1. Winlock Community Recycle Event helps residents clean up

    Community Recycle Event at the old Winlock Drop Box, 1105 Winlock-Vader Road, Winlock, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Satellite Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Residential customers may drop off their unwanted or leftover cleaners, aerosol cans, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and other household chemicals. Please be prepared to leave your containers at the event. Workers don't have a place to empty them, and return them to customers at satellite events. Limits for these events are 5 gallons motor oil, 5 gallons antifreeze, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no containers larger than 5 gallons. No paint or PaintCare items (Please check …


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 10:49 a.m.

  2. Fluorescent Lights

    Lewis County offers a recycling program for fluorescent lights and high intensity discharge lights as part of the state's LightCycle Washington Program.To find out more information regarding Light-Cycle Washington click this link. https://ecology.wa.gov/Waste-Toxics/Reducing-recycling-waste/Mercury-lightsThe County offers two collection sites for residential customers:Hazo Hut at Central Transfer Station1411 South Tower Avenue, Centralia.Fluorescent and high intensity discharge lightsEvery Wednesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.No more than 15 bulbs per household per visitIf you have more than 10 bulbs, please call 360-740-1221 to make an appointmentLight Cycle Washington allows …


    Solid Waste - Jan. 6, 2015, 9:10 a.m.

  3. Text to 9-1-1

    Making voice contact with 911 directly is the easiest and most reliable way to get help in an emergency or to report a crime in progress. If you can call 911 for help, please do, but for those times when you can’t call, there is now ‘Text-to-9-1-1'.Texting 911 improves Telecommunication Officers' ability to communicate with: Citizens who are unable to call 911 because doing so may expose them to further danger.Citizens who are hearing or speech impaired.Citizens who cannot speak due to a medical emergency.Citizens who are in an area with limited or poor cellular coverage.How to text 9-1-1 in …


    911 Communications - Sept. 14, 2020, 12:30 p.m.

  4. Public Records

    About Contact Public records are governed by the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) and pertains to all records prepared, owned, used, or retained by any department or office of Lewis County government, excluding the Lewis County Courts. ContactPublic Records Officer (PRO): Casey Mauermann, Public Disclosure ManagerCherish Willis, Public Records SpecialistAddress Human Resources Office 351 NW North Street, Historic Courthouse Basement Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-2674 Email: publicrecords@lewiscountywa.gov Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays Contact Public Records Records Request InstructionsLewis County utilizes a web-based Records Center for submission, tracking and delivery of records requests. You can …


    Public Records - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.

  5. 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.

  6. Internet expansion project in Winlock enters engineering phase

    ToledoTel VP/COO Dale Merten presents an update on the Winlock broadband expansion project to Lewis County Commissioners April 25. CHEHALIS –The Lewis County Commissioners received an update from ToledoTel Vice President and COO Dale Merten Tuesday morning on their public-private partnership to expand high-speed internet services in and around Winlock.Using a $23.5 million competitive grant it secured from the Washington State Broadband Office, Lewis County launched efforts to extend internet service to more than 2,300 homes and businesses in the Winlock area. ToledoTel will contribute up to $2.3 million as the county’s partner in this major infrastructure project.ToledoTel is leading …


    News Room - April 25, 2023, 11:36 a.m.

  7. Congresswoman visits Lewis County for update on Chehalis River flood control efforts

    Lewis County Commissioner Scott Brummer, right, and U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez, center, discuss flood mitigation with local leaders Aug. 23. CHEHALIS – U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez participated Wednesday, Aug. 23 in a discussion on flood control efforts in the Chehalis River basin.Members of the Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone District, local representatives of the Office of the Chehalis Basin (OCB), labor union leaders and Lewis County Commissioner Scott Brummer updated the congresswoman on the proposed Chehalis River flood retention facility during a meeting at the historic Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis.“The engineering behind it is incredible,” said Commissioner Brummer, …


    News Room - Aug. 24, 2023, 4:28 p.m.

  8. Counties sue state agency over lack of behavioral health care treatment services

    CHEHALIS – A coalition of 22 Washington State counties, including Lewis County, have joined the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) in filing a lawsuit against the State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) over the department’s decision to stop providing behavioral health evaluation and treatment support for certain individuals being released from jail.When an individual with a serious mental health condition exits the criminal justice system or has their charges dismissed, DSHS is ordered by the court to offer an evaluation and if necessary, treatment. The focus is on people with severe behavioral health conditions who have not …


    News Room - Aug. 30, 2023, 1:37 p.m.

  9. Investment Information

    Lewis County Investment Pool (LCIP)The LCIP is an investment pool consisting of public funds offered by the Lewis County Treasurer and authorized under RCW’s 36.29.020, 36.29.022 and 36.29.024.The LCIP was established to provide county departments as well as eligible government entities within Lewis County a mechanism whereby they may utilize the resources of the County Treasurer to maximize the potential of their surplus public funds, in a manner that optimizes safety, liquidity and return on such funds.Earnings income from the County Treasurer’s investments is distributed back to our clients, and supports local public services, reducing the amount necessary to levy …


    Treasurer - April 30, 2009, 8:35 a.m.

  10. Brazilian Elodea

    Egeria densa Brazilian Elodea - Also known as Brazilian Waterweed, its a fully submerged ornamental that is used primarily in fish aquariums.Leaves: Lower leaves grow in a whorled formation and typically consist of 4 leaves per whorl. Upper portions of stem often appear more dense than the base. Color can vary from bright to dark green depending on light availability, time of year and growing conditions.Flowers: Small white flowers with 3 petals and yellow center, on thread-like stems will often breech the water's surface when in bloom. Blooms in summer.Habitat: Can infest the beds of freshwater lakes or rivers or …


    Weed Control - Sept. 26, 2022, 11:01 a.m.