1. Reynolds Ave/Harrison Ave Corridor Improvements

    OVERVIEWLewis County and the City of Centralia are collaborating to improve the Reynolds Avenue corridor between Harrison Avenue and Pearl Street (SR 507) and the Harrison Avenue corridor between the Reynolds Avenue intersection and the Goodrich Rd-Kuper Rd intersection.Open House #1Open House #2


    Public Works - Nov. 22, 2022, 10:01 a.m.

  2. Yellow Archangel

    Lamiastrum galeobdolon Yellow Archangel - Evergreen to semi evergreen plant that grows very quickly. It is mostly a trailing perennial, though it can grow upright if climbing other plants.Leaves: Opposite and oval shaped. Toothed and hairy typically with silver-gray markings.Flowers: Flowers bloom from April through June. Flowers are small, yellow, and two lipped. The upper lip is hooded, and the lower lip has orange/brown markings. Flowers grow in whorls.Habitat: Yellow Archangel can grow in shade or sunlight. Can sometimes escape people's landscaping into nearby forests, greenbelts, and riparian habitats.Weed Classification: B SelectWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Escapes easily from gardens …


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

  3. Yellowflag Iris

    Iris pseudacorus Yellowflag Iris - A perennial, herbaceous, aquatic plant, growing 2-3 feet in height.Leaves: Basal leaves are sword shaped and larger than the leaves found higher up the stem.Flowers: There can be few or many flowers near the tip of the stems. Flowers are white-dark yellow with purple markings. There are 3 petals and 3 sepals.Habitat: Most commonly found growing in very shallow water or mud. It can also grow along lake shores and slow-moving rivers. It tolerates a variety of conditions.Weed Classification: C SelectWhy is it a Noxious weed?It is an ornamental that has become a nuisance in …


    Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 11:46 a.m.

  4. Urban Growth Area (UGA) Clean Up Project

    Over time, portions of the existing Urban Growth Area (UGA) boundaries have developed mapping irregularities, split parcels, and boundary inconsistencies. These issues can lead to confusion in land use designations, planning decisions, and long-term growth management. The UGA cleanup effort is designed to correct these discrepancies and ensure the boundaries accurately reflect adopted plans. By improving mapping precision and clarity, this process supports more consistent planning and development decisions moving forward, including future annexation. MaterialsScope of Work2026-03-10 Planning Commission Staff Report & Attachment Get InvolvedThe public is invited to attend an open house on Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 5:00–7:00 …


    Community Development - March 2, 2026, 2:15 p.m.

  5. Notice of Closure

    Lewis County Community Development, Public Works, and Public Health & Social Services will be closed on Wednesday November 19, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM for All Staff Training for a New Permitting Software. NO Building Inspections or Site Visits will occur on November 19, 2025.We appreciate your patience during this transition. For more information, please see the Press Release.


    Community Development - Nov. 12, 2025, 11:10 a.m.

  6. Lewis County Public Health District

    The Coroner's Office works closely with the staff of the Public Health District to identify health issues affecting the public and working to reduce those effects through public education.This is also where copies of Death Certificates can be requested. We do not issue or release Death Certificates.The Health District can be contacted at 360-740-1222.


    Coroner - Jan. 31, 2014, 2:28 p.m.

  7. Designer Info

    Interested in being added to the Lewis County's list of Certified Designers/Engineer Firms?The following criteria would need to be met:ApplicationCopy of Washington State P.E. or Designers LicenseFor more information on becoming a New Certified Septic Installer, Pumper, or Designer, please contact our office 360-740-2718 or visit us at 125 NW Chehalis Ave Chehalis, WA 98532.


    Environmental Health - Jan. 31, 2020, 7:28 a.m.

  8. Curbside Organics Pick Up

    LeMay Inc. offers a curbside organics pickup service in Lewis County from the Town of Pe Ell to the City of Morton and it's Urban Growth Area. This service provides the removal of yard waste, food scraps, sawdust, and other compostable materials. To subscribe to the service call 360-736-4769 or visit LeMay Inc.'s website to learn more.


    Solid Waste - Jan. 23, 2021, 9:43 a.m.

  9. SPECIAL MEETING - Honoring flood partners

    The Lewis County Commissioners will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2026, at Packwood Community Hall (12935 US Hwy. 12, Packwood, Wash.) to honor the various partners who helped with response and recovery efforts during and after the December 2025 floods.Please click here for the special meeting notice.Please click here to view the event details.


    Commissioners - March 6, 2026, 4:06 p.m.

  10. Drop off sensitive documents at Community Recycle Event

    The LeMay Mobile Shredding Truck will be at the Community Recycle Event at the Lewis County Road Shop, 111 Pleasant Valley Road, Winlock, WA 98596, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 10. Customers may bring up to 3 grocery bags or boxes of sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. The shredded paper will be recycled after the event.


    Solid Waste - April 8, 2025, 12:36 p.m.