1. Algae Blooms, Water Quality, and Your Health - July 2018

    Summertime brings warmer weather, but the change in weather doesn’t just mean more beach days, yard work, and swimming. It can also mean an increase in algae blooms in area lakes. Not all algae blooms are bad for your health, but they all affect the quality of our water in and around Lewis County. More information.


    Public Health - Aug. 8, 2018, 4:03 p.m.

  2. Lewis County streamlines permitting for future campgrounds and RV parks

    Carlisle Lake Park in Onalaska. CHEHALIS – The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has approved amendments to regulations for RV parks and campgrounds in the county. The most significant change streamlines the process for permitting.No longer is a Binding Site Plan necessary for development of new RV parks or campgrounds. A Special Use Permit (SUP) and a State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review are the only requirements.“This change will significantly reduce the permitting time for RV park developers and for staff reviewing the permits,” said Lewis County Planner Preston Pinkston.“This is a great example of staff proactively looking …


    News Room - Oct. 5, 2023, 3:04 p.m.

  3. There’s still time!!!

    Hey Lewis County, don’t put those garden tools away just yet! There’s still some work to be done if you want to get a head start on weed control for 2020.Undoubtedly, you’ve noticed the beautiful sunny days that remind of us the summer that slipped away too quickly this year. Well, our weeds are appreciating these beautiful days too, and we’ve been noticing a lot of new growth low on the ground as we’ve been conducting weed surveys. If you have the stuff on hand, an application of herbicide is likely to be effective if the plant is still green, …


    Weed Control - Oct. 24, 2019, 2:37 p.m.

  4. Text to 9-1-1

    Making voice contact with 911 directly is the easiest and most reliable way to get help in an emergency or to report a crime in progress. If you can call 911 for help, please do, but for those times when you can’t call, there is now ‘Text-to-9-1-1'.Texting 911 improves Telecommunication Officers' ability to communicate with: Citizens who are unable to call 911 because doing so may expose them to further danger.Citizens who are hearing or speech impaired.Citizens who cannot speak due to a medical emergency.Citizens who are in an area with limited or poor cellular coverage.How to text 9-1-1 in …


    911 Communications - Sept. 14, 2020, 12:30 p.m.

  5. Enlgish Ivy & Old Man's Beard

    Hedera helix & Clematis vitalba English Ivy - Evergreen, perennial vine that can grow up trees and bushes or spread freely along the ground. Can grow 99 feet and the young plants can anchor to vertical surfaces.Leaves: Dark green, waxy leaves that are alternate along the stem. Young leaves are deeply lobed while older leaves are diamond to oval shaped.Flowers: Flowers bloom from May-June. Only older plants flower and that can take up to 10 years. The flowers are greenish white and form umbrella-like clusters.Habitat: Commonly found in woodlands, forest edges, riparian areas, fields, hedgerows, coastal areas, and disturbed habitats. …


    Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:33 a.m.

  6. Household Hazardous Collection Day in Morton

    Residents may drop of household hazardous waste for free from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 U.S. Hwy 12, just east of Morton. Examples of household hazardous materials that can be dropped off are cleaners, lawn, garden, and pool chemicals. Businesses may not bring hazardous materials to the East Lewis County Transfer Station. For more information, please call 360-740-1221.


    Solid Waste - Jan. 20, 2023, 1 p.m.

  7. Independence Day Fireworks and Demolition Derby @ Southwest Washington Fairgrounds

    4th of July Demolition Derby and Fireworks7 p.m. Tuesday, July 4 at the Southwest Washington FairgroundsBox seats on sale at the Fair office, 1909 S. Gold St. in Centralia, or by calling 360-740-1495Grandstand box of 8 seats: $200Grandstand box of 12 seats: $300Grandstand box of 20 seats: $500 Buy your tickets today by clicking the link: https://secure.interactiveticketing.com/1.39/a9083b/#/select


    News Room - June 20, 2023, 12:37 p.m.

  8. Lewis County Transfer Stations Closed on July 4

    Lewis County transfer stations in Centralia and Morton will be closed on Monday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. Centralia will re-open on Tuesday, July 5, at 7:30 a.m. and Morton will re-open Tuesday, July 5, at 8:30 a.m. The Lewis County Solid Waste Administration Office will also be closed on July 4. It will resume regular hours on July 5.


    Solid Waste - June 14, 2022, 10:54 a.m.

  9. Open Space Act

    RCW 84.34Land owners who wish current use assessment for property tax purposes on lands eligible for classification under the Open Space program, must submit an application to the Lewis County Assessor's Office by December 31st. Applications taken in the calendar year prior to December 31st are inspected in the next year and either approved or denied. If the application is approved, it is taxed in the subsequent year. It takes two years after application for it to affect your taxes.Provided that acreage is being used as originally intended, valuation of land for tax purposes under the Open Space Act is …


    Assessor - Dec. 11, 2015, 9:57 a.m.

  10. Invasive Pests, Weeds & Insects Workshop

    Invasive Pests, Weeds & Insects Workshop Hold the date for the upcoming workshop on weed & insect pest management. The program will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2012 at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds. The session will start at 8:30 AM and will wrap up at 12:30PM. Topics will include: management of woody plants and noxious weeds utilizing selective herbicides, new invading weeds and insect’s pests to Southwest Washington and refining your Integrated Pest Management Program. There is no cost for the program sponsored by the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board and WSU Lewis County Extension. We would prefer …


    Weed Control - March 6, 2013, 11:11 a.m.