1. Blackberry (Himalayan & Cutleaf)

    Rubus armeniacus & Rubus laciniatus Himalayan Blackberry Himalayan Blackberry Cutleaf Blackberry Cutleaf Blackberry Himalayan Blackberry - A rambling, evergreen, perennial, woody shrub with stout, hook-thorned stems.Leaves: Leaves are palmately compounded with 3-5 leaflets (5 is most common). Leaves have slightly toothed margins.Flowers: Flowers bloom from May-August. Flower clusters generally have between 5-20 flowers that have 5 petals and are white to rose in color.Habitat: Grows in a variety of habitats including forests, roadsides, railroad tracks, logged lands, field margins, and riparian areas.Weed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Himalayan Blackberry is very hard to control after a serious infestation has …


    Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:32 a.m.


  2. Hazard Mitigation Plan

    The Lewis County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, is a countywide plan that identifies risks and ways to minimize damage by natural and manmade disasters. The plan is a comprehensive resource document that serves many purposes such as enhancing public awareness, creating a decision tool for management, promoting compliance with Washington State and Federal program requirements, enhancing local policies for hazard mitigation capability, and providing inter-jurisdictional coordination.The federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires all local governments to create such a disaster plan in order to qualify for hazard mitigation funding.Lewis County tackled this planning effort on a region wide basis, …


    Community Development - April 20, 2023, 11:28 a.m.


  3. Questions & Answers for Request for Proposal for Annual Hydrologic, Hydraulic and Geomorphic Services

    A new document has been posted to the Request for Proposal for Annual Hydrologic, Hydraulic and Geomorphic Services Project. Access the new document here. .


    Public Works - June 1, 2017, 1:54 p.m.


  4. Notice of hearing regarding Ordinance 1339, which would expand Curbside Recycling Countywide and amend Ordinances 1136, 1136a, 1136b, 1157, and 1196. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. January 31, 2023.

    Please see the attachment.


    Commissioners - Jan. 17, 2023, 4:40 p.m.


  5. Issue a request for proposals (RFP) for upgrades to the Juvenile Courtroom Technology and Audio/Video Design and Installation. Proposals are due to the Clerk of the Board by 4 p.m. Feb. 21, 2023.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Feb. 8, 2023, 11:48 a.m.


  6. Food Safety Posters

    Temperatures and PHF Temperatures and PHF_Spanish Be a Germ Buster Keep them Clean Keep it Hot or Cold Keep it Hot Keep it Cold Keep it Untouched Keep Your Hands off my Food


    Environmental Health - Jan. 6, 2015, 12:23 p.m.


  7. Southwest Washington Fair

    In addition to the annual Southwest Washington Fair, the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds hosts events and offers service year around. Visit the official Southwest Washington Fair website for event dates and fair details: southwestwashingtonfair.net


    Sept. 24, 2025, 10:12 a.m.


  8. Access to Court Records

    Case records are records that relate to in-court proceedings, including case files, dockets, calendars, and the like. To view or request a copies of documents filed in a specific case or obtain a CD recording of hearings, the Request to Access Court Records form will need to be filled out and submitted to the court. Copies are $0.25 per page, $5.00 per certified document or $20 per CD recording of hearings.Request to Access Court Records Form :Audio recordings of hearings can also be ordered through the digital content portal link below.Lewis County District Court, Washington Digital Ordering Portal | For …


    District Court - March 10, 2016, 3:26 p.m.


  9. 2017/2018 Budget Calendar

    DATES DAY ACTIONApril 9Monday1st 2018 Budget Amendment Hearing (Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)June 8FridayInternal Service Rates submitted to Budget Dept.June 20WednesdayDiscuss Call Letter & Budget Instructions at ESCJuly 9Monday2nd 2018 Budget Amendment Hearing (Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)July 9MondayCall Letter and 2019 Budget Worksheets distributed to Offices/Depts.JulyBudget Training Classes - as requestedAugust 13MondayOffices/Depts. submit 2019 Preliminary Budgets to Budget Dept.AugustRecommended STIP due to the BOCCSeptember 4TuesdayBudget Dept. submits 2019 Preliminary Budgets to BOCC and AuditorSeptember 24Monday3rd 2018 Budget Amendment Hearing ( Board Hearing Room, 10:00 am)Sep-OctBudget meetings between Offices/Depts. and BOCCNovember 12MondayAdoption of the STIP-RoadsNovember 15MondayPublic Presentation for the 2019 …


    Budget - Dec. 31, 2015, 12:42 p.m.


  10. Zero Waste/Learn to Reduce Waste & Save Money

    The deadline to register for this workshop has passed, but there may be availability to attend via Zoom. Please check the registration link here https://wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtcu6srj0oEtdhCBpl4gYeZZTP0UbQ1LrxZero Waste/Learn to Reduce Waste & Save Money: Lewis County residents and businesses threw away more than 95,300 tons of garbage in 2021! Attend this workshop to learn how you can do your part to reduce that number. Waste reduction experts and WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter volunteers will share how they "walk the talk" to reduce the amount of garbage they throw away during a virtual workshop at 5:30 p.m. today. They will focus …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 4:42 p.m.