1. Tools, Treasures, Treats & Cider!

    Plan to attend Tools, Treasures, Treats & Cider, the second day of the Master Recycler Composters of Lewis County's first tool and bake sale to raise money to support the new MRC Tool Bucket Library from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Floral Park Sustainability Park, 103 E. Floral St., Centralia. This second day of the sale will feature a cider press where members of the public are invited to bring their own apples and containers. Apples will be pressed on a first-come, first-served basis during the event. Donated tools will be for sale as well as …


    Solid Waste - July 18, 2025, 9:46 a.m.


  2. Giant Asian Hornet *Get the Scoop*

    Surely you've seen the headlines and heard all the hype about the newest pest invading Washington State.If you want to learn more about Asian giant hornet - a new invasive species recently discovered in Washington State in late 2019 - then this video is for you! Grab a snack, settle in, and listen as entomologist Chris Looney walks you through the history and biology of Asian giant hornet. Learn how it was discovered, what the potential impacts are, and what's being done to stop it.Much thanks to Washington Invasive Species Council for making this video available to the public!


    Weed Control - March 12, 2020, 2:56 p.m.


  3. Fleet Services

    Fleet Services Division is responsible for purchasing, liquidating, and mechanically maintaining vehicles and heavy equipment for all departments throughout the County fleet. The fleet's maintenance locations are comprised of two separate repair facilities. Sedans and light duty pickups (up through 1-ton) are serviced and maintained at the Motor Pool facility in downtown Chehalis, and trucks rated over 1-ton, including heavy duty off-road equipment, are maintained at the Central Shop location. Contact Fleet Services Division Lewis County Fleet Services Division476 W. Main St.Chehalis, WA. 98532360.740.3382 Washington on texting and using cell phone usage while driving Washington state laws make it illegal …


    Public Works - Nov. 29, 2010, 9:23 a.m.


  4. Contacting an Inmate

    Updated and EFFECTIVE January 6, 2021 Inmate Postal Mail To maintain the security and safety of the inmates and staff, all inmate postal mail (with the exception of Legal Mail, money orders, books, Court Documents, Bank Statements, & Publications) must be sent to the following address:Lewis County JailInmate Name - ID NumberPO Box 9122Seminole, FL 33775-9122Legal Mail, money orders, Court Documents, Books, Bank Statements, & Publications will continue to be sent to the facility directly at 28 SW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis WA 98532The Inmates Name and ID number must be clearly Printed on the outside of the envelope or postcard …


    Sheriff - Jan. 5, 2016, 7:21 a.m.


  5. I Believe in Masks - July 2020 Health Beat

    For release in July 2020Contact: Ed Mund – 360-740-1227, ed.mund@lewiscountywa.govRachel Wood, M.D., MPH, Lewis County Health OfficerI wear a face mask in public. As a physician for more than 30 years, wearing a mask is no mystery to me, nor are the reasons to wear them. While their purpose is perfectly clear to me, it may not be true for the general public, especially since recommendations related to COVID-19 have changed over time.The label “mask” gets used interchangeably, which encourages confusion. Let’s sort that out first:N95 Respirator: a medical-grade mask that seals on the wearer’s face and designed to prevent …


    Public Health - July 9, 2020, 8:26 a.m.


  6. MRC Tool Bucket Library Open House

    The Master Recycler Composters of Lewis County have officially opened the MRC Tool Bucket Library and the Floral Park Sustainability Park. They are inviting the public to an open house from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 22 at Floral Park Sustainability Project, 103 E. Floral St., Centralia, to learn about both community programs. The tool library is just like a book library, but it offers tools for checkout. In addition to learning about the tool library and Floral Park, MRC Volunteers will have information on how to volunteer with their group and their community projects. If you have questions …


    Solid Waste - July 18, 2025, 9:35 a.m.


  7. Ed Carlson Memorial Field - South Lewis County Airport (TDO)

    Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) MeetingsNewslettersToledo Airport Fact SheetMeeting #1PAC flyer - TDOTDO Chapters 1 & 2 - 2.24.23TDO AppendicesMicrosoft Teams meetingTDO PAC Meeting 1 NotesToledo PAC Meeting VideoMeeting #2PAC Meeting #2 PostcardChapter 3 - Facility RequirementsPublic Meeting for the Ed Carlson Memorial - South Lewis County AirportPAC Meeting #2 - July 12, 2023PAC Meeting #2 Attendee ListPAC Meeting #2 RecordingMeeting #3PAC Meeting #3 PostcardPAC FlyerCapital Improvement & Financial PlanLayout PlanTerminal AreaPAC Meeting PresentationPAC Meeting Sign in SheetPAC Meeting VideoChapter 4 - Development AlternativesChapter 5 - Airport PlansFinal Draft Airport Layout Plan UpdateFinal Draft Airport Layout PlanFinal Airport Layout PlanFinal Airport …


    Airports - Jan. 27, 2015, 9:49 a.m.


  8. Solid Waste / Hazardous Program

    Medication Drop Box Program Known Toxic Sites Tire Recycling Events Exempt & Permitted Sites The Solid and Hazardous Waste Program is a division of Lewis County Environmental Health. Our duties include permitting of waste sites, incinerators, demolition sites, and landfill permits. We also resolve potential public health issues relating to solid and hazardous wastes.For issues such as hulk vehicles, leaking septics, solid waste build-up, or other potential violations, visit Lewis County Code Compliance.If you are looking for information on solid and hazardous waste planning, education, and collection, visit Lewis County Solid Waste Utilities.For more information on Solid and Hazardous Waste …


    Environmental Health - Oct. 23, 2014, 1:58 p.m.


  9. Groundbreaking marks the start of broadband expansion project in Winlock

    From left, Lewis County Commissioner Lindsey Pollock, Rep. Ed Orcutt, ToledoTel VP-COO Dale Merten, County Manager Ryan Barrett, Rep. Peter Abbarno, ToledoTel Senior Engineer Aaron Nelson, County Budget Administrator Becky Butler, Commissioner Sean Swope, Eric Dold of Robinson Brothers Construction and County Infrastructure Specialist Eric Eisenberg at groundbreaking event Oct. 13. CHEHALIS – Officials from Lewis County and ToledoTel gathered Friday, Oct. 13, to commemorate the groundbreaking of Winlock’s long-awaited broadband project.Construction crews can be seen along several streets in and around Winlock. The first fiber-optic connections to homes and businesses are expected in the early spring of 2024.The Lewis …


    News Room - Oct. 13, 2023, 11:37 a.m.


  10. Park Hosts

    PARK HOST PROGRAMHosts assist park staff in campground and park operations and assist visitors by providing park information, answering questions, and explaining rules. Hosts are provided a designated RV site and utilities during their volunteer service. As a host, you will be joining a supportive community of volunteers and staff who serve the public and our public lands.REQUIREMENTSHosts must be at least 18 years old and are required to pass a criminal background check.Hosts must provide their own RV, camping unit or boat; lodging cannot be provided. RVs must be self-contained with a bathroom and shower. Host assignments typically require …


    Parks & Recreation - March 9, 2023, 4:48 p.m.