1. Stewardship Incentive Program Application Opens

    The SIP opens today March 1st! Lewis County Noxious Weed Control BoardStewardship Incentive Program IntroductionThe Stewardship Incentive Program is a voluntary “mini” grant program for Lewis County landowners, provided by the Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board (LCNWCB), with the goal of providing financial assistance to landowners in their efforts to control priority noxious weeds, as identified by Lewis County. Through a simple application process, LCNWCB will provide site-specific noxious weed identification, consultation on appropriate control measures, and reimbursement of up to 75% of the cost of approved noxious weed control measures or 100% of the cost of acquiring an …


    Weed Control - Feb. 21, 2023, 3:09 p.m.

  2. Internet expansion project in Winlock enters engineering phase

    ToledoTel VP/COO Dale Merten presents an update on the Winlock broadband expansion project to Lewis County Commissioners April 25. CHEHALIS –The Lewis County Commissioners received an update from ToledoTel Vice President and COO Dale Merten Tuesday morning on their public-private partnership to expand high-speed internet services in and around Winlock.Using a $23.5 million competitive grant it secured from the Washington State Broadband Office, Lewis County launched efforts to extend internet service to more than 2,300 homes and businesses in the Winlock area. ToledoTel will contribute up to $2.3 million as the county’s partner in this major infrastructure project.ToledoTel is leading …


    News Room - April 25, 2023, 11:36 a.m.

  3. Hundreds of Lewis County youth served at Community Resource Fair

    Top center, Community Resource Fair organizers Rickie Anders, left, Lisa Leon and Elyssa Brown. CENTRALIA – Hundreds upon hundreds of families lined the sidewalks outside TransAlta Commons at Centralia College Thursday, Aug. 10, creating a procession that wound through the college campus and west down Centralia College Blvd.Kids of all ages and their parents or guardians gathered from throughout Lewis County to learn about all the resources our community offers and to receive free school supplies, clothing, shoes, backpacks and more.Over 40 community youth and family resource and healthcare agencies gathered for the first-ever Community Resource Fair hosted by the …


    News Room - Aug. 14, 2023, 11:38 a.m.

  4. County seeks volunteers for Solid Waste Advisory Committee

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is looking for individuals interested in serving on the county’s Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC), a group of volunteers who help develop programs and policies concerning solid waste handling and disposal.Solid Waste Advisory Committee members weigh in on proposed rules, policies and ordinances, and they help Lewis County Solid Waste Utility staff develop a five-year “Solid Waste Management Plan” to guide how Lewis County manages garbage and recycling. The committee, which is mandated by state law under RCW 70A.205.110, is designed to represent multiple interests, including citizens, public interest groups, business, the …


    Commissioners - June 11, 2025, 1 p.m.

  5. Public Education

    The Lewis County 911 Communications Public Education Officers attend events and generate media content to further the message of the proper use of 911 and several other topics.If you are interested in more information about Lewis County 911 Communications Public Education Program, or if you would like staff to participate in a public safety event, please email 911 Public Education at 911.publiceducation@lewiscountywa.govEVENTSSafety CityAs part of our goal to provide public education, we participated in the 2019 Safety City Program. This program partners with other Lewis County Emergency Services Agencies to provide education in 5 focus areas. The focus areas are …


    911 Communications - May 15, 2015, 5:57 p.m.

  6. Weed Identification

    Successful weed management starts with proper identification What is it? Is it noxious? Is it native? Is it poisonous? Is it even a weed?Weeds can fall under many different categories, and sometimes the same weed can be many of these at once! The first step in successful weed management is accurate identification and understanding of its life cycle. We are available to identify weeds both in the office and on site. There are also numerous resources online to help identify the weed in question, along with descriptions of feasible control options and methods, here are a few of our favorites:Washington …


    Weed Control - Sept. 27, 2019, 12:57 p.m.

  7. Press Release: Coffee with Sheriff Snaza and Prosecutor Meyer

    For full press release click here: PRESS RELEASE Sheriff Robert R. Snaza Prosecuting Attorney Jonathan L. Meyer PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 04-17-18 @ 1200 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Coffee with Sheriff Snaza and Prosecutor Meyer Sheriff Rob Snaza and Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer are inviting the public to come have coffee with them at several events throughout the county over the next month. The two hope to engage the public with any thoughts and questions they may have, as well as providing a venue for the citizens of Lewis County to better know their elected …


    Sheriff - April 17, 2018, 11:53 a.m.

  8. Investment Information

    Lewis County Investment Pool (LCIP)The LCIP is an investment pool consisting of public funds offered by the Lewis County Treasurer and authorized under RCW’s 36.29.020, 36.29.022 and 36.29.024.The LCIP was established to provide county departments as well as eligible government entities within Lewis County a mechanism whereby they may utilize the resources of the County Treasurer to maximize the potential of their surplus public funds, in a manner that optimizes safety, liquidity and return on such funds.Earnings income from the County Treasurer’s investments is distributed back to our clients, and supports local public services, reducing the amount necessary to levy …


    Treasurer - April 30, 2009, 8:35 a.m.

  9. Do you have a weed, invasive weed, noxious weed?

    Do you have a weed, noxious weed, invasive weed or “superweed”?  Simple distinctions make all the difference. The Weed Science Society of America defines a weed as a plant that causes economic losses or ecological damage, creates health problems for humans or animals, or is undesirable where it is growing. Examples: Crabgrass (Digitaria spp.), Giant foxtail (Setaria faberii) and Common lambsquarter (Chenopodium album). A noxious weed is any plant designated by federal, state or local government officials as injurious to public health, agriculture, recreation, wildlife or property. Once a weed is classified as noxious, authorities can implement quarantines and take …


    Weed Control - Feb. 29, 2016, 11:56 a.m.

  10. The Southwest Washington Fairgrounds is being readied for next week’s community celebration

    Curt and Jean Pannkuk, Superintendents of the Fair’s Wildlife Hall, have added a new look with freshly stained picnic benches and colorful flower pots. CHEHALIS – The Southwest Washington Fairgrounds is an ever-changing landscape with the opening of this year’s six-day community celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 15.“It won’t be long before this place is hoppin’,” said Lewis County Parks and Recreation Administrator B.J. Kuykendall. “The fairgrounds are transformational with carnival rides coming in and exhibits going up.” The fairgrounds’ Swine Barn was renovated with a $250,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Agriculture. A new swine barn will be …


    News Room - Aug. 9, 2023, 1:56 p.m.