1. About Us

    The Lewis County Noxious Weed Control Board recognizes that managing noxious weeds requires a community wide effort, and everyone living in the county benefits from all of us putting in our fair share of the work. The Washington State noxious weed law, RCW 17.10, mandates that it is each landowners' responsibility to control or eradicate noxious weeds on their property and to prevent infestations from spreading to adjacent properties. To assist landowners in this effort, the Noxious Weed Control Board develops programs that reflect local priorities, meet the needs of county landowners and carries out the mandates of the law. …


    Weed Control - Jan. 11, 2012, 8:32 a.m.


  2. Designated Forest Land

    RCW 84.33Land owners who wish current use assessment for property tax purposes on lands eligible for classification under the Designated Forest Land program must submit an application to the Lewis County Assessor's Office by December 31st. Applications taken in the calendar year prior to December 31st are inspected in the next year and either approved or denied. If the application is approved, it is taxed in the subsequent year. It takes two years after application for it to affect your taxes.Provided that acreage is being used as originally intended, valuation of land for tax purposes under the Designated Forest Land …


    Assessor - April 4, 2018, 4:31 p.m.


  3. CBA and Salary Information

    The Employees of Lewis County are represented by: Teamsters #252217 E. Main StreetCentralia, WA 98531360.736.9979AFSCME2102 Carriage Drive SW #GOlympia, WA 985021.800.311.9713 ext. 22AFSCME LOCAL 1341 EXECUTIVE BOARDPresident: Andrew SheddVice President: Cody HusserSecretary-Treasurer: Terry SwansonRecording Secretary: Luke (Lenny) LennoxExecutive Board Members: Kallan Kersavage, Justin DeWitt, Ben Sabin Lewis County Sheriff's Deputies GuildOperations: 5530 SW Kelly Avenue Portland, OR 97239 503.226.3906911 GuildSean LemoineLemoine Legal Services, P.C.515 NW Saltzman Road #836Portland, OR 97229503-502-7045 mobilesean@lemoinelawyer.comLewis County Corrections GuildAnthony RiceCline & Associates Salary Information Elected Salary InformationResolution No. 21-296 Elected Salaries2022-2025 Elected Salaries2026 Elected SalariesLC Citizens' Salary CommissionCLICK on the following links to view current …


    Human Resources - April 21, 2015, 11:21 a.m.


  4. Administration

    The Office of the Superior Court Administrator performs the executive functions to enable the judges to focus on adjudication of cases.Superior Court Judges do not have Judicial Assistants therefore, contact with Judges should go through the Court Administrator. Court Administrators do not give legal advice.The Administrator handles all the fiscal and logistical needs of the courts. The office provides several services in connection with the administration of justice, to wit:Arbitration ServicesGuardian ad Litem ServicesMental Health Court ProgramDahkota Harmanson, Court Administrator, (360) 740-1333 Ext. 3Paula Willey, Assistant Court Administrator (360) 740-1333 Ext. 2Stacey Werner, Superior Court Accountant (360-740-1333 Ext. 4Stephanie Miller, …


    Superior Court - Sept. 4, 2015, 3:40 p.m.


  5. Mental Health

    Lewis County Juvenile Court works closely with Cascade Mental Health and other providers to ensure the safety and well-being of all in custody youth.Crisis Counselors are on-call 24/7 for any youth needing to speak to a counselor for any immediate concern that arises.Cascade Mental HealthCentralia:2428 W Reynolds Ave, Centralia, WA 98531(360) 330-9044Chehalis:135 W Main St, Chehalis, WA 98532(360) 748-4339


    Juvenile Court - Aug. 2, 2021, 11:40 a.m.


  6. Probation

    Probation The Probation Department works closely with youth(s), parent(s), school(s), law enforcement, and other community services to ensure youth are meeting the terms of their probation while working to become responsible citizens. Our officers strive to provide a balance between accountability and rehabilitation in an effort to change behavior in a positive way. Probation Manager Rickie Anders (360) 740-2626Ricolena.Anders@lewiscountywa.gov Probation Officers Lee Montgomery (360) 740-2682Lee.Montgomery@lewiscountywa.govDean A. Durant (360) 740-2634Dean.Durant@lewiscountywa.govJennifer A. Walker (360)740-2631Jennifer.Walker@lewiscountywa.govDulce Cabrera (360) 740-2628Dulce.Cabrera@lewiscountywa.govPaul Wirkkala (360) 740-2633Paul.Wirkkala@lewiscountywa.govJay Nedry (360) 740-2629Jay.Nedry@lewiscountywa.govSeth Foster (360) 740-2627Seth.Foster@lewiscountywa.govElyssa Brown (360) 740-2726Elyssa.Brown@lewiscountywa.gov


    Juvenile Court - Jan. 21, 2016, 7:49 a.m.


  7. Animal Control Officer/Code Compliance Officer

    Please call the non emergency number at 360-740-1105 to report an animal concern. Works with the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office to respond to animal related complaints dispatched through the Lewis County Dispatch Center during normal business hoursInvestigates complaints of animals at-large, animal bites, prohibited activities of animals, and animal cruelty


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


  8. Quarterly Weed Board Meeting

    Call To OrderAdoption of MinutesIntroduction of GuestsComments from the PublicCoordinators Report Budget Review Program Updates 2025 Field Season Challenges Actions Requested from the Weed Board Special TopicsOld BusinessNew Business Listing of Common HollyComments from Individual Members of the BoardDate of the Next Board Meeting: August 6th, 2025 @ 1:00 PM Followed by: November 12th, 2025Adjournment


    Weed Control - May 6, 2025, 8:50 a.m.


  9. Stewardship Incentive Program

    Introductory materials, offering all the details you need to navigate the process, can be found here:2026 SIP Program: IntroductionPlease review these instructions in their entirety.To apply: 2026 SIP ApplicationPlease complete the form to the best of your ability and submit it back to us via email or paper mail.Our mailing address is: 351 NW North St., Chehalis WA 98532Our office email is weeds@lewiscountywa.govThe SIP's Pesticide License Reimbursement application can be found here:2025 SIP Pesticide License Reimbursement ApplicationResidents may participate in both aspects of the program simultaneously. Acceptance into one will not negatively affect the application status for the other.Note: A …


    Weed Control - March 1, 2023, 4:28 p.m.


  10. Individual Treatment Court

    Program Coordinator Dulce Cabrera (360) 740-2628 dulce.cabrera@lewiscountywa.gov What is Individual Treatment Court? The Lewis County Juvenile Individual Treatment Court is a court-managed designed to provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional criminal case processing. This program focuses on the needs of the youth and coming up with an individual treatment plan. It may be offered if you are have a criminal referral and have an SUD and/or MH need. This program is pre-conviction and requires family participation. If you are eligible and choose to participate in this program, you must be willing to commit to the entire program. The program may …


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 23, 2014, 3:51 p.m.