1. Canceled - Public Health & Social Services Advisory Board Monthly Meeting

    There will be no PHSS Advisory Board monthly meeting on Thursday, June 6th.Please see the attached notice.


    Public Health - June 5, 2024, 3:38 p.m.

  2. Canceled - Public Health & Social Services Advisory Board Monthly Meeting

    There will be no PHSS Advisory Board monthly meeting on Thursday, January 2nd.Please see the attached notice.


    Public Health - Dec. 30, 2024, 1:54 p.m.

  3. Chehalis Weed Management Area Group Meeting

    Attend the upcoming CWMA meeting and gain some free Pesticide Continuing Education Credits!The first half of this meeting will be for credits. We will be hearing a presentation on the state monitor list from our state Weed Control Board Outreach and Education Specialist, Anne Schuster followed by an informational presentation from the WSU Integrated Weed Control Project director, Jennifer Andreas, on bio-controls. The second half of the day will be designated for discussions and plans regarding Chehalis River aquatic invasive species. You can choose whether you would like to stay for that discussion from 12:45-3:00pm and learn more about the …


    Weed Control - Nov. 23, 2022, 11:58 a.m.

  4. Noxious weeds are growing faster than you think!

    Noxious weeds are growing faster than you think! Multiple days of good spring weather in Western Washington may help pesky weeds get the jump on local farmers in their pastures, forest and gardens.  Germination of seed and growth of weeds are very temperature dependent. The optimum temperature for germination varies for individual weeds but many can germinate at low soil temperatures with adequate soil moisture. This is a combination of weather that is common to our area and will speed up the germination of weeds with the current warm trend. Control of annual and biennial weeds remains the same, with …


    Weed Control - March 9, 2015, 9:46 a.m.

  5. Dangerous Animal Designation Board Meeting

    Location: 351 N.W. North Street, Chehalis, WA - Bottom Floor (Basement) in the WSU Extension Conference RoomDangerous Animal Designation Special Notice 07/12/2021DAD Board Meeting - Agenda 07/12/2021.pdf


    Environmental Health - July 6, 2021, 4:17 p.m.

  6. History

    1845-1847 United States Marshall Joe Meek became the first official Law Enforcement Officer in Lewis County. The northern county boundary was reset at the 49th parallel, the present United States/Canadian Border, in 1846. 1847-1848 John R. Jackson became the 1st elected Sheriff of Lewis County, which had a population of 275 in the first census. The first taxes in Lewis County were also collected, including a poll tax of fifty cents on each male under the age of sixty. 1848-1849 Antonio B. Rabbeson became the 2nd elected Sheriff of Lewis County and Block House was built at Cowlitz Landing for …


    Sheriff - Feb. 5, 2016, 3:11 p.m.

  7. Lewis County Fire Marshal modifies burn restrictions, effective Sept. 23

    CHEHALIS – A burn ban in unincorporated Lewis County will be modified, effective at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. Recreational fires and charcoal or wood BBQs only are permitted.After careful review of the current and extended weather forecast, the Lewis County Commissioners, Community Development Director and Fire Marshal have determined that current weather conditions within Lewis County have improved enough to modify current burning restrictions.“Cooler temperatures and higher humidity are predicted in the region over the next several days,” said Lewis County Fire Marshal Doyle Sanford in announcing the adjustment of burn restrictions. “Open burning is still not allowed and …


    News Room - Sept. 22, 2023, 4:17 p.m.

  8. Report cards educate Lewis County curbside recycling customers

    CHEHALIS – Recycling waste has a positive impact on the environment and saves limited landfill space.Lewis County Solid Waste Utility’s recycling program recently surveyed what citizens are placing in their recycling containers. Twenty-thousand Lewis County households that subscribe to curbside recycling service had their carts inspected and tagged with educational information. The tags detailed what items are included in the county recycling program as well as common mistakes customers make, such as including plastic bakery boxes, plastic wrap or plastic grocery bags in recycling bins.“Customers can carry items to their recycling container in a plastic bag, but the contents should …


    News Room - Nov. 2, 2023, 11:36 a.m.

  9. Purple Loosestrife

    Lythrum salicaria Purple Loosestrife – Erect squarish stems, up to 8 feet tall, Leaves: 1 ½ to 4 inches long, lance-shaped and lack petioles, usually opposite and rotated 90 degrees from the previous node or whorled in sets of 3.Flowers: spikes of magenta flowers 4 – 16 inches long, flowers from July to October.Habitat: Found in wetlands and streams in the Centralia/Chehalis area as well as Stearns Creek and Mineral Lake in Lewis County.Weed Classification: B designateWhy Is It a Noxious Weed?Purple loosestrife is a vigorous competitor and can crowd out other vegetation including native species. It can quickly dominate …


    Weed Control - Sept. 12, 2022, 11:28 a.m.

  10. Lewis County Fire Marshal issues outdoor burning restrictions

    CHEHALIS – The Lewis County Fire Marshal has announced burn restrictions on outdoor burning for unincorporated lands in the county, beginning at 12:00 a.m. Friday, June 9.Lewis County is experiencing unseasonably dry conditions and an unusual amount of runaway burn piles.“After careful review of the current and extended weather forecast, the Lewis County Commissioners, Community Development Director and Fire Marshal have determined that current weather conditions within Lewis County have created substantial fire danger,” said Lewis County Fire Marshal Doyle Sanford.Recreational campfires in designated campgrounds and on private lands are still allowed if:The campfire is no greater than 3 feet …


    News Room - June 8, 2023, 2:20 p.m.