1. 2018 River Gage information

    The Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority has changed the vertical datumon the following rivers in Lewis County:1. Chehalis River at Doty2. Chehalis River at Mellen St. Centralia3. Skookumchuch Riverat Pearl St. Centralia4. Newaukum River at ChehalisThe Guage information now reflects the given water level as height above mean sea level.The information below represents this change. The Conversion information and historic flood cresthistory dating back to 1971.Click here to print 2018 river gage phase comparison chartClick here to print Lewis County Rivers Flood Crest Historyflood%20authority%20logo_sm.pngClick below for theChehalis River Basin Flood Authority2018 Chehlais Basin Gage Height Conversion Project


    Emergency Management - Sept. 13, 2018, 8:08 a.m.

  2. Garlic Mustard

    Alliaria petiolata Garlic Mustard - A biennial to short-lived perennial plant. Plant smells of garlic and can grow to around 3 feet in height.Leaves: Basal leaves have rounded tips and are kidney shaped. Upper leaves are alternate and triangular in shape. Both types of leaves have leaf stems and are coarsely toothed. New leaves smell the most of garlic.Flowers: Flowers bloom from April-June. Flowers have 4 petals, 4 sepals, and 6 stamens. Petals are white and about twice as long as the sepals.Habitat: In Washington it grows in forested understory areas like urban parks, roadsides, trails, railroad tracks, streambanks, fields, …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:57 a.m.

  3. Courtroom Decorum

    All attorneys, litigants, witnesses, and other individuals in the courtroom shall abide by the following rules of conduct: Always be prompt. Be in the courtroom ready to proceed at the appointed time. Stand when the judge or the jury enters or leaves the courtroom. Do not make personal attacks on the opposing counsel or parties. Do not interrupt. Wait your turn. Address all remarks to the Court. Argument between litigants or their attorneys is not permitted. After the court has ruled, ask the court's permission before arguing further. Rise when addressing the Court and when making objections as this calls …


    District Court - Feb. 21, 2013, 4:01 p.m.

  4. Code Compliance

    Code Compliance Animal Reporting Office Support:Customer Service Representative – Rae Mejia Rae.Mejia@lewiscountywa.gov – 360-740-2718Customer Service Representative - Inez Lima PerezInez.LimaPerez@lewiscountywa.gov - 360-740-1135Code Enforcement:Code Compliance Officer - Smokey PadgettSmokey.Padgett@lewiscountywa.gov - 360-740-3372Code Compliance Officer - Stan LanglandStanley.Langland@lewiscountywa.gov - 360-740-2716 News There are no items to show at this time. Events There are no upcoming events to show at this time.


    Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.

  5. Sensitive document shredding offered in Morton at Repair & Sustainability Fair

    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 recycled at a paper recycling facility. The event will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of the Repair & Sustainability Fair at Centralia College East, 701 Airport Way, Morton.


    Solid Waste - Nov. 22, 2024, 12:04 p.m.

  6. Sensitive Document Shredding offered at Repair Fair in Morton

    Residents may bring up to 5 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. There is no charge for this service. The shredded paper will be recycled after the event at a paper recycling facility. The event will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of the Repair & Sustainability Fair at the Morton Senior Center, 103 Westlake Ave., Morton, WA 98356.


    Solid Waste - Feb. 6, 2026, 1:42 p.m.

  7. Residents can drop off sensitive documents for shredding in Vader

    Sensitive Document Shredding: Residents may bring up to 3 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 17. There is no charge for this service. The shredded paper will be recycled at a paper recycling facility at the conclusion of the event. The event will take place in the parking lot of Dailey Storage, 110 7th St., Vader, WA 98593.


    Solid Waste - April 8, 2025, 12:41 p.m.

  8. Informational Brochures

    Introduction to the Permit Process - Fact Sheet 1What is a Septic System & How Does it Work? - Fact Sheet 2Septic System Myths - Fact Sheet 3Safe Substitutes for Hazardous Household Products - Fact Sheet 4How do I Maintain my Septic System? - Fact Sheet 5What can go Wrong with a Septic System? - Fact Sheet 6Operation & Maintenance of Your Gravelless Drainfield - Fact Sheet 7Operation & Maintenance of Your Mound System - Fact Sheet 8Operation & Maintenance of Your Pressure Distribution System - Fact Sheet 9


    Environmental Health - Jan. 31, 2020, 9:58 a.m.

  9. District Court

    *NEW HOURS EFFECTIVE MARCH 16, 2026*Customer Service HoursFront CounterMonday - Thursday8:00 AM - 12:00 PM1:00 PM - 4:30 PMFriday8:30 AM - 12:00 PM1:00 PM - 4:30 PMPhonesMonday - Friday8:30 AM - 12:00 PM1:00 PM - 4:30 PMClosed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Monday - Friday24-Hour Automated Payment System1-844-534-9281Payment Call Center1-888-891-6064Monday - Friday 5:00 AM to 5:00 PMPayment Portalhttps://client.pointandpay.net/web/LewisCountyDistrictCourtWA About Contact The Lewis County District Court is located in the Law & Justice Center on the 3rd floor, located at 345 West Main Street, Chehalis, WA 98532-4802 more » Lewis County District Court Law and Justice Center 345 W. Main St. …


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

  10. Known Toxic Sites

    Superfund Sites are described as "Thousands of contaminated sites exist nationally due to hazardous waste being dumped, left out in the open, or otherwise improperly managed. These sites include manufacturing facilities, processing plants, landfills and mining sites." EPA, What is a Superfund?For more information on this please see Environmental Protection AgencySearch for Superfund Sites in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Various Articles Washington State Department of Ecology Site Clean-up Search PageState identifies more toxic sites needing cleanupWashington State Department of Ecology,Toxic Cleanups: Hazardous Sites List


    Environmental Health - Oct. 23, 2014, 2:01 p.m.