1. Registration Deadline for Composting Education Workshops

    The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers will offer a series of composting workshops on May 20 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, …


    Solid Waste - April 28, 2023, 11:36 a.m.

  2. Zero Waste/Learn to Reduce Waste & Save Money

    The deadline to register for this workshop has passed, but there may be availability to attend via Zoom. Please check the registration link here https://wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtcu6srj0oEtdhCBpl4gYeZZTP0UbQ1LrxZero Waste/Learn to Reduce Waste & Save Money: Lewis County residents and businesses threw away more than 95,300 tons of garbage in 2021! Attend this workshop to learn how you can do your part to reduce that number. Waste reduction experts and WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers will share how they "walk the talk" to reduce the amount of garbage they throw away during a virtual workshop at 5:30 p.m. today. They will focus …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 4:42 p.m.

  3. Tire Recycling Events in Centralia & Winlock March 5

    Two free tire recycling events will be held on March 5 & 6 and March 12 & 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at two Lewis County locations. One collection event will take place at the City of Winlock Public Works Department, 712 NW Dexter Avenue, Winlock, and the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, 1909 S. Gold St., Centralia. The events, which are 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 …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 19, 2021, 2:53 p.m.

  4. Tire Recycling Events in Centralia & Winlock March 6

    Two free tire recycling events will be held on March 6 and March 12 & 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at two Lewis County locations. One collection event will take place at the City of Winlock Public Works Department, 712 NW Dexter Avenue, Winlock, and the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, 1909 S. Gold St., Centralia. The events, which are 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 …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 19, 2021, 2:56 p.m.

  5. Tire Recycling Event in Centralia & Winlock March 12

    Two free tire recycling events will be held on March 12 & 13 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at two Lewis County locations. One collection event will take place at the City of Winlock Public Works Department, 712 NW Dexter Avenue, Winlock, and the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, 1909 S. Gold St., Centralia. The events, which are 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 …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 19, 2021, 2:57 p.m.

  6. Bail Information

    Bail Information The Lewis County Jail accepts bail on behalf of the court having jurisdiction over the charge an individual is booked on. The amount and type of bail is determined by the court. Posting Bail - Cash Bail Cash bail is accepted 24 hours a day. Cash may be placed in the kiosk in the main lobby during normal business hours and the release lobby after business hours. Instructions for placing money in the kiosk are posted in each location. The kiosk machine accepts 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollar bills. Posting Bail -Bail Bonds There are several …


    Sheriff - July 12, 2011, 10:05 a.m.

  7. Skeletal Remains Found Near Morton

    Lewis County Sheriff’s Office detectives responded on 04/07/11, at approximately 1730 hours, to the Morton area in reference to human skeletal remains being found by a citizen. A man called 911 to report he had pulled off the highway to take a break. As he got out of his car he noticed skeletal remains of a human, off the side of the road. The surrounding area is a rural wooded area. The gender, age, and how long the remains have been there is unknown at this time. The remains will be sent to King County Medical Examiner’s Office for a …


    Sheriff - April 11, 2011, 9:57 a.m.

  8. 2011 Budget

    Download the Entire 2011 Budget, or continue below to download individual sections.2011 Budget for Lewis County, WashingtonBudget SummaryBudget Summary & Message County Government Organizational Chart/Guide to LC Government Budget PurposeCalendar Financial Structure Fund Structure/Funds by Type Accomplishments & Strategic Plan Goals Budget & Property Tax Resolutions Financial Forecast Current Expense All FundsRevenues & Expenditures by Elected Office & DepartmentAssessorAuditorBudget/FiscalCapital Facilities Central Services Chehalis/Centralia Airport Clerk CommissionersCommunity Development CoronerDistrict Court Human ResourcesProsecutorPublic Health Public Works Risk ManagementSheriff Soil & Water Conservation Superior Court TreasurerWeed Control WSU ExtensionCapital Budget Roads Land AcquisitionVader Water System Improvements Capital Facilities Packwood & South County Airport …


    Budget - March 23, 2011, 3:05 p.m.

  9. Solid Waste Disposal District 2:00 p.m.* (Note: The change from regular schedule.)

    Pursuant to RCW 36.58.100 et seq., the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District (LCSWDD) No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation, was established by Ordinance 1124 (now LCC 8.15.150) in 1992, after Lewis County and all incorporated cities signed an interlocal agreement to form it. In addition to forming the district, the agreement established flow control, directing all solid waste generated in Lewis County to be disposed of at LCSWDD sites. Representatives from the cities and the County serve as the Executive Advisory Committee to the Disposal District Commissioners, who by statute are the Lewis County Commissioners. The Lewis County Public Works …


    Solid Waste - Aug. 19, 2021, 11:01 a.m.

  10. Transcript Requests - updated list 03-28-24

    Lewis County Superior Court utilizes audio/video recordings and Official Court Reporters. If a court reporter is present in the courtroom, there is no audio/video recording and a request for transcript must be made to court reporter. A court transcript is a written verbatim record of what is said in a court hearing that is transcribed by either the Official Court Reporter or a court approved transcriptionist.If you would like a CD copy of a video recorded proceeding, you will need to contact the County Clerk to request a CD. Clerk's CD Request formOfficial Court Reporters prepare official transcripts for Court …


    Superior Court - Jan. 25, 2022, 11:17 a.m.