1. Lewis County FREE Recycling Events

    Lewis County Solid Waste Utility invites you to a series of recycling and repurposing events this month.FREE recycling event, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8 at the Old Winlock Solid Waste Drop Box, 1105 Winlock-Vader Rd. http://www.lewiscountywa.gov/recycleFREE recycling event, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at the Packwood Community Hall parking lot, 12935 U.S, Highway 12.


    News Room - April 3, 2023, 11:43 a.m.

  2. 2016 Budget is Adopted by the Board of County Commissioners

    The 2016 budget was adopted on December 7th, 2015. This action culminates five months of collective work by all departments and elected offices in Lewis County. Budget meetings were held in September and October which allowed each elected official and department director to discuss their individual budgets with the County Commissioners. For any questions or comments on the budget please feel free to contact Budget Administrator, Steve Walton by phone at (360) 740-1209 or by email at steve.walton@lewiscountywa.gov. Copies of the detailed budget are available in the Budget Office located at the Lewis County Historical Courthouse, 351 NW North St. …


    Budget - Dec. 31, 2015, 11:16 a.m.

  3. Blueberry Care & Hands on Pruning

    Location: Providence Place Demonstration Garden, From I-5 take Exit 77. Turn East onto Main Street and go .7 mile to South Market Blvd. Turn right and go .2 mile to SE 3rd Street. Turn left and go one block to SE Washington Ave. You'll need to find parking on the street around the building. Plovidence Place is a light brown apartment building that takes up the entire block.


    Solid Waste - Feb. 25, 2019, 12:37 p.m.

  4. New rates go into effect at Lewis County transfer stations

    The Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1 approved increases to certain fees following a March 25, 2024, public hearing. The new fees for Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton will go into effect July 1, 2024.*$120/ton with a minimum fee set at $20 for 340 pounds or less (to include a 3.6 percent refuse tax) for municipal solid waste*$140/ton with a minimum fee set at $35 for 500 pounds or less (to include a 3.6 percent refuse tax for bulky waste*$100/ton with a minimum fee set at $15 for 300 pounds or less for grass clippings, …


    Solid Waste - June 3, 2024, 2:33 p.m.

  5. Personal Property

    Personal Property Personal property's primary characteristic is its mobility. It includes machinery, equipment and furniture associated with commercial, industrial or agricultural enterprises. Business inventories are exempt from property tax.Everyone who uses personal property in a business must complete a personal property affidavit by April 30 each year per RCW 84.40.185, RCW 84.40.190, and WAC 458-12-060. The affidavit must list the taxable property by category, as well as its cost and acquisition date. The assessor uses the affidavit to value personal property for taxes due the following year. Personal property tax rates are the same as for real property.Can I file …


    Assessor - March 28, 2018, 11:52 a.m.

  6. Press Release: Lewis County Sheriff’s Office to Close Packwood Substation

    Click Here for Original Release PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 09-11-18 @ 1232 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Lewis County Sheriff’s Office to Close Packwood Substation The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office will be closing their Packwood Substation at the end of 2018 due to budgetary constraints and staffing issues. The substation had currently only been open two days a week, offering a limited extension of public services related to permits and licensing performed at our main office in Chehalis. The closure of the Packwood Substation will not have an adverse effect on law enforcement field services …


    Sheriff - Sept. 11, 2018, 12:43 p.m.

  7. 2016/2017 Budget Calendar

    DatesDayActionMarch 28Monday1st 2016 Budget Amendment Hearing (Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)June 3FridayInternal Service Rates submitted to Budget Dept.June 15WednesdayDiscuss Call Letter & Budget Instructions at ESCJune 27Monday2nd 2016 Budget Amendment Hearing (Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)July 11MondayCall Letter and Budget Worksheets distributed to Offices/Depts.JulyBudget Training Classes - as requestedAugust 8MondayOffices/Depts. submit 2017 Preliminary Budgets to Budget Dept.August 8MondayRecommended STIP due to the BOCCSeptember 6TuesdayBudget Dept. submits Preliminary Budgets to BOCC and AuditorSeptember 26Monday3rd 2016 Budget Amendment Hearing ( Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)September 21Wednesday2017 Preliminary Budget distributed to libraries, colleges, and Offices/Depts.Sep-OctBudget meetings between Offices/Depts. and BOCCOctober 3MondayFirst Hearing, 2017 …


    Budget - Dec. 31, 2015, 12:42 p.m.

  8. Special Services Bureau

    SPECIAL SERVICES BUREAU – CHIEF GABRIEL FRASE The Special Services Bureau encompasses the Records, Civil, Investigations, and Property and Evidence Divisions for the office. The Special Services Bureau consists of an Administrative Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, Property & Evidence Manager, Detectives, and Support Technicians. RECORDS DIVISION: The Records Division is under the direct supervision of the Administrative Sergeant and consists of eight Support Technicians. The division is responsible for the entry and maintenance of records generated by Operations Bureau and Special Services Bureau employees. The employees of this division are also responsible for processing public records requests, and work closely with …


    Sheriff - March 13, 2015, 10:21 a.m.

  9. Best Practices to Prevent Seasonal Illness and Get Well Faster - January 2019

    It’s the time of year when people tend to get sick. Few of us are lucky enough to get through the whole winter without having to fight off what we’ve come to call “seasonal illnesses.” For most of the population, getting sick is more of an inconvenience than anything else, but there are good reasons to take precautions, and to take steps that protect others. Read More.


    Public Health - Jan. 7, 2019, 4:11 p.m.

  10. BOCC Meeting April 16, 2018


    Commissioners - May 7, 2018, 1 p.m.