1. Common Tenant/Renter and Landlord Concerns

    Helpful resources and information for tenants/renters/landlords:The Washington State Attorney General serves as the chief legal advisor and chief law enforcement officer for Washington State's government. The ATG is authorized to prosecute violations of state law, represent the state in legal disputes and issue legal advice to state agencies and the legislature. For information on the Washington State Office of the Attorney General regarding Landlord-Tenant matters please see the links below:Landlord TenantLandlord/Tenant Rights Landlord What do I do if my tenants are not paying their rent? The majority of Landlord and Tenant disputes are considered to be a civil disagreement and …


    Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.

  2. About Lewis County Solid Waste Utility

    The Lewis County Solid Waste Utility is a division of the Lewis County Department of Public Works. It operates transfer stations in Centralia and Morton, where all garbage collected in Lewis County gets dropped off and consolidated in containers to be hauled to a large landfill in Cowlitz County.LeMay is the hauler that collects curbside garbage as well as refuse from businesses, and brings it to one of the transfer stations. Information about LeMay can be found at this link www.lemayinc.com or by calling 360-736-4769. LeMay also offers curbside recycling services countywide, and curbside organics pickup for most of Lewis …


    Solid Waste - Nov. 20, 2024, 1:02 p.m.

  3. Press Release: 17th Annual Shop with a Cop

    Click Here for Original Release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 11-06-18 @ 1400 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 LEWIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PREPARING FOR 17TH ANNUAL SHOP WITH A COP EVENT The Sheriff's Office is preparing for our annual Shop with a Cop tradition. LCSO partners with United Way of Lewis County to find children in need of a positive experience with law enforcement, as well as those in need of financial assistance. The program is open to children ages 8 - 18, who reside in Lewis County. Applications are available on the link below; from …


    Sheriff - Nov. 6, 2018, 4:11 p.m.

  4. Press Release: 16th Annual Shop with a Cop

    Click Here For Original Press Release: PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 11-20-17 @ 1300 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 LEWIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PREPARING FOR 16TH ANNUAL SHOP WITH A COP EVENT The Sheriff's Office is preparing for our annual Shop with a Cop tradition. LCSO partners with United Way of Lewis County to find children in need of a positive experience with law enforcement, as well as those in need of financial assistance. The program is open to children ages 8 - 18, who reside in Lewis County. Applications are available on the link below; …


    Sheriff - Nov. 20, 2017, 1:25 p.m.

  5. Two-Connection

    Wells that serve two dwelling units or small businesses are by definition a Group B Water Supply. However, Lewis County Code 8.55 establishes reduced regulatory requirements for these types of water systems, LCC 8.55.020 (3). If the proposed water supply will serve two connections or less and does not provide water to 25 or more people per day, the following materials and information apply.Do you need help determining what type of well you have/are proposing? See the flow chart below and the requirements for each type of well in LCC 8.55.020 (3) TABLE 1:If the flow chart above said to …


    Environmental Health - Jan. 19, 2021, 12:54 p.m.

  6. Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

    The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program is administered by Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS). WIC services assure healthy pregnancies, healthy birth outcomes, and healthy growth and development for women, infants, and children up to age five. WIC is available at the Public Health Building, 360 NW North Street in downtown Chehalis. WIC staff also make monthly visits to Randle, Mossyrock, and Winlock. Families of all sizes and types may qualify for WIC. Call 360-740-1255 or 1-800-562-6130 ext. 1255. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Washington State WIC Nutrition program does not discriminate.Chehalis Office HoursMonday–Friday: …


    Public Health - April 6, 2016, 3:05 p.m.

  7. Ongoing Projects

    Eradication: Class A Noxious Weeds Class A noxious weeds are Lewis County Noxious Weed Control's highest priority for early detection and rapid eradication. Generally, these noxious weeds are either entirely absent in Washington State or are only present in a very limited distribution. As such, and as required by law, the management goal for these weed species is total eradication in all plant parts. Garlic mustard, Giant hogweed, False brome and Milk thistle are all examples of Class A noxious weeds that have become more common in the state in recent years and could conceivably arrive in Lewis County from …


    Weed Control - March 20, 2015, 1:11 p.m.

  8. New additions to Washington State Noxious Weed List

    New additions to the 2016 Washington State Noxious Weed List The Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board at its Nov. 3, 2015 meeting in Wenatchee adopted changes to the 2016 weed list. The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board will consider and adopt changes to the County Weed List at their February 16, 2016 public hearing and meeting. More information about the Weed list is available by contacting the Weed Program at 360 740 1215. The three new additions to the Class C, 2016 state noxious weed list includes: English hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) is a long-lived small tree that has …


    Weed Control - Jan. 5, 2016, 9:29 a.m.

  9. Sheriff's Office Hopes to Prevent Cold Water Drowning

    Every year Lewis County Sheriff’s Office responds to preventable drowning deaths related to swimming and boating accidents. As warm weather approaches, the Sheriff’s Office wants to remind the public of a few safety precautions before taking a dip in the waterways of Lewis County. Water temperatures in Lewis County are still in the mid 40’s on almost all waterways. Cold water shock and hypothermia are major concerns for anyone exposed to these types of water temperatures for any length of time. Unfortunately, each year the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office investigates preventable water related deaths had the victim been aware of …


    Sheriff - April 30, 2014, 10:17 a.m.

  10. Lewis County outreach project will help customers identify recyclable items

    Cart tag being placed on a recycling bin in a curbside recycling project set to begin in Lewis County Apr. 17. CHEHALIS – Determining what to place in your curbside recycling container and what goes in the garbage will soon become easier for you, thanks to a grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE).Beginning Monday, Apr. 17, a cart-tagging project will educate recycling customers in an effort to reduce the amount of garbage that goes into curbside recycling bins.The educational tags placed on all 20,000 recycling carts in Lewis County will list the materials customers should include in …


    News Room - April 13, 2023, 4:10 p.m.