1. Transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are closed for Veterans Day

    Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton are closed in observance of the Veterans Day holiday today, Tuesday, Nov. 11. They will resume regular hours on Wednesday, Nov. 12.


    Solid Waste - July 1, 2025, 11:04 a.m.

  2. Canada Thistle

    Cirsium arvense Canada Thistle - A rhizomatous, perennial, herbaceous plant that grows 2-5 feet tall, usually branching only near the top of the plant.Leaves: Leaves are alternate and lance to narrowly oval in shape, possessing short spines along the leaf edges.Flowers: Flowers bloom from May-October. Many flowerheads clustered towards the tip of the stem, purple to pink in color.Habitat: Common in pastures and croplands. Can also invade wet areas as well like steam banks, sedge meadows, and wet prairies.Weed Classification: C SelectWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Once established, it can spread vigorously and replaces native plants. It also lowers crop …


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

  3. 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.

  4. FEMA Maps

    If you want to find out if your property is in a designated flood zone, you can go to the "FEMA Map Service Center"FEMA Map Service Centerproposed fema flood mapsProposed FEMA Flood Maps are available for viewing here:Proposed FEMA MapsDefinitions of Zones designations


    Emergency Management - Nov. 24, 2010, 9:51 a.m.

  5. Driving Directions / Twin Transit Routes

    Coming From I-5 North Bound Take the 13th Street exit, Exit 76.At the end of the ramp, make a right turn onto Parkland Drive.Continue straight through the first stop light.The Public Parking lot will be the first parking lot on your left, across the street from the Relax Inn.The street address will be displayed "1255" on the wood paneling. Coming From I-5 South Bound Take the 13th Street exit, Exit 76.At the end of the ramp, make a left turn onto Parkland Drive.Continue straight through the first stop light.The Public Parking lot will be the first parking lot on your …


    Juvenile Court - Feb. 12, 2016, 11:26 a.m.

  6. Individual Treatment Court

    Program Coordinator Dulce Cabrera (360) 740-2628 dulce.cabrera@lewiscountywa.gov What is Individual Treatment Court? The Lewis County Juvenile Individual Treatment Court is a court-managed designed to provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional criminal case processing. This program focuses on the needs of the youth and coming up with an individual treatment plan. It may be offered if you are have a criminal referral and have an SUD and/or MH need. This program is pre-conviction and requires family participation. If you are eligible and choose to participate in this program, you must be willing to commit to the entire program. The program may …


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 23, 2014, 3:51 p.m.

  7. 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.

  8. Agendas

    2026 Hearing Schedule 2025 Hearing Schedule 2024 Hearing Schedule 4/2/2026 Agenda4/3/2026 Agenda4/9/2026 Agenda4/10/2026 Agenda4/16/2026 Agenda4/17/2026 Agenda4/23/2026 Agenda4/24/2026 Agenda4/30/2026 Agenda 4/17/2025 Agenda4/18/2025 Agenda4/24/2025 Agenda4/25/2025 Agenda5/1/2025 Agenda5/2/2025 Agenda5/9/2025 Agenda7/10/2025 Agenda7/11/2025 Agenda7/17/2025 Agenda7/25/2025 Agenda7/31/2025 Agenda8/21/2025 Agenda8/22/2025 Agenda8/28/2025 Agenda8/29/2025 Agenda9/4/2025 Agenda9/5/2025 Agenda9/11/2025 Agenda9/12/2025 Agenda9/19/2025 Agenda9/25/2025 Agenda9/26/2025 Agenda10/2/2025 Agenda10/23/2025 Agenda 2024 Hearing SchedulePlease note the deliberation for petition 23-115 was recessed until 8/1/2024 2023 Hearing Schedule 2022 Hearing Schedule 2021 Hearing Schedule 2023 Hearing Schedule**Assessor's Certificate of Assessment Rolls**Notice of Meeting 2022 Hearing Schedule 2021 Hearing Schedule


    Commissioners - Jan. 29, 2020, 10:30 a.m.

  9. 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.

  10. Contact us

    Mail: Lewis County Human ResourcesHistoric Courthouse351 NW North Street, Room #023Chehalis, WA 98532-1900For driving directions, click HEREUse the east entrance (handicap accessible) of the Lewis County Historic Courthouseto the garden level. Room #023 is the second door on the right. Telephone: Phone: 360.740.2737Toll Free: 800.562.6130Fax: 360.740.1494 e-mail: hr@lewiscountywa.gov


    Human Resources - Dec. 4, 2013, 11:40 a.m.