1. 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.

  2. Scope of the Treasurer's Office

    Treasurer's Mission StatementAdopted July 22, 2024To protect the management of public funds that have been entrusted to our care, to serve our taxpayers with respect and professionalism, while providing fiscally conservative investment and debt management guidance to Lewis County and its junior taxing districts. We strive to be a trusted source for the management of financial resources to better protect taxpayers and local government taxing districts.The County Treasurer holds a key position of public trust in the financial affairs of local government. Acting as the "bank" for the county, school districts, fire districts, water districts and other units of local …


    Treasurer - Dec. 29, 2014, 9:05 a.m.

  3. Yellow Flag Iris

    Iris pseudacorus Yellow Flag Iris - Perennial invasive ornamental that grows 2-3 feet tall, is considered toxic to herbivores and contains a skin-irritating sap.Leaves: Broad, flat sword-shaped basal leaves that reduce in size going up the stemFlower: Multiple flowers appear at stem terminals, can be pale to dark yellow, have 3 sepals and 3 petals with its petals shorter than its sepals. Blooms visible May - July.Habitat: Grows in wetlands along the margins of lakes and slow moving rivers. It is most commonly found in shallow water or mud such as those in wet ditches.Weed Classification: C SelectWhy is it …


    Weed Control - Sept. 12, 2022, 12:12 p.m.

  4. Preparing an Appeal

    Comparable sales You may obtain comparable sales information from records at the Assessor's Office, from realtors, or title companies. Select sales that are "arm's length transactions" of properties which sold closest to the assessment or appraisal date of your property. The best sales comparisons are sales of your property or sales of similar properties located in your area or neighborhood.For each comparable sale you use, be sure to include the parcel or account number, the address of the property, the date of sale, and the sale price. Also include comparable characteristics of the property. Comparable characteristics to consider are: Land, …


    Commissioners - July 16, 2014, 12:57 p.m.

  5. Passport Applications

    The Lewis County Clerk's Office is authorized by the U.S. Department of State to accept passport applications. Passport applications may be submitted, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday.We will attempt to process passport applications for everyone that comes into the office during the hours listed above, but the Clerk's statutory duties take precedence. Due to staffing demands and the increased volume of passport applicants we may not be able to process all applications even for those individuals that arrive during the posted hours.To obtain a passport application, visit the Lewis …


    Clerk - April 30, 2015, 2:24 p.m.

  6. Vendor Information

    Applying for Admission to the Lewis County Vendor List In order to be eligible for consideration for providing products and/or services to Lewis County, a vendor must have applied for and have been approved for admission to Municipal Research Services and Center Rosters. Please note that being placed on the Vendor List does not mean that a vendor will be contacted every time a purchase/contract is initiated.A vendor may request to be added to the Vendor List at any time. Once added, a vendor will remain on the Vendor List until the vendor requests to be removed from the list …


    Auditor - Dec. 8, 2015, 2:24 p.m.

  7. Cannabis Code Update

    Background Lewis County is seeking sustainable funding to help support essential local services, including public safety, infrastructure, and community programs. Cannabis sales currently are permitted in our surrounding counties and in most of the cities located in Lewis County. Between July 2023 and June 2024, cannabis sales in those cities totaled roughly $9 million. While the state collects a 37% excise tax on those sales, local jurisdictions that permit retail locations receive a dedicated portion of shared state tax revenue. Allowing retail locations in unincorporated Lewis County—such as in Packwood and the I5/Highway 12 interchange—could provide a modest but ongoing …


    Community Development - March 4, 2026, 1:20 p.m.

  8. Homeless and Housing Program

    Lewis County Public Health & Social Services administers state and local housing funds to support programs that prevent homelessness, provide shelter and housing assistance, and help residents access stable housing. We work with local service providers to coordinate resources and support individuals and families experiencing housing instability.If you are experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing your housing, please contact Coordinated Entry through the Coastal Community Action Program.Phone: (360) 836-1937Coordinated Entry connects individuals and families to available housing resources, shelter, and supportive services in Lewis County. 5-Year Housing and Homelessness Strategic Plan Lewis County Public Health & Social Services (PHSS) …


    Public Health - April 28, 2014, 2:18 p.m.

  9. 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.

  10. Procurement Resources

    Notice To VendorsAs of August 01, 2023, we have converted our solicitation management to OpenGov and our vendor roster management to MRSC Rosters. Our previous sites: cfb.lewiscountywa.gov & smallworks.lewiscountywa.gov now redirect here. From this page you will be able to access our OpenGov portal for solicitation purposes and MRSC Rosters to register as a vendor. Doing Business With Lewis County To be a vendor for Lewis County projects that get put out for bid, please click on the link below to register as a Lewis County vendor through OpenGov. Vendor registration, downloading of solicitation documents, and submittal of responses are …


    July 18, 2023, 10:28 a.m.