1. Community Recycle Event in Toledo

    Toledo volunteers along with the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility, and the Lewis County Parks & Recreation Department are offering a Community Recycle Event in Toledo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 29 at South County Regional Park. During the event, Lewis County residents will have the opportunity to drop off scrap metal, appliances (two per household, please), glass bottles and jars, unwanted household hazardous waste, TVs (two per household, please), computer monitors, CPUs, fluorescent lights (up to 10 per household, please), and passenger or light truck tires (up to 12 per household). These recycling opportunities will be offered …


    Solid Waste - March 28, 2023, 4 p.m.

  2. Transcript/CD Requests

    Lewis County Superior Court utilizes audio/video recordings and Official Court Reporters. A court transcript is a written verbatim record of what is said in a court hearing that is transcribed by either the Official Court Reporter or a court approved transcriptionist.If you would like a CD copy of a video recorded proceeding, you will need to contact the County Clerk to request a CD. Clerk's CD Request formOfficial Court Reporters prepare official transcripts for Court Reported hearings. Transcript requests are made directly to the court reporters. Click here for Court Reporter's contact information.Transcripts of Audio/Video Recorded hearings can be prepared …


    Superior Court - Feb. 25, 2022, 1:49 p.m.

  3. Covid - Masking Strongly Encouraged 7/11/22

    Counsel/Participants/Staff:As you may have heard on the news, Lewis County is one of several counties in Washington State considered high-risk for Covid-19. The CDC recommends people wear masks in indoor public spaces when the rating is listed as high. As a measure prior to suspending jury trials once again, the Lewis County Superior Court Judges are strongly encouraging masking in Superior Court effective Monday, July 11, 2022. The rating may fluctuate from county to county and day to day so the court will make adjustments as needed to this recommendation. If the juror Covid-19 infection rate increases, we may need …


    Superior Court - July 7, 2022, 4:04 p.m.

  4. Bail Information

    Bail Information The Lewis County Jail accepts bail on behalf of the court having jurisdiction over the charge an individual is booked on. The amount and type of bail is determined by the court. Posting Bail - Cash Bail Cash bail is accepted 24 hours a day. Cash may be placed in the kiosk in the main lobby during normal business hours and the release lobby after business hours. Instructions for placing money in the kiosk are posted in each location. The kiosk machine accepts 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollar bills. Posting Bail -Bail Bonds There are several …


    Sheriff - July 12, 2011, 10:05 a.m.

  5. Real Estate Excise Tax

    Processing Deeds in Lewis County Instructions for Processing Deeds in Lewis CountyRecording Fee Distribution Real Estate Excise Tax Rules Instructions for REET Affidavit Real Estate Excise Tax Forms Note: Although acceptable in Lewis County, the following Excise tax forms may not be accepted in all counties. Please check with your county before completing these forms. Please print and complete four copies of the Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit.The minimum payment to process a REET Affidavit is $10.00.The Treasurer's office does not process property transfers after 4 PM. This is to ensure that we have enough time to thoroughly review and …


    Treasurer - Jan. 25, 2011, 2:43 p.m.

  6. Victim/ Witness Program

    No one chooses to be a victim or witness to a crime. It is our goal to make sure that if you end up in that position, you have an understanding of the legal process and what to expect. It is also important our office gets you in contact with resources available in our community. Our office can help you track court dates and outcomes, prepare for trial, file for restitution, and many other tasks that may seem daunting. If you ever have questions or concerns, please never hesitate to contact our office. Victim Resources Crime Victim Advocacy Network Crime …


    Prosecutor - Nov. 25, 2020, 10:04 a.m.

  7. Bull Thistle

    Cirsium vulgare Bull Thistle - Biennial, herbaceous plant growing about 3-7 feet tall, with one stem.Leaves: Alternate, coarsely lobed leaves. Each lobe has a spiked tip. Top of leaves is rough with small spines, while the bottom has wooly hairs.Flowers: Flowers bloom from July-September. 1.5-2 inches across and are generally purple/pink (rarely white).Habitat: Primarily found in disturbed areas like pastures, roadsides, ditch banks, hayfields, prairies, and logged mountain areas.Weed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Bull Thistle tends to outcompete native vegetation and desired grazing forage.Bull thistle is commonly found in Lewis County. If you need control recommendations, please see …


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

  8. Lewis County Master Gardeners' Plant Sale is May 13-14

    Lewis County WSU Extension Master Gardeners' annual Spring Plant Sale is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 13 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 14 at the Southwest Washington Fairgrounds. If gardening is in your plans, you're invited to attend and support your Lewis County Master Gardeners!


    News Room - May 12, 2023, 8:39 a.m.

  9. Pre-Bid Questions & Answers Document added to the Mossyrock Fire Station Phase 2 Project

    A Questions & Answers Document has been added to the Mossyrock Fire Station Phase 2 Project on the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. The bids are due Oct 13, 2020 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Room 210, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The bids will be opened at 11:00 am or later.Access the details and necessary documents here


    Public Works - Oct. 7, 2020, 8:13 a.m.

  10. New Bid Opening Date for the Mossyrock Fire Station Phase 2 Project

    Addendums #3 & #4 has been added to the Mossyrock Fire Station Phase 2 Project on the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. The bid opening date has been extended to Oct 20, 2020 by 11:00 am at the Lewis County Commissioner's Office, (Lewis County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Room 210, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA, 98532). The bids will be opened at 11:00 am or later.Access the details and additional documents here.


    Public Works - Oct. 9, 2020, 7:40 a.m.