1. An Explanation of the Property Tax System

    The link below is a great breakdown of how the property tax system works in Washington State.Op-Ed from the Spokesman Review


    Assessor - Dec. 4, 2025, 11:29 a.m.

  2. Coroner Duties

    MISSION STATEMENTThe Lewis County Coroner’s Office determines the cause and manner of reported deaths by conducting professional medicolegal death investigations while ensuring that everyone who has suffered a loss is treated with dignity, respect and compassion.VISION STATEMENTThe LCCO is accessible and accountable to the public, media and other elected officials.The LCCO continually strives to increase the proficiency and professionalism of all staff members through training.The LCCO endeavors to develop and strengthen partnerships with the public safety community.The LCCO works with community partners to adopt a proactive approach to reducing preventable deaths.The Coroner is responsible for leading a team of medicolegal …


    Coroner - Jan. 31, 2014, 2:20 p.m.

  3. Community Health

    Our team promotes healthy living, prevents disease and injury, and helps people get the services they need to stay healthy. We also provide education, services, and referrals to individuals, families, and at- risk populations within Lewis County, and collaborate with individuals, medical providers, policymakers and organizations to develop and maintain strategies for addressing public health issues. Current Community Health Engagement Opportunities Hearing from residents, providers, and leaders in our community allows for informed-program and -policy development that better meet the needs of our community. Throughout the year, our team works to collect information and engage with residents on important topics …


    Public Health - Jan. 20, 2015, 1:39 p.m.

  4. 2023 Budget

    The memo below has links to budget reports available through the Lewis County OpenGov financial transparency portal. Users can view financial data based on the current proposed budget and prior year data. Please note that prior year data includes GAAP adjustments for financial reporting.For questions related to the OpenGov reports or for help with the system please contact Becky Butler at 360.740.1198 or email becky.butler@lewiscountywa.govSTANDARD BUDGET REPORTSFinal General Fund Revenue by Office and Department NumberFinal General Fund Expenditures by Office and Department NumberFinal Other Funds Revenue by Fund NumberFinal Other Funds Expenditures by Fund NumberSTANDARD BUDGET REPORTSPreliminary General Fund Revenue …


    Budget - Oct. 13, 2022, 9:40 a.m.

  5. Solid Waste Utility

    Lewis County Solid Waste Utility operates solid waste transfer stations in Centralia and Morton for disposal, recycling, and yard waste drop off, and provides education and outreach regarding proper solid waste management, waste reduction, recycling, composting and hazardous waste.


    Solid Waste - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:16 p.m.

  6. Services

    Weed Identification The most common question we get: "What's this weed?"We love this question, but do ask that you provide us with a good, representative sample, or even a series of photographs of the weed you are concerned about. Samples that include flowers or fruit are often essential for positive identification. Photos should include both close-up, detailed and high-resolution pictures of the stem, nodes, flowers or fruits, as well as pictures taken further back to see the overall shape and size of the plant. You can drop the sample off at the weed office or email us a photo. From …


    Weed Control - March 5, 2015, 2:14 p.m.

  7. Environmental Planning

    The Environmental Planning Section is responsible for ensuring that Public Works projects comply with all federal, state, and local environmental and cultural protection regulations.Lewis County Water District #1 New Reservoir ProjectEnvironmental Review Record - 10-28-24


    Public Works - Dec. 9, 2013, 12:20 p.m.

  8. Issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to provide 2026 Annual Hydrologic, Hydraulic and Geomorphic Services for public works projects. statements of qualifications (SOQs) are due electronically through OpenGov (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lew

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Dec. 23, 2025, 2:13 p.m.

  9. WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers

    Nail holiday gifting with a tool library membership! The average household generates 25 percent more garbage in the last 45 days of the year, between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers want to help you reduce that amount of waste by gifting thoughtfully. Instead of another item that will have to be wrapped, unwrapped, and may just sit on a shelf unused, they suggest gifting a one-year membership to the MRC Tool Bucket Library (TBL).MRC Volunteers recently opened Lewis County’s first tool lending library, which is just like a book library, but members …


    Solid Waste - Jan. 23, 2021, 9:43 a.m.

  10. Contracting (Consultants, Rosters, & Bids)

    The Public Works Department procures services, equipment, and materials in accordance with state, federal, and local regulations. The method used to select a provider depends upon the amount of the purchase, the source of the funding, and the nature of the project, among other things.To expedite this process and encourage competition in our market, the department has converted it's solicitation management to OpenGov and our vendor roster management to MRSC Rosters. See here for additional information.If you have questions please contact the Contract Administrator at (360) 740-1182 or pwcontractadmin@lewiscountywa.gov


    Public Works - Feb. 9, 2016, 8:22 a.m.