1. Flowering Rush

    Butomus umbellatus Flowering Rush - An emergent invasive with a very limited distribution in Washington state that can sometimes stay submerged. Can grow up to 5 feet tall.Leaves: - Thin upward growing leaves that often twist when above the surface of the water and reach 3+ feet in length (when plant is emerged and much longer when it is submerged). Leaves have a triangular cross section.Flowers: - Blooms June - September with umbrella shaped clusters of 20-50 flowers that have 3 sepals and three white to deep purple petals.Habitat: - Can appear in a variety of habitats and is often …


    Weed Control - Sept. 12, 2022, 1:31 p.m.

  2. Commercial Vehicle Enforcement

    Commercial Vehicle Enforcement responsibilities include:Commercial enforcement throughout the county.Coordinating training on CDL issues and keeping records to comply with federal code reference Medical Cards and Driver Abstracts.Assisting the Road Maintenance Supervisors with Haz-Mat issues and any other issues that they need assistance with.Represents the Sheriff Office on the Code Enforcement committee. See here.Responding to public questions, issues and concerns.Helping with information regarding Specs for commercial vehicle bids.Coordinating information for Road Maintenance Supervisor regarding disaster recovery.


    Public Works - Jan. 3, 2011, 10:17 a.m.

  3. Cerifications

    As of December 2025, three of the Lewis County Coroner's Office staff members are nationally registered Medicolegal Death Investigators through the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators (ABMDI). To become ABMDI registered, there are three criteria:Have 650 hours of death investigation experience and be employed in a Coroner/Medical Examiner OfficeDemonstrate competency in 300 tasks involving death investigationPass a four hour comprehensive examination with at least an 80%.The certification period is for five years during which continuing education (CE) hours are required to be re-certified. These CE hours can be earned by attending conferences and taking courses both in person and …


    Coroner - March 27, 2013, 12:58 p.m.

  4. 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.

  5. 2010 SALES FOR 2011 ASSESSMENTS, 2012 TAX YEAR

    2010 SALES REPORTED BY SCHOOL DISTRICT REPORTS BY SCHOOL DISTRICT The following page(s) includes sales data and statistics considered to value Lewis County residential improved properties for Assessment Year 2011 for Taxes payable in 2012. The assessment/lien date for Assessment Year 2011 is 1/1/2011. This means your assessed value should reflect 100% market value of your property as of 1/1/2011. The information provided on this page reflects vacant land and residential improved properties which sold in calendar year 2010, the preceding 12 months prior to the assessment/lien date. These transactions were considered to best reflect the current market. Citizens using …


    Assessor - Dec. 4, 2013, 10:47 a.m.

  6. Forest Products Harvesting Permits

    Specialized Forest Products Harvesting PermitsHarvest permits are issued for harvesting and/or transporting all cedar products, including cedar salvage and processed cedar products, and for harvesting and/or transporting the following: Any specialty wood (western red cedar, Englemann spruce, Sitka spruce, big leaf maple, western red alder)• More than five (5) native ornamental trees or shrubs• More than five (5) pounds of cut or picked evergreen foliage• More than five (5) pounds of cascara bark• More than five (5) Christmas trees• More than five (5) gallons of single species of wild edible mushroom• Huckleberries harvested for sale (the permit for this type …


    Sheriff - Aug. 18, 2011, 2:55 p.m.

  7. Two-Connection

    Wells that serve two dwelling units or small businesses are by definition a Group B Water Supply. However, Lewis County Code 8.55 establishes reduced regulatory requirements for these types of water systems, LCC 8.55.020 (3). If the proposed water supply will serve two connections or less and does not provide water to 25 or more people per day, the following materials and information apply.Do you need help determining what type of well you have/are proposing? See the flow chart below and the requirements for each type of well in LCC 8.55.020 (3) TABLE 1:If the flow chart above said to …


    Environmental Health - Jan. 19, 2021, 12:54 p.m.

  8. 2018 River Gage information

    The Chehalis River Basin Flood Authority has changed the vertical datumon the following rivers in Lewis County:1. Chehalis River at Doty2. Chehalis River at Mellen St. Centralia3. Skookumchuch Riverat Pearl St. Centralia4. Newaukum River at ChehalisThe Guage information now reflects the given water level as height above mean sea level.The information below represents this change. The Conversion information and historic flood cresthistory dating back to 1971.Click here to print 2018 river gage phase comparison chartClick here to print Lewis County Rivers Flood Crest Historyflood%20authority%20logo_sm.pngClick below for theChehalis River Basin Flood Authority2018 Chehlais Basin Gage Height Conversion Project


    Emergency Management - Sept. 13, 2018, 8:08 a.m.

  9. Solid Waste / Hazardous Program

    Medication Drop Box Program Known Toxic Sites Tire Recycling Events Exempt & Permitted Sites The Solid and Hazardous Waste Program is a division of Lewis County Environmental Health. Our duties include permitting of waste sites, incinerators, demolition sites, and landfill permits. We also resolve potential public health issues relating to solid and hazardous wastes.For issues such as hulk vehicles, leaking septics, solid waste build-up, or other potential violations, visit Lewis County Code Compliance.If you are looking for information on solid and hazardous waste planning, education, and collection, visit Lewis County Solid Waste Utilities.For more information on Solid and Hazardous Waste …


    Environmental Health - Oct. 23, 2014, 1:58 p.m.

  10. Complaints

    . Complaints for public nuisances can be phoned in during normal business hours.Complaints may be submitted by using the online form below. Please include specific information such as the type of nuisance (solid waste, hulk vehicles, failing septic, etc.), the location (by address/tax parcel number) and any other information pertinent to the complaint. All complaint information is subject to the Public Disclosure Act, RCW 42.56.Complaint Form


    Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.