1. 2026 Budget

    Budget Documents and Reports 2026 Budget Call Letter2025-2026 Budget CalendarBudget OverviewPreliminary Budget Memo 9-9-2025 Preliminary Budget Reports *The percent of change is based on estimated year-end projections as of 8/16/2025Summary Preliminary Budget ReportsGeneral Fund | By Department - 2026 Preliminary Revenue Estimates - SummaryGeneral Fund | By Department - 2026 Preliminary Expenditure SummaryPreliminary Revenue ReportsAll Funds| By Department/Fund - 2026 Preliminary Revenue Estimates - SummaryAll Funds | By Department/Fund - 2026 Preliminary Revenue Estimates- DetailPreliminary Expenditure ReportsAll Funds | By Department/Fund - 2026 Preliminary Expenditures Estimates - SummaryAll Funds | By Department/Fund - 2026 Preliminary Expenditures Estimates- Detail


    Budget - Aug. 25, 2025, 11:31 a.m.


  2. Antifreeze can be recycled at Hazo Hut today until 3 p.m.

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, up to five gallons of antifreeze, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Hazo Hut is closing early today because of the predicted storm. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. This time is reserved for residential customers only. Business customers must make an appointment by calling 360-740-1221 or emailing …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 27, 2024, 12:27 p.m.


  3. Residents can bring in sensitive documents for shredding

    The LeMay Mobile Shredding truck will be at the WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers' Christmas Tree Recycling Event in the parking lot before you enter the Lewis County transfer station in Centralia at 1411 S. Tower Ave. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 3, 2026. Residential customers may bring up to 3 bags or boxes of sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. There is no charge for this service, but the MRC Volunteers are accepting donations to support their community education and outreach programs. The shredded paper will be recycled at a paper recycling …


    Solid Waste - Nov. 18, 2025, 12:19 p.m.


  4. Medical/Prescription Needs

    While in custody, services are available to address medical needs. Juvenile Detention is under contract with an on-call physician through Northwest Pediatrics. All prescription medications in detention must come from the Centralia Pharmacy and be bubble packed, this ensures the safety all all in-custody youth.Chehalis Pharmacy422 S Market Blvd. Chehalis, WA 98532(360) 262-4211To ensure the safety of all detained youth, medication brought in will be subject to approval from our medical personnel before being administered to the youth.It will be the parents/guardians responsibility to arrange for payments of bills for the prescriptions.If a medical concern arises while in custody, the …


    Juvenile Court - April 22, 2009, 10:18 a.m.


  5. 2021 Budget

    Lewis County 2021 Budget Preliminary Budget MessagePrelim Budget Presentation FINAL BUDGET as of 12-7-2020Resolution REVENUE:Revenue Summary Reports - All FundsRevenue Detail - All FundsRevenue Detail General Fund Only EXPENDITURES:Expenditure Summary Reports - All FundsExpenditure Detail - General FundExpenditures Detail - All FundsFINAL TAX RESOLUTIONSSubstantial Need2021 Levies for General and Road FundsSummary ReportsGeneral Fund | By Department - 2021 Preliminary Revenue Estimates - SummaryGeneral Fund | By Department - 2021 Preliminary Exp. SummaryRevenue ReportsAll Funds | By Department/Fund - 2021 Preliminary Revenue Estimates - SummaryAll Funds | By Department/Fund - 2021 Preliminary Revenue Estimates- DetailExpenditure ReportsAll Funds | By Department/Fund - …


    Budget - Oct. 8, 2020, 9:43 a.m.


  6. Children In Need of Services (CHINS)

    LEWIS COUNTY JUVENILE COURT CHILDREN IN NEED OF SERVICES LEGISLATION R.C.W. l3.32A Effective 7/23/95 CHINS Handout Child In Need of Services (CHINS) means a juvenile: 1. Who is beyond the control of his or her parent such that the child’s behavior endangers thehealth, safety, or welfare of the child or other person; 2. Who has been reported to law enforcement as absent without consent for at least 24 consecutive hours from the parent’s home, a crisis residential center, an out-of-home placement, or a court-ordered placement on two or more separate occasions; and 3. Who is in need of necessary services, …


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 23, 2014, 1:43 p.m.


  7. Public Comment

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) allows public comment at all of its regular meetings. Any topics can be addressed during the weekly legislative meeting (the “BOCC Business Meeting” held on Tuesdays), but for all other meetings, public comment is limited to final-action items listed on the agenda. Written comment may be submitted via email at bocc@lewiscountywa.gov or by mail at BOCC Public Comment, 351 NW North Street Room 210, Chehalis, WA 98532. Written comment must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting for which it’s being submitted and must be clearly marked as …


    Commissioners - Feb. 25, 2026, 4:57 p.m.


  8. Community Recycle Event in Pe Ell offers free drop off

    Community Recycle Event, Pe Ell Town Hall, 111 Main St., Pe Ell, WA 98572This event is on a first-come, first-served basis for residential customers. When containers are full for a certain recyclable item, they will be closed, and that those items will no longer be accepted.Household Hazardous WasteCleaners, pool chemicals, lawn chemicals, etc.Fluorescent lights/compact fluorescent lights, up to 10 per householdEvent will also collect the following for recycling:Televisions (under 42 inches), computer monitors, CPUs, laptops (two per household for electronic items)Clean yard waste*From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.* Sensitive Document Shredding (customers may bring up to three bags or boxes …


    Solid Waste - April 8, 2025, 1:17 p.m.


  9. Visitation Hours

    NOTICE TO VISITORSVisitation is on a first come, first sere basis, for 30 minutes, if visitation is full you may be asked to wait or to leave and come back at a later time.Visitation hours are as follows:Legal Last Name A-LMonday- 6:30 PM-9:00 PMThursday-6:30 PM- 9:00 PMSaturday-9:00 AM-11:30 AM or 6:30 PM-9:00 PMHolidays- 9:00 AM-11:30 AMLegal Last Name M-ZTuesday- 6:30P PM-9:00 PMFriday-6:30 PM-9:00 PMSunday-9:00 AM-11:30 AM or 6:30 PM-9:00 PMHolidays- 9:00 AM-11:30 AMYouth are allowed one 30-minute visitation session per designated day. Parents or Guardians only. Photo ID is required for visitation.Youth being brought in by Law Enforcement are allowed …


    Juvenile Court - Dec. 13, 2010, 8:21 a.m.


  10. 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.