1. File A Tort Claim

    To file a Tort Claim: To provide you some assistance with the tort claim form, here are some basic instructions for filling out a tort claim form. This is the actual tort claim form that you will need to complete and send in to Risk Management.If you request involves any medical injury of any kind, you will need to complete a medical release form.If you have Medicare, you will also need to sign a form that allows Medicare to release medical information that pertains to your claim for damages. Without a medical release form, we will be unable to process …


    Risk Management - Feb. 21, 2013, 2:45 p.m.

  2. Class A Priorities

    Class A noxious weeds are LCNWCB's highest priority for early detection and rapid eradication. The legal requirement for Class A weed control is total eradication of all plant parts. These weeds are either absent in Lewis county or are here with very limited distribution. The only class A species that is currently known to be present in Lewis County is a single infestation of Milk Thistle, which was found in a common dumping area of Centralia. Historically, there have been records of Giant Hogweed in Lewis County, but these, to the best of our knowledge, have been eradicated.The Class A's …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:42 a.m.

  3. Himalayan Knotweed

    Persicaria wallichii Himalayan Knotweed - A clumping perennial with hollow stems and creeping rhizomes. It grows about 6 feet in height.Leaves: Leaf shape is elongated compared to other knotweeds and are around 5-12 inches in length. They are leathery and alternate along the stem.Flowers: Flowers bloom from July-October. Whiteish pink flowers that are fragrant grow at the tips of branches.Habitat: Grows in disturbed, moist sites like roadsides, riparian, and wetland areas.Weed Classification: B DesignateWhy is it a Noxious Weed?This plant vigorously grows into dense stands that overtake native vegetation and alter ecosystems. It can survive severe floods and spread plant …


    Weed Control - Oct. 5, 2022, 4:16 p.m.

  4. The temporary closure of Sargent Road to all through traffic.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - June 12, 2025, 11:20 a.m.

  5. Board of Health

    Please see the attached agenda.Please see the attached special meeting notice.


    Commissioners - Sept. 5, 2025, 4:46 p.m.

  6. *Special meeting: Fairgrounds tour

    Please see the attached special meeting notice.Please see the attached agenda.


    Commissioners - Sept. 11, 2025, 1 p.m.

  7. CANCELED *Special meeting: Fairgrounds visit

    Please see the attached special meeting notice.Please see the attached agenda.


    Commissioners - Sept. 5, 2025, 9:01 a.m.

  8. Blog


    Environmental Health - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:16 p.m.

  9. Public Records Request

    For Public Records requests please click the link below to launch the records portal.Launch Records Portal


    Assessor - May 4, 2018, 1:45 p.m.

  10. Public Health & Social Services Advisory Board Special Meeting

    Please see the attached agenda.Please see the attached special meeting notice.


    Public Health - Aug. 20, 2025, 9:02 a.m.