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Residents can bring in sensitive documents for shredding
... Lewis County transfer station in Centralia at 1411 S. Tower Ave. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 3, 2026. Residential customers may bring up to 3 bags or boxes of sensitive documents they wouldlike to have shredded. There is no charge for this service,but the MRC Volunteers are accepting donations to support their community education and outreach programs. The shredded ...
Solid Waste - Nov. 18, 2025, 12:19 p.m.
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District 3
... December 31, 2026Commissioner Scott Brummer says it’s a privilege to represent the people of East Lewis County. He has ... 30 years and says there is no better place to reside than in the State of Washington.Commissioner Brummer believes in retaining the core values of honesty, ... at the center of county government. He is committed to ensuring responsive and efficient services to meet the needs of Lewis County residents. He maintains ... thriving, rural way of life that brings a balance to economic opportunity and growth. The commissioner says the county ... experience wise growth and deal head-on with future challenges to ensure a strong future for our children and grandchildren.For ... served the region as a habitat biologist for the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife. He has also ... Brummer represents District 3, which includes portions of Winlock, Toledo and Vader and all communities in east Lewis County. ...
Commissioners - March 11, 2016, 1:49 p.m.
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About the Treasurer
... in January of 2015. He is the 28th treasurer to serve since 1850. Arny served as Chief Deputy Treasurerfor two and a half years prior to becoming Lewis County Treasurer. He chairs the County Finance ... business management, finance, accounting, marketing and strategic planning experience to the Treasurer’s office. He served as a commercial lender ... and business owner, Arny’s experience represents a well-balanced approach to serve the citizens of Lewis County in carrying outthe duties of County Treasurer. “I will work to continue the high level of service that the citizensof Lewis County have come to expect from its Treasurer “.Arny and his wife Ellen ... and her husband Teigen Goodeill, who reside in Richland Washington and daughter Mya and husband Lane, who reside inTacoma Washington where Mya employs her nursing degree from SPU as ...
Treasurer - April 27, 2015, 4:40 p.m.
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Knotweed
... alternate, leathery, and oval. The base is slightly indented to deeply heart-shaped and leaf midveins have hairs.Flowers: Flower clusters ... at stem and branch tips. Clusters are around 8 to 13 ¾ inches long. Sepals are white to pinkish white in color. Blooms August - October.Habitat: Knotweed can grow just about anywhere and is commonly ... populations are extremely persistent and colonies are extremely difficult to eradicate. It poses a significant threat to riparian areas, causes erosion issues and is not good ... rivers and many of their tributaries. It is important to address knotweed strategically at the uppermost parts of theinfested river in order to reduce the chances of reinfestation. Find out more about ...
Weed Control - Sept. 13, 2022, 3:38 p.m.
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Slenderflower Thistle & Turkish Thistle
... Turkish Thistle Turkish Thistle Slenderflower Thistle - Grows up to 6.5 feet tall with loose hairs on the stem.Leaves: ... of 5-20+ pink flowers are usually found near the tops of the stems.Habitat: Dry open areas like pastures, ranges, ... - Annual thistle with winged stems that grows up to 4 feet tall.Leaves: Basal leaves are about 4 inches ... reduce in size moving up the stem. The leaf bottoms are woolier than the tops.Flowers: Flowers bloom May-July. Flowers appear almost compressed, being moreslender towards the top. They are pink in color and often on short ... outcompeting native and desired vegetation.These thistles can be hard to identify and may be confused with other thistle species. ...
Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:57 a.m.
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Tree of Heaven
... Tree of Heaven - A deciduous tree growing up to 60 feet tall. Plant parts may be identified by ... teeth and a visibly large gland on the underside, towards the base of the leaf.Flowers: Flowers bloom from May-July. ... forms thickets and outcompetes native plants by leaching allelochemicals into the ground that are toxic or harmful to nearby plants. This species is highly rhizomatous and 'suckers' excessively.Tree of Heaven is also the preferred ... Spotted Lanternfly! This invasive insect can cause massive damage to trees including fruit trees. To get ahead of this insect's spread, it is beneficial to remove Trees-of-Heaven if found on your property. Please let ...
Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:32 a.m.
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Daily prizes awarded as part of Passport game at SWW Fair!
Saddle Up for the Southwest Washington Fair and play the Passport to Lewis County Public Service gme! Here's how to play: Pick up a passport upon entry to the fair at the Guest Services Building (the informationgazebo), answer questions at 12 Lewis County booths to get your passport stamped for daily prizes and grand ... you can get your last stamp from the Southwest Washington Fair Team) before 5 p.m. to be entered into that day’s drawing. Prizes will be announced at Guest ... drawings. Passports returned each day will also be entered into the grand prize drawing at the end of the ... of compost, compost bins) – everyone has a chance to win! Passports will only be stamped by booth volunteers ...
Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 10 a.m.
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Info on Weed Species
"Which list is which?" Every year, the Washington State Weed Board adopts a noxious weed list, whichgoes into effect on the first of January. In the following ... addition, the county Weed Board also has the option to select additional Class B & C weeds to the list that are a local priority for control ... variety of cources, inlcuding reports from other counties within Washington State, to identify the weeds that it believes should be considered to be high high priority, due to their likelihood of introduction, etc. The Board welcomes inputfrom the public regarding weed selection to the county weed list, contact us for more information.LewisCounty Weed ListAppendixWashington State Noxious Weed ...
Weed Control - Jan. 11, 2012, 8:50 a.m.
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Urban Growth Area (UGA) Clean Up Project
... split parcels, and boundary inconsistencies. These issues can lead to confusion in land use designations, planning decisions, and long-termgrowth management. The UGA cleanup effort is designed to correct these discrepancies and ensure the boundaries accurately reflect ... Staff Report & Attachment Get InvolvedThe public is invited to attend an open house on Thursday, April 23, 2026 ... Ave., Chehalis, WA. This meeting will provide an opportunity to learn more about the UGA cleanup effort, review proposed ... Please check back for updates and more information.Please subscribe to the Lewis County Planning Announcements to receive notifications about upcoming opportunities. Upcoming MeetingsPlease visit the ...
Community Development - March 2, 2026, 2:15 p.m.
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Homeless and Housing Program
... & Social Services administers state and local housing funds to support programs that prevent homelessness, provide shelter and housing ... access stable housing. We work with local service providers to coordinate resources and support individuals and families experiencing housing ... Action Program.Phone: (360) 836-1937Coordinated Entry connects individuals and families to available housing resources, shelter, and supportive services in Lewis ... guide for projects that use state and local funds to serve individuals experiencing homelessness and support affordable housing opportunities ... equitable, accountable and transparent homeless crisis response system; seek to house everyone in a stable setting that meets their ... possible.Objective Three: Prioritize assistance based on the greatest barriers to housing stability and the greatest risk of harm.Objective Four: ... sources, capital project funding criteria, and the strategies and milestones designed ...
Public Health - April 28, 2014, 2:18 p.m.