice of hearing thereon.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Oct. 22, 2025, 3:47 p.m.

  4. Upcoming Drop-In Legal Clinics: Oct–Dec 2025 Timberland Legal Aid

    We are pleased to share the schedule for our free, drop-in legal clinics taking place in Lewis, Wahkiakum, and Pacific Counties this fall and winter. Clinics are open to the public and operate first-come, first-served from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Clinic Dates & LocationsSeptember 15 - (Note Date Change) Lewis County Law and Justice CenterOctober 8 – Wahkiakum County, Town of Cathlamet Community CenterOctober 10 – Lewis County, Law & Justice Center, Room #429, ChehalisNovember 13 – Pacific County, Superior Court Law Library, South BendNovember 14 – Lewis County, Law & Justice Center, Room #429, ChehalisDecember 9 – Wahkiakum County, …


    Public Defense - Sept. 3, 2025, 1:13 p.m.

  5. Hoary alyssum

    Berteroa incana Hoary Alyssum - Plant is usually silvery-gray in appearance due to stellate hairs. 1-3.5 feet tall and functions as an upright annual, biennial, or short-lived perennial.Leaves: Plant has basal leaves that are larger and oblanceolate. Leaves gradually reduce in size moving up the stem with alternate leaf arrangement.Flowers: Blooming from May-August. Flowers bloom from the bottom up in simple or branches clusters. Petals are white and are two times longer than sepals and are deeply cleft. 6 stamens per flower.Habitat: Plant is adapted to dry conditions. Usually is found in overgrazed pastures, stressed meadows, roadsides, and waste areas. …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:48 a.m.

  6. Noxious Weed Board

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board recommends Arthur Smith to the Board of County Commissioners to be formally appointed to the Weed Board as the representative for Weed District 3, comprising the areas of Winlock, Vader, Toledo and Napavine Mission Statement:It is the mission of the Noxious Weed Board to serve as responsible stewards of Lewis County land and agriculture, and to protect and preserve our ecological resources against the harms of noxious weeds. We endeavor to develop programs that reflect local priorities, meet the needs of county landowners and residents, and carry out the mandate of the Washington …


    Weed Control - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  7. 2014 Noxious Weed List

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board adopted the 2014 County Weed List. The new list for 2014 includes a couple of new additions that landowners and citizens should be aware of: Lesser celandine, (Ficaria verna) or fig buttercup is a low growing perennial that is visible in the spring and dies back by mid-summer. Originally introduced as an ornamental, the species has bright yellow, solitary flowers. It prefers moist ground in open low woodlands, floodplains, and waste areas. Herbarium records identify locations Lesser celandine found in King County, Whatcom County, and Snohomish Counties. There are a number of cultivars …


    Weed Control - Feb. 12, 2014, 1:50 p.m.

  8. FAQ

    How is the Code Compliance workload prioritized? Currently, we act on complaint related issues unless we feel there are serious health risks or negligent activity. We are working diligently to respond to each and every complaint. Serious cases and ongoing issues often require a great deal of our time and resources and may carry priority. Why do I have to remove my junk or hulk vehicle if it is on my property? Having a hulk vehicle visible from public right of way or other real property is a violation of Lewis county Code 8.05.070. How much do hulk vehicle inspections …


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

  9. Contracting (Consultants, Rosters, & Bids)

    The Public Works Department procures services, equipment, and materials in accordance with state, federal, and local regulations. The method used to select a provider depends upon the amount of the purchase, the source of the funding, and the nature of the project, among other things.To expedite this process and encourage competition in our market, the department has converted it's solicitation management to OpenGov and our vendor roster management to MRSC Rosters. See here for additional information.If you have questions please contact the Contract Administrator at (360) 740-1182 or pwcontractadmin@lewiscountywa.gov


    Public Works - Feb. 9, 2016, 8:22 a.m.

  10. Lewis County Public Health and Social Services and The Centralia Prevention Coalition offers a Parenting Preteens Together Series

    The Centralia Prevention Coalition is hosting two upcoming Parenting Preteens Together Series for parents of kids ages 9-14. You're invited 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 or Nov. 16, or Jan. 11 and Feb. 8, 2024 at Centralia High School. Everyone is welcome and there is no cost to attend. The series is all about bringing parents together to learn from each other and is designed to support parents in setting family rules.


    News Room - Oct. 5, 2023, 8:53 a.m.