1. Call for Citizen Scientists. Learn to Detect Invasive Plant Species

    A volunteer effort to learn and detect invasive plants is underway by the Pacific North West Invasive Plant Council. A training for citizens will take place Thursday June 29th from 1:00-3:00 PM at the Old Credit Union Building, 156 NW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis, WA. The training will cover identification of plants, methods of manual control, along with how to conduct a survey. The work will support our local public lands including the National Forest and National Parks to document emerging invasive plant populations. The program is open to those who recreate or work on public lands in addition to folks …


    Weed Control - June 26, 2017, 12:52 p.m.

  2. Lewis County juvenile program connects local youth with mentors

    Lisa Leon, Lewis County Youth Mentorship Coordinator. CHEHALIS – Lewis County youth are receiving a profound, potentially life-changing gift from others in the community through the Lewis County Youth Mentorship Program. The Lewis County Juvenile Justice Center in Chehalis is where adult volunteers are being trained to best assist young people in conquering a variety of obstacles in their lives.The Lewis County Commissioners earmarked $500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds to support a countywide youth mentoring program through 2026.Fourteen volunteer mentors are trained, and have been matched with 20 local youth. In its infancy, the mentorship program has already …


    News Room - July 25, 2023, 8:36 a.m.

  3. Sensitive Document Shredding Event in Winlock-Vader Area

    The LeMay Mobile Shredding Truck will be at the Community Recycle Event at the old Solid Waste Drop Box, 1105 Winlock-Vader Road, Winlock, WA 98596, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 - March 20, 2024, 5:02 p.m.

  4. Hazard Mitigation Plan

    The Lewis County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, is a countywide plan that identifies risks and ways to minimize damage by natural and manmade disasters. The plan is a comprehensive resource document that serves many purposes such as enhancing public awareness, creating a decision tool for management, promoting compliance with Washington State and Federal program requirements, enhancing local policies for hazard mitigation capability, and providing inter-jurisdictional coordination.The federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires all local governments to create such a disaster plan in order to qualify for hazard mitigation funding.Lewis County tackled this planning effort on a region wide basis, …


    Community Development - April 20, 2023, 11:28 a.m.

  5. Gardening For Everyone - A Master Gardeners Event

    Join us for this awesome educational event at Centralia Community College! Its going to be an awesome learning opportunity and step towards your ideal garden. Fall is still garden season - prep beds and do soil treatments for next year, do your mulching and trimming of some tree and shrub species, and definitely make sure to address your noxious weeds!Facebook Event Page


    Weed Control - Oct. 5, 2022, 4:12 p.m.

  6. 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.

  7. Fall Community Recycle Event in Toledo

    The Fall Community Recycle Event in Toledo will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.* at the South County Park, 212 Ray Road, Toledo. The following material will be collected for proper disposal or recycling:Household Hazardous Waste CollectionUnwanted or leftover household chemicals10 Fluorescent or CFL Lights5 gallons motor oil, 5 gallons antifreeze, 5 gallons cooking oilCustomers must leave containers at eventNo containers larger than 5 gallonsNo paintNo PaintCare items (Check for PaintCare items, locations at PaintCare.org)E-Cycle CollectionUp to two items per householdAll Flat Screen TVs, Computer Monitors, CPUs accepted Other TVs (less than 42 inches accepted)Scrap Metal & Appliance …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 21, 2024, 3:58 p.m.

  8. 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 Packwood Community Hall - 12935 US-12, Packwood, WA 98361 . Alternatively, the public may participate via Zoom using the information in the Meeting Agenda.Meeting Materials:Agenda - 04/08/2025Meeting Notes - 04/08/2025Packwood Staff ReportLewis County Comprehensive Plan Internal Review DraftPackwood UGA & ZoningWritten Testimony Received by 4:00pm on 4/7/2025


    Community Development - Jan. 9, 2025, 3:07 p.m.

  9. Residents can shred sensitive documents

    Sensitive Document Shredding Event at the Community Recycle Event at the old Winlock Drop Box, 1105 Winlock-Vader Road, Winlock: The mobile shredding truck will be on site from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents may bring up to 3 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. There is no charge for this service. The shredded paper will be hauled to a paper recycling facility for processing.


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 10:51 a.m.

  10. East end residents can shred sensitive documents in Randle

    The LeMay Mobile Shredding truck will be at the Community Recycle Event at the Lewis County (Kiona) Road Shop, 8911 US Hwy 12, Randle from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents may bring up to 3 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. There is no charge for this service. The shredded paper will be hauled to a paper recycling facility for processing.


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 11:01 a.m.