1. Open Public Meeting Act Training

    In partnership with the Washington State Attorney General's Office, this course is provided for commissioners and board members to help meet an important training requirement of the Open Government Trainings Act. Commissioners and board members are required to complete this training every 4 years and submit a certificate of completion to the respective clerk.Training steps:Watch this video in its entirety: Open Public Meetings Act Training (18 minutes)Watch this video in its entirety: Public Records Act Training (30 minutes)Download a copy of this certificate.Sign it to self-certify your achievement.Provide a copy to the clerk in case of an audit.


    Community Development - Jan. 29, 2024, 10:06 a.m.


  2. Visitation Hours

    NOTICE TO VISITORSVisitation is on a first come, first sere basis, for 30 minutes, if visitation is full you may be asked to wait or to leave and come back at a later time.Visitation hours are as follows:Legal Last Name A-LMonday- 6:30 PM-9:00 PMThursday-6:30 PM- 9:00 PMSaturday-9:00 AM-11:30 AM or 6:30 PM-9:00 PMHolidays- 9:00 AM-11:30 AMLegal Last Name M-ZTuesday- 6:30P PM-9:00 PMFriday-6:30 PM-9:00 PMSunday-9:00 AM-11:30 AM or 6:30 PM-9:00 PMHolidays- 9:00 AM-11:30 AMYouth are allowed one 30-minute visitation session per designated day. Parents or Guardians only. Photo ID is required for visitation.Youth being brought in by Law Enforcement are allowed …


    Juvenile Court - Dec. 13, 2010, 8:21 a.m.


  3. Minutes, Resolutions and Ordinances

    Lewis County’s “BOCC Documents & Records” portal allows you to search for Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) minutes, resolutions, ordinances and proclamations.Click here to access the portal, which will allow you to select from the following:“Minutes (BOCC Quorum Meetings),” which includes minutes from all meetings — excluding the Board of County Commissioners’ (BOCC) weekly legislative meeting (the “BOCC Business Meeting”) — from 2010 to present.“Resolutions, Ordinances and Legislative Meeting Minutes,” which includes proclamations, minutes, resolutions and ordinances from the weekly legislative meeting (the “BOCC Business Meeting”) from 2015 to present. (Videos of the BOCC Business Meetings also are available by …


    Commissioners - Feb. 26, 2026, 3:47 p.m.


  4. Don't wait to recycling your Christmas trees!

    Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights today and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. The event concludes on Sunday! Please remove all decorations and tinsel from the trees. Donations will be accepted to support WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteer community outreach programs. Flocked and artificial trees will not be accepted. You may dispose of flocked or artificial trees at the transfer station, where regular fees will apply ($20 minimum for 340 pounds or less.) This event is …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 8, 2025, 11:26 a.m.


  5. Buffalobur

    Solanum rostratum Buffalobur - An annual plant growing around 1.5-3 feet tall, covered in spines and hairs.Leaves: Alternate leaves 2-6 inches long. Leaves are irregularly cut into 5-7 lobes and are very prickly.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-September. 3-15 flowers per flower cluster. Flowers are bright yellow, 5 lobed, flat, and circular shaped about an inch across.Habitat: Found in fields, overgrazed pastures, yards, road sides, waste areas, barn yards, it can grow in sandy soil, dry soil, and rich moist soil.Weed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Buffalobur is toxic to livestock, and spreads easily in pastures and fields outcompeting desired …


    Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:32 a.m.


  6. Levy Rate Sheet

    2022 Levy Rate Sheet2021 Levy Rate Sheet2020 Levy Rate Sheet2019 Levy Rate Sheet2018 Levy Rate Sheet2017 Levy Rate Sheet2016 Levy Rate Sheet2015 Levy Rate Sheet2014 Levy Rate Sheet2013 Levy Rate Sheet2012 Levy Rate Sheet2011 Levy Rate Sheet2010 Levy Rate Sheet2009 Levy Rate Sheet2008 Levy Rate Sheet2007 Levy Rate SheetLewis County is comprised of 169 tax codes areas (TCA). These TCAs represent 60 Districts that include State, County, City, Cemetery, Fire, School, Port and Library Districts and 92 levies. Your tax bill is determined by the budget requests of the tax district and the assessed value of your property parcel. Levy …


    Assessor - Feb. 27, 2015, 11:39 a.m.


  7. Happy Earth Day! Visit us at Centralia College!

    Happy Earth Day! It's the 55th year of celebrating this amazing home we call Earth. The Lewis County Solid Waste Utility and the WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter Volunteers will host information booths in the TransAlta Commons today and Wednesday, April 23, in honor of Earth Day. Stop by to learn about both organization's programs to help you reduce waste, recycle more, compost, clean up litter, and make Lewis County a great place to live. Let's work together to do our part to help create a better future. If you are looking for ways to get involved in improving …


    Solid Waste - March 14, 2025, 4:42 p.m.


  8. MRC Tool Bucket Library Open House

    The Master Recycler Composters of Lewis County have officially opened the MRC Tool Bucket Library and the Floral Park Sustainability Park. They are inviting the public to an open house from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at Floral Park Sustainability Project, 103 E. Floral St., Centralia, to learn about both community programs. The tool library is just like a book library, but it offers tools for checkout. In addition to learning about the tool library and Floral Park, MRC Volunteers will have information on how to volunteer with their group and their community projects. If you have questions …


    Solid Waste - July 18, 2025, 9:35 a.m.


  9. Pay Solid Waste Charge Accounts

    Welcome to the Lewis County Solid Waste Services. By clicking the link below you may conveniently pay your Solid Waste charge account online using Point and Pay.You will need to enter your Solid Waste charge account number, which can be found on your statementThere will be a convenience fee for this service that you will review and accept before you submit your payment.Pay Charge Account Fees Now


    Solid Waste - April 20, 2011, 9:45 a.m.


  10. Second weekend of Christmas tree recycling scheduled

    Residents can drop off their Christmas trees and burned out holiday lights this weekend today through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot outside the Centralia transfer station at 1411 S. Tower Ave. The event will conclude next weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Please remove all decorations and tinsel from the trees. Donations will be accepted to support WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteer community outreach programs. Flocked and artificial trees will not be accepted. You may dispose of flocked or artificial trees at the transfer station, where regular fees will apply ($20 minimum for …


    Solid Waste - Sept. 8, 2025, 11:19 a.m.