1. Composting Education Workshops

    The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers will offer a series of composting workshops today at Salkum Library, 2480 US Hwy 12. Basic Composting will take place from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; Worm Composting will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and Know Your Soils will take place from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The general public is invited to attend any one of the workshops, or all of them. For participants interested in becoming an MRC volunteers, this is the second section of the training program. (A final session, focused on recycling, is scheduled …


    Solid Waste - April 28, 2023, 11:32 a.m.

  2. Sheriff's Response Team (SRT)

    MIssion Statement The Lewis County Sheriff's Office maintains a group of specially trained and equipped deputies that are able to operate in a variety of tactical environments. SRT exists to minimize danger to the public and other law enforcement officers by responding to situations which exceed the capabilities and/or resources of a standard law enforcement response. The team is supervised by Captain Rick VanWyck. Goal To provide a tactical response team capable of rapid deployment, upon request, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Team Members The SRT team is comprised of the following members: Team Commander, Team …


    Sheriff - March 8, 2023, 9:31 a.m.

  3. Juvenile Court

    The Lewis County Juvenile Court is located at 1255 SW Pacific Aveune, Chehalis, WA 98532. The Public Entrance can be accessed on SW Parkland Dr. About Quick Links Contact The Juvenile Court Division includes a twenty-one bed detention facility, a courtroom where juvenile offender and in-custody matters are heard, probation services to juveniles on court ordered supervision, diversion services and... more » Juvenile Court Payments Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Juvenile Court 1255 SW Pacific Ave. 360 NW North St., MSJUV01 Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-1178 Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday Contact Juvenile Court Events There are …


    Juvenile Court - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  4. Addendum #1 to Call for Bids: REBID of Lewis County Water District No.1 Phase 2 Water System Improvement Project

    Addendum 1 has been added to the Water District No.1 Phase 2 Water System Improvement project on October 8th. The bids are now due on Nov 9th, 2009 Lewis County Public Works has announced a project for bidding on October 5th: A Rebid of the Lewis County Water District No.1 Phase 2 Water System Improvement Project. This is a REBID project that has been reposted with all new documents. If you are interested in this project please visit the reposted project to download new documents and get on the new planholders list using the link below. Access the details and …


    Public Works - Oct. 27, 2009, 9:46 a.m.

  5. Lewis County Clerk offers simplified process for requests for civil protection orders

    Lewis County Clerk Scott Tinney. CHEHALIS - When it’s necessary to seek a protection order in Lewis County Superior Court, a simplified and convenient method is being offered by the Lewis County Clerk.A link on the Clerk’s website will allow an individual to complete and submit the necessary forms for filing a petition for protection order.A petition for a protection order can be filed in cases of alleged domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, anti-harassment, protections for vulnerable adults, and in incidents of extreme risk.Plans are to place a kiosk outside the clerk’s office at the Law and Justice Center in …


    News Room - Oct. 12, 2023, 4:22 p.m.

  6. How-To Training & Resources

    If you need additional assistance with applying for a permit, please contact the Permit Center at 360-740-1146. Getting Started with SmartGov Link to SmartGov PortalVideo Tutorials:Creating a SmartGov Portal AccountNotification of Approval or IssuancePDF Tutorial: Creating a SmartGov Portal Account Master Site Review (MSR) / Land Development Review (LDR) The MSR is the first step for development. The planning department will review your proposal and verify that it meets all county zoning and critical areas regulations. This step also identifies what county, state and federal permits are needed for your development. After the MSR has been approved, you can apply …


    Community Development - Oct. 29, 2018, 3:02 p.m.

  7. Notice & Information to Noxious Weed Control

    Notice and Information to Noxious Weed Control In compliance with Chapter 17.10 RCW Noxious Weeds--Control Boards, and Chapter 16-750 WAC State Noxious Weed List, landowners are notified of their responsibility to participate in the control of noxious weeds to prevent their spread and establishment on lands within LewisCounty. Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board meetings and educational activities are conducted periodically throughout the year. The public is encouraged to attend and participate in these programs to gain a better understanding of noxious weeds. To obtain a Lewis County Noxious Weed List or information about noxious weeds and the strategies used …


    Weed Control - April 26, 2018, 1:37 p.m.

  8. 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.

  9. Tire Recycling Event in Morton

    A free tire recycling events will be held on May 7 and May 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Bob Lyle Community Center parking lot. The address for the site is 700 Main Street in Morton.The events, which is for Lewis County residents only, will accept 15 tires per person, passenger and light truck tires on or off the rim, and semi-truck tires off the rim. Be prepared to show identification. Please do not bring tires from businesses, semi-truck tires on the rim, or heavy equipment tires. Sponsors are Lewis County Department of Public Works, …


    Solid Waste - April 28, 2021, 4:55 p.m.

  10. Tire Recycling Event in Morton

    A free tire recycling events will be held on May 7 and May 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the Bob Lyle Community Center parking lot. The address for the site is 700 Main Street in Morton.The events, which is for Lewis County residents only, will accept 15 tires per person, passenger and light truck tires on or off the rim, and semi-truck tires off the rim. Be prepared to show identification. Please do not bring tires from businesses, semi-truck tires on the rim, or heavy equipment tires. Sponsors are Lewis County Department of Public Works, …


    Solid Waste - April 28, 2021, 4:56 p.m.