1. 21-078 Approve an Interlocal Agreement between Lewis County and the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) for the use of the Meskill Pit, and authorizing signatures thereon.

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    Commissioners - April 29, 2022, 12:54 p.m.

  2. Lewis County law enforcement officers and others run in support of Special Olympians

    Jogging for a cause are Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope, left, Antonio Abbarno, State Rep. Peter Abbarno, and Lewis County Sheriff Rob Snaza. NAPAVINE - Jogging for a cause, on a street near you, are Lewis County Commissioner Sean Swope, Lewis County Sheriff Rob Snaza and 20th District State Rep. Peter Abbarno.The annual Lewis County Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Washington Special Olympics and local Special Olympics athletes is taking place on roads throughout Lewis County. The June 2 event, from Napavine to Fort Borst Park in Centralia, involves an estimated 85 runners. Taking part were several dozen …


    News Room - June 2, 2023, 8:50 a.m.

  3. Your Southwest Washington Fair is on through Aug. 20!

    The 2023 Southwest Washington Fair runs through Sunday, Aug. 20 at the fairgrounds, 1909 S. Gold St. in Centralia.The six-day summertime community celebration that you’ve been waiting for is the areas largest and longest running community event.The Monster Truck Nitro Tour makes a stop at the fair for the first time in 20 years, 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19.Save the date! Get your front row box seat tickets now!12 person box seats are $550, 20 person box seats are $900, and include monster truck AND fair admission.Grandstand box seat tickets are available by calling the fair office at …


    News Room - Aug. 15, 2023, 8:39 a.m.

  4. Press Release: Sheriff's Office Receives Grant

    Click here for original Press Release Centralia Coal Transition Economic & Community Development Board supports public safety through the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office The Centralia Coal Transition Grants Economic & Community Development Board (“ECD Board”) approved a grant to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office to support public safety goals and communication. The ECD board approved a grant in the amount of $116,836.56 to purchase replacement portable radios for deputies. Deputies use their portable radio to respond to service calls, manage crime scenes and disasters, confirm their status during contacts, and one of their everyday tools on their duty belt. “The …


    Sheriff - Sept. 14, 2018, 9:08 a.m.

  5. Spurge Laurel

    Daphne laureola Spurge Laurel - An evergreen shrub that gets to be around 1.5 to 5 feet tall. Plants can either be upright or arched at the base before spreading upwards.Leaves: Leaves alternate and are more prominent towards the top of the shoots. They are dark green and shiny on the top with lighter undersides. Leaves are oval in shape and about 0.8-5.1 inches long.Flowers: Flowers bloom from March through June. Small, green and yellow flowers grow at the base of the leaves and are fragrant.Habitat: Commonly found amongst the forest understory. Spurge Laurel prefers partial sun.Weed Classification: B DesignateWhy …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:49 a.m.

  6. Representation

    Attorneys who provide public defense services are attorneys in private practice who are contracted with the County.Our mission is to ensure effective and cost-efficient legal representation is available to persons who are eligible for court-appointed counsel, consistent with the Washington and United States Constitutions, laws, and national standards of justice.If you are attempting to contact your attorney and are unable to do so please call 360-740-1339 or email public.defense@lewiscountywa.gov. Please include your name, case number, and a good phone number that we can pass along to your attorney with a message to get in touch with you. Complaints How do …


    Public Defense - April 15, 2025, 1:52 p.m.

  7. Notice & Information to Noxious Weed Control

    Notice and Information to Noxious Weed Control In compliance with Chapter 17.10 RCW Noxious Weeds--Control Boards, and Chapter 16-750 WAC State Noxious Weed List, landowners are notified of their responsibility to participate in the control of noxious weeds to prevent their spread and establishment on lands within LewisCounty. Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board meetings and educational activities are conducted periodically throughout the year. The public is encouraged to attend and participate in these programs to gain a better understanding of noxious weeds. To obtain a Lewis County Noxious Weed List or information about noxious weeds and the strategies used …


    Weed Control - April 26, 2018, 1:37 p.m.

  8. Lewis County Noxious Weed List 2015

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board adopted a new list for the 2015 field season. The new list includes four new weeds that were added by the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board. Ravenna grass, Saccharum ravennae (Class A), Pampas grass, Cortaderia selloana (Class C), Jubata grass, Cortaderia jubata (Class C) and Italian arum, Arum italicum (Class C) are the new additions to the list. Gardeners and landscapers may recognize the listing of Pampas grass or Jubata grass. Both have been planted and used in the landscape. Concern for these plants has developed as new seedling weeds have spread …


    Weed Control - March 12, 2015, 1:56 p.m.

  9. Leaf Exchange 2023

    Rake up and bag your leaves so gardeners and composters can put them to good use. Bagged leaves may be dropped off on the event day. Leaves will be available for pickup each day on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers will be on hand to inspect leaves and help the event run smoothly. The event is across the street from its normal location and will be a drive-through event at the Floral Park Sustainability Project at the corner of Floral Street and South Tower Avenue in Centralia. No garbage (including Styrofoam), …


    Solid Waste - Oct. 9, 2023, 3:48 p.m.

  10. Leaf Exchange (Day 2: Final Day!)

    Rake up and bag your leaves so gardeners and composters can put them to good use. Bagged leaves may be dropped off on the event day. Leaves will be available for pickup on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers will be on hand to inspect leaves and help the event run smoothly. The event is across the street from its normal location and will be a drive-through event at the Floral Park Sustainability Project at the corner of Floral Street and South Tower Avenue in Centralia. No garbage, other yard waste, or …


    Solid Waste - Oct. 18, 2024, 4:14 p.m.