1. Chips for Trails Event in Vader

    The City of Vader is hosting its annual Chips for Trails Event at McMurphy Park on Annonen Road from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 19. Lewis County residents can drop off chippable branches and limbs that are no larger than 6 inches in diameter. This material will be chipped to spread on park trails. Any interested in volunteering or more information, please call 360-218-4257.


    Solid Waste - April 4, 2025, 11:34 a.m.

  2. How to apply

    Make a difference in a youth's life today! If you would like to make an impact in our local youth's lives, use the Mentor Application Form to apply to be a mentor today. Do you or someone you know need a mentor? If you or someone you know would benefit from support, advocacy, and a positive role model, use the Mentee Application Form to refer them to the program.


    June 15, 2023, 8:16 a.m.

  3. Permit Center Contact Information

    If you are ready to submit your permit application materials, please email your documentation to any of the following Permit Technicians. Please call the general Permit Center line at 360-740-1146 if you need additional assistance. Brad ClarkPermit Technician Leadbradley.clark@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2611Mollie HurtPermit Technicianmollie.hurt@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-1411 Katie JohnsonPermit Techniciankatie.johnson@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2782Jennifer CervantesPermit Technicianjennifer.cervantes@lewiscountywa.gov360-740-2615


    Community Development - Nov. 22, 2023, 11:30 a.m.

  4. Recycle paint at the SWW Fairgrounds today

    Lewis County Solid Waste Utility is partnering with Green Sheen Paint and the Southwest Washington Fair to offer a free paint recycling event on Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drop off unwanted paint cans and leftover paint. The event will take place in the Blue Pavilion Parking Lot at the Southwest Washington Fairground, 1909 S. Gold Street, Centralia, WA 98531. The event is open to residential and business customers. Register here: circular.eco/event/lewiscounty


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 12:01 p.m.

  5. Office Hours

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMTuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMWednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMThursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMFriday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMThe Treasurer's office does not process property transfers after 4 PM. This is to ensure that we have enough time to thoroughly review and process real estate transactions and for documents to be recorded by the Auditor's office prior to closing. Please click here for more information on this policy.


    Treasurer - Oct. 21, 2015, 3:48 p.m.

  6. Services/Programs

    Lewis County Juvenile Court provides a variety of services and evidence based programs for individuals and families. These interventions all have the goal of ending delinquency for each individual youth. The Juvenile Court has many resources available to help rehabilitate our youth such as but not limited to:Individualized counseling programs through Cascade Mental Health and other providers.Family oriented counseling programsIndividualized drug and alcohol treatmentIndividualized Spiritual connections through Christ for Life, Prisons for Christ, and Young Life.Environmental Educational opportunitiesPhysical Education opportunities


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 24, 2014, 2:34 p.m.

  7. Recycle up to 10 fluorescent bulbs at Hazo Hut today

    Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, is open today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residential customers can drop off the following items for free up to 10 burned out fluorescent lights, leftover household chemicals, and up to 5 gallons of used motor oil or antifreeze. The household hazardous waste collection facility is open every Wednesday and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


    Solid Waste - May 8, 2025, 1:15 p.m.

  8. Recycle paint for free at the SWW Fairgrounds

    Lewis County Solid Waste Utility is partnering with Green Sheen Paint and the Southwest Washington Fair to offer a free paint recycling event on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Drop off unwanted paint cans and leftover paint. The event will take place in the Blue Pavilion Parking Lot at the Southwest Washington Fairground, 1909 S. Gold Street, Centralia, WA 98531. The event is open to residential and business customers. For more information and to register: https://circular.eco/event/Lewis92025


    Solid Waste - Aug. 6, 2025, 10:44 a.m.

  9. Kids Corner

    Sesame Street has a great website for kids with fun games! To visit this website go to: GAMES for kids Click on the links below for more fun things to do with your kids to teach them about emergency preparedness! Comic StripWord Search Puzzle or CrosswordBookEmergency Information for KidsTalk about what emergencies are to kids Here are some puzzles to print and solve to help you learn! "Disaster Math" gamesLearn about weather - clouds, storms, tornadoes


    Emergency Management - May 14, 2012, 9:18 a.m.

  10. Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulation Amendments

    Urban Growth Area (UGA) Clean Up ProjectPortions of the existing Urban Growth Area (UGA) boundaries have mapping irregularities and inconsistencies that create confusion in land use and planning decisions, and the UGA cleanup aims to correct these discrepancies to ensure the boundaries accurately reflect adopted plans and support clearer, more consistent growth management moving forward. Cannabis Code UpdateLewis County is considering amending the Lewis County Code to allow cannabis retail and production in unincorporated areas to increase revenue generated from sales tax.


    Community Development - Dec. 24, 2020, noon