1. Bull Thistle

    Cirsium vulgare Bull Thistle - Biennial, herbaceous plant growing about 3-7 feet tall, with one stem.Leaves: Alternate, coarsely lobed leaves. Each lobe has a spiked tip. Top of leaves is rough with small spines, while the bottom has wooly hairs.Flowers: Flowers bloom from July-September. 1.5-2 inches across and are generally purple/pink (rarely white).Habitat: Primarily found in disturbed areas like pastures, roadsides, ditch banks, hayfields, prairies, and logged mountain areas.Weed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Bull Thistle tends to outcompete native vegetation and desired grazing forage.Bull thistle is commonly found in Lewis County. If you need control recommendations, please see …


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

  2. Record Sealing

    Per RCW 13.50.260, Please see the attachment below for the requirements of sealing/ destroying Juvenile Records.Record Sealing Flyer Eligibility to have a Juvenile Record Sealed This section only applies to qualified disposition order entered after June 11, 2014 (RCW Title 13.50)Juvenile Offender is at least 18 years of age.Has completed the terms of the Disposition Order (to include paying fines/fees/restitution/and court ordered community service hours).Has completed the terms of the confinement at the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration or the completion of parole, if the respondent is transferred to the Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration.The crime committed was not:A most serious offense as defined …


    Juvenile Court - Feb. 12, 2016, 2:33 p.m.

  3. Mental Health

    Lewis County Juvenile Court works closely with Cascade Mental Health and other providers to ensure the safety and well-being of all in custody youth.Crisis Counselors are on-call 24/7 for any youth needing to speak to a counselor for any immediate concern that arises.Cascade Mental HealthCentralia:2428 W Reynolds Ave, Centralia, WA 98531(360) 330-9044Chehalis:135 W Main St, Chehalis, WA 98532(360) 748-4339


    Juvenile Court - Aug. 2, 2021, 11:40 a.m.

  4. Scotch Broom

    Cytisus scoparius Scotch Broom - Everyone's favorite noxious weed! A woody perennial shrub that has many branches. Plants can range from 3-10 feet tall.Leaves: Scotch Broom has few leaves. The upper leaves are simple with the lower leaves being 3 parted. Leaves are pointed at each end and can fall early in the year, leaving bare, green stems.Flowers: Flowers bloom from March through June. Typical pea family flowers in shape. Bright yellow in color with 5 petals.Habitat: Typically, can be found along roadsides, in pastures, grasslands, and open areas with recent soil disturbance.Weed Classification: B SelectWhy is it a Noxious …


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

  5. Planning Commission

    The Lewis County Planning Commission is providing options for public access to the meeting in person, online and by phone. Planning Commission meetings take place at the Lewis County Community Development & Environmental Health Building at 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Agenda - 03/11/2025Meeting Notes - 03/11/2025Lewis County Comprehensive Plan Internal Review DraftLewis County Policy Matrix2025-03-07 Staff Report and Comp Plan QandA


    Community Development - Jan. 9, 2025, 3:04 p.m.

  6. Giant Hogweed

    Heracleum mantegazzianum Giant Hogweed - A perennial, or sometimes biennial, plant capable of growing 15-20 feet tall. Stout dark reddish-purple splotched stems and leaf stalks.Leaves: Leaves can grow up to 5 feet wide, and they are deeply cut/lobed and sharply toothed edges.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-August. Flower clusters can grow 2.5 feet wide and are umbrella shaped with many small white flowers.Habitat: Can grow in a variety of habitats, but primarily found along roadsides, rights-of-way, vacant lots, streams, and rivers.Weed Classification: AWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Due to the plant's height, it forms dense canopies that outcompete native species. Plants …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:57 a.m.

  7. Community Development Staff Directory

    If you are unsure who you need to contact, please use the "Contact Us" button on the left side of the page. This will allow us to forward your inquiry to the correct personnel. Permit CenterBrad ClarkPermit Technician Leadbradley.clark@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2611Mollie HurtPermit Technicianmollie.hurt@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1411Jennifer CervantesPermit Technicianjennifer.cervantes@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2615Katie JohnsonPermit Techniciankatie.johnson@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2782Planning DepartmentKaren WitherspoonSenior Project Plannerkaren.witherspoon@lewiscountywa.govNatalie KamienieckiSenior Long Range Plannernatalie.kamieniecki@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2606Preston PinkstonPlanner IIpreston.pinkston@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1389Tara SnelsonAssistant Plannertara.snelson@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2602Weston Floro-HagemanAssistant Plannerweston.floro-hageman@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-3379 Building & Fire SafetyDoyle SanfordBuilding Official / Fire Marshal / Floodplain Managerdoyle.sanford@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2696Mike JohnstonPlans Examinermichael.johnston@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2773Jordan PanteleeffBuilding Inspectorjordan.panteleeff@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1285Neal BahrtBuilding Inspectorneal.bahrt@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1184Chris CollinsBuilding Inspectorchris.collins@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1474Smokey PadgettCode Compliance Officersmokey.padgett@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-3372AdministrationMindy BrooksCommunity Development Directormindy.brooks@lewiscountywa.govSarah Hensley Office Managersarah.hensley@lewiscountywa.govMegan SathreAdministrative AssistantKylie PeckhamOffice Assistant Senior


    Community Development - Sept. 29, 2021, 12:04 p.m.

  8. Truancy

    LEWIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURTThe Truancy Program is available for youth and parents who are not currently in compliance with the Washington State Compulsory School Attendance laws. Referred to as the Becca Bill, youth who are found to be a truant by the court will be placed under court order to attend school.For more information about the truancy law, truancy petition, and what to expect in the court process, please watch the video below. Lewis County Juvenile Court Truancy video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHYM0mtOU6k TRUANCY LEGISLATION R.C.W. 28A.225 Effective September 01,1995 For more information please see the below handouts: Truancy InformationAlternative Learning Options …


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 23, 2014, 1:42 p.m.

  9. Planning Commission

    The Lewis County Planning Commission is providing options for public access to the meeting in person, online and by phone. Planning Commission meetings take place at the Lewis County Community Development & Environmental Health Building at 125 NW Chehalis Ave, Chehalis. Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Meeting Materials:Agenda - 05/07/2025Meeting Notes - 05/07/2025Onalaska Subarea PlanOnalaska Zoning ProposalLewis County Comprehensive Plan Internal Review Draft


    Community Development - April 4, 2025, 4:51 p.m.

  10. Vendor Information

    Applying for Admission to the Lewis County Vendor List In order to be eligible for consideration for providing products and/or services to Lewis County, a vendor must have applied for and have been approved for admission to Municipal Research Services and Center Rosters. Please note that being placed on the Vendor List does not mean that a vendor will be contacted every time a purchase/contract is initiated.A vendor may request to be added to the Vendor List at any time. Once added, a vendor will remain on the Vendor List until the vendor requests to be removed from the list …


    Auditor - Dec. 8, 2015, 2:24 p.m.