1. Mandatory Boating Safety Class

    Mandatory Boating Safety Education Class Offered in Lewis County August 7, 2010 Mandatory Boating Safety Education became a reality for Washington Boaters starting January of 2008. Boaters under the age of 26 years old are now required to possess a valid boating safety card when operating a vessel with a motor of 15 horsepower or greater. Deputies from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Safety Education class on Saturday, August 7th. The class will be offered from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Training Room located on the first floor of the …


    Sheriff - July 28, 2010, 8:38 a.m.

  2. Completion of Valuation

    The County Assessor's may have the valuation on all property complete. Property may be added later (New Construction and Mobile Homes) after giving written notice to the taxpayer. (RCW 84.40.040)


    Assessor - March 10, 2011, 9:33 a.m.

  3. Appraisal Department

    State law requires assessors to value property at 100% of its true and fair market value in money, according to the highest and best use of the property. All real and personal property is subject to tax unless specifically exempted by law.Real PropertyPersonal Property


    Assessor - Jan. 7, 2015, 11:04 a.m.

  4. Lewis County Facilities Administrator favors long lasting building maintenance

    Lewis County Facilities Administrator Alex Murray, outside of the Lewis County WSU Extension Services building, Mar. 29. CHEHALIS – Lewis County Capital Campus construction projects continue to take shape in and around the historic county courthouse in Chehalis.County Facilities Department crews and contractors are placing final touches on a new Lewis County Public Works Building at 57 W. Main Street, the former Main Street Professional Building.Facilities Administrator Alex Murray was working Wednesday between the new Public Works facility and the James Building at 17 SW Cascade Ave. in Chehalis, the home to Lewis County WSU Extension Service offices. At the …


    News Room - March 30, 2023, 4:23 p.m.

  5. 2016 Budget is Adopted by the Board of County Commissioners

    The 2016 budget was adopted on December 7th, 2015. This action culminates five months of collective work by all departments and elected offices in Lewis County. Budget meetings were held in September and October which allowed each elected official and department director to discuss their individual budgets with the County Commissioners. For any questions or comments on the budget please feel free to contact Budget Administrator, Steve Walton by phone at (360) 740-1209 or by email at steve.walton@lewiscountywa.gov. Copies of the detailed budget are available in the Budget Office located at the Lewis County Historical Courthouse, 351 NW North St. …


    Budget - Dec. 31, 2015, 11:16 a.m.

  6. MANDATORY BOATING SAFETY EDUCATION CLASS OFFERED

    Mandatory Boating Safety Education became a reality for Washington Boaters starting January of 2008. Boaters under the age of 26 years old are now required to possess a valid boating safety card when operating a vessel with a motor of 15 horsepower or greater. Deputies from the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Safety Education class on Saturday, June 5th. The class will be offered from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Training Room, located on the first floor of the Law and Justice Center, 345 West Main Street in Chehalis. The class …


    Sheriff - April 22, 2010, 10:59 a.m.

  7. Segregation Mapping

    The Lewis County Segregation/Mapping processes recorded deeds and other conveyance instruments for real property to verify recorded legal descriptions, create, segregate and combine tax parcels. The County Geographic Information System (GIS) database is updated and kept at a current status. The Department updates ownership on all real estate transfers. The method of acquiring title is determined, ownership and legal descriptions are verified, and land area computed when necessary. The department must have current knowledge of property tax rules, be familiar with the appraisal process and all assessment records, in addition to exemption related activities affecting real - personal property The …


    Assessor - March 5, 2012, 12:19 p.m.

  8. Notice of Auction

    For more information, visit the blog post regarding this event.


    Sheriff - Sept. 9, 2010, 4:44 p.m.

  9. Nov. General Ballots Mailed

    Ballots for the November 8, 2016 General Election will be mailed to all registered voters on October 19, 2016. To register to vote, change your address, or find other voter information go to MYVOTE.WA.GOV


    Auditor - Sept. 26, 2016, 2:24 p.m.

  10. Onalaska Subarea Plan

    Lewis County is partnering with the community of Onalaska to update the subarea plan. The Onalaska Subarea Plan was adopted in 2017. It is appropriate to update a subarea plan every five to ten years to address changes in the economy, new development, traffic constraints or other community-identified issues about the future. Subarea Plan Document 2025-03-05 Onalaska Zoning SummaryOnalaska Subarea Plan - Final DraftAttachment A - Public Participation ResultsAttachment B - Findings of Fact (coming soon)Onalaska Zoning Proposal Upcoming Meetings Please check the Community Development Calendar for more information. Stay informed Everyone in the Onalaska community is encouraged to engage …


    Community Development - May 5, 2023, 3:47 p.m.