1. About the Auditor's Office

    The Auditor’s Office consists of four departments,Financial ServicesDocument RecordingVehicle LicensingElectionsThe Auditor is responsible for examining all county financial transactions to ensure adequate coverage and proper reporting of expenditures for county funds. As county recorder, the Auditor is responsible for recording and preserving in perpetuity land ownership documents, surveys, plats, land corner records, state and federal tax liens, uniform commercial codes and other miscellaneous ordinances and legal records. The Auditor is also responsible for the licensing of motor vehicles in the county, and issues marriage licenses.Administrated by the County Auditor, the Elections Department conducts all general and special elections in accordance …


    Auditor - April 22, 2009, 10:17 a.m.

  2. About Lewis County Superior Court

    Lewis County Superior Court is a state trial court of general jurisdiction situated in Lewis County. This court has state-wide jurisdiction and hears major criminal matters (felonies), civil cases including cases involving real property, domestic relations matters, appeals from lower courts (Lewis County District and Municipal Courts), and appeals from state administrative agencies. Superior Court also has jurisdiction in adoption, probate and competency cases.Juvenile Court is a department of Superior Court and hears juvenile offender matters as well as child dependency cases. Juvenile Court also operates a juvenile detention facility.Lewis County's Superior Court has three full-time elected judges who sit …


    Superior Court - April 23, 2009, 11:14 a.m.

  3. Beauty or Beast? Purple Loosestrife

    If you see a tall, purple-flowering plant near the water with 4 to 6-sided stems and leaves that are lanceolate and opposite, you are looking at beauty that is actually a beast and needs to be weeded out!A dense web of roots makes this otherwise attractive plant an intolerable invasive. Left unchecked, it can diminish wetland recreational values such as boating, fishing and hunting which may hurt local economies.Wetlands are normally biologically diverse but not with this invasive plant, Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria). Shortly after getting a foothold, habitat where fish and wildlife feed, seek shelter, and reproduce and rear …


    Weed Control - Aug. 3, 2018, 12:02 p.m.

  4. About the Assessor

    A lifelong Washington resident, Ross has lived in the Winlock area for over 20 years. He is a strong member of the Lewis County Community, and works hard to do his part to be a benefit to others. Ross has served as a Boy Scout leader, as a volunteer and employee in schools, and continues to serve in many ways in his church and in the community.Through the years, Ross has worked in the private sector, including running a small business successfully while raising four children with his wife of over 30 years. His training and experience as an Independent …


    Assessor - Jan. 12, 2015, 4:58 p.m.

  5. Noxious Weeds Have Hit a Spring Time, Grand Slam!

    Noxious Weeds Have Hit a Spring Time, Grand Slam! Observing local fields, forest edges and roadsides and seeing higher numbers of noxious weeds would suggest the start of a full weed control season. Noxious weeds are known to compete for nutrients and water in our hay fields and pastures. Managing the weeds now, early in the season, will help to insure a good stand of grass for livestock through the summer and for winter forage. Increased weed pressure observed this spring is a result of last summer extended dry period and its detrimental impact to forage grasses. Voids of grasses …


    Weed Control - April 20, 2016, 1:05 p.m.

  6. Notifiable Diseases and Conditions

    What We DoPrevention and management of communicable diseases and other notifiable conditions are core public health services that protect our community by reducing the potential for illnesses and their severity. Our team works closely with residents, their providers, laboratories, and other community partners to:Conduct surveillance and investigations for notifiable conditionsInvestigate communicable disease outbreaks and support control measuresConsult with and provide resources to residents, providers, and community partnersEngage in partnerships with other local health jurisdictions and state health authoritiesReporting a Notifiable Disease or ConditionCertain notifiable conditions should be reported to Lewis County Public Health and Social Services by healthcare providers, healthcare …


    Public Health - May 25, 2011, 9:25 a.m.

  7. Traffic Engineering & Control

    The Traffic Division is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient flow of traffic on the county road network.Call (360) 740-1305 to Report Missing, Damaged, or Vandalized Signs or call 911 after hours.The Traffic Engineering Section investigates the existing conditions, models conditions and alternate scenarios, and recommends solutions - often by use of appropriate traffic control devices. The Traffic Control Section is responsible for the creation, installation, and maintenance of the traffic control devices.To protect the traveling public, the Traffic Control Section maintains a 24 hour callout response to ensure all stop sign and other traffic control devices are installed …


    Public Works - May 5, 2009, 3:45 p.m.

  8. Lewis County citizens with disabilities to benefit from new outreach project

    Lewis County Public Health and Social Services Developmental Disabilities Coordinator Sara Sons. CHEHALIS – The Lewis County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Committee (DDAC) is looking for your input in an effort to plan outreach and coordination of services for residents with developmental disabilities and their families.To set the community's priorities for what services local citizens need, the Lewis County Public Health and Social Services Developmental Disabilities office encourages families, caregivers, service providers and interested community members to participate in an online survey. The survey results will be used by the DDAC to make suggestions about current and future programs in Lewis …


    News Room - May 17, 2023, 4:13 p.m.

  9. Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fire and Deaths in Glenoma

    See Full News Release Here PRESS RELEASE Date/Time: 02-09-17 @ 1130 Hours Contact: Chief Dusty Breen Phone: (360) 740-1327 Release #: 1 Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fire and Deaths in Glenoma The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation into a fire and related deaths in the Glenoma area. 9-1-1 was contacted at approximately 0323 hours by multiple callers who observed a fire at a residence in the 100 block of Frost Creek Road in Glenoma. Fire personnel from the Glenoma, Randle, Morton, and Mossyrock responded and later requested a fire investigator and law enforcement, as it was …


    Sheriff - Feb. 9, 2017, 11:36 a.m.

  10. About the Treasurer

    Meet Arny Davis - Lewis County Treasurer Arny Davis was elected as Lewis County Treasurer and assumed office in January of 2015. He is the 28th treasurer to serve since 1850. Arny served as Chief Deputy Treasurer for two and a half years prior to becoming Lewis County Treasurer. He chairs the County Finance Committee and oversees a staff of eight at the Treasurer’s office. The County Treasurer holds a key position of public trust in the financial affairs of local government.Arny Davis brings over 30 years of business management, finance, accounting, marketing and strategic planning experience to the Treasurer’s …


    Treasurer - April 27, 2015, 4:40 p.m.