1. Point of Contact / Policy / Form

    Public Records Officer point of contact is Casey Mauermann (publicrecords@lewiscountywa.gov)Public Records Request PolicyTo initiate a new request click on "Submit a Records Request.Requests can also be submitted by completing the Lewis County Public Disclosure Request Form and present to the PDR Manager, Monday – Friday 8AM to 5PM. You may also mail the completed form to: Lewis County Public Disclosure Manager, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, WA 98532; via Email or Fax to (360) 740-1494.Lewis County utilizes a web-based Records Center, below, for tracking and delivery of records requests. Click "View My Requests" to login.Here is the link to go …


    Public Records - March 11, 2016, 1:51 p.m.

  2. Passport Applications

    The Lewis County Clerk's Office is authorized by the U.S. Department of State to accept passport applications. Passport applications may be submitted, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday.We will attempt to process passport applications for everyone that comes into the office during the hours listed above, but the Clerk's statutory duties take precedence. Due to staffing demands and the increased volume of passport applicants we may not be able to process all applications even for those individuals that arrive during the posted hours.To obtain a passport application, visit the Lewis …


    Clerk - April 30, 2015, 2:24 p.m.

  3. Lodging Tax (tourism promotion) grant application

    The Lewis County Board of County Commissioners uses lodging tax funds to award grants to nonprofits and governmental organizations whose programs or activities promote tourism in the unincorporated areas of Lewis County."Tourism promotion," as defined in RCW 67.28.080, means activities, operations and expenditures designed to increase tourism, including but not limited to advertising, publicizing or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting and welcoming tourists; developing strategies to expand tourism; operating tourism promotion agencies; and funding the marketing of or the operation of special events and festivals designed to attract tourists.To view an overview about the Lodging Tax, click …


    Commissioners - March 17, 2016, 3:28 p.m.

  4. 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.

  5. Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

    The LC 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, and …


    Community Development - Dec. 23, 2016, 1:21 p.m.

  6. Filing a Petition

    Real Property and Personal PropertyPetition Filing Instructions and Board of Equalization RequirementsFor a successful appeal please thoroughly read all information provided, particularly in the section ‘Evidence’ : Reasons Not ConsideredAssessment comparisons of other propertyPercentage of value increasesPersonal hardshipAmount of taxOther matters not directly related to the market value Evidence The issue before the Board is the market value of your property. You need to furnish evidence that demonstrates that the Assessor’s valuation exceeds your property’s fair market value. State law requires the Assessor to value all taxable property at 100 percent of its true and fair market value, according to …


    Commissioners - July 16, 2014, 1:01 p.m.

  7. Lodging Tax Advisory Committee members

    The 2021 Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) members are:Chris RodenTrent RichardsonMischa CowlesWilliam "Dean" CroshawHarry BhagwandinDiana MorganCommissioner Sean D. Swope (non-voting member)Questions about the LTAC or lodging taxes in general can be directed to BOCC staff at 360-740-1120.


    Commissioners - Oct. 29, 2021, 4:20 p.m.

  8. Upcoming Drop-In Legal Clinics: Oct–Dec 2025 Timberland Legal Aid

    We are pleased to share the schedule for our free, drop-in legal clinics taking place in Lewis, Wahkiakum, and Pacific Counties this fall and winter. Clinics are open to the public and operate first-come, first-served from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Clinic Dates & LocationsSeptember 15 - (Note Date Change) Lewis County Law and Justice CenterOctober 8 – Wahkiakum County, Town of Cathlamet Community CenterOctober 10 – Lewis County, Law & Justice Center, Room #429, ChehalisNovember 13 – Pacific County, Superior Court Law Library, South BendNovember 14 – Lewis County, Law & Justice Center, Room #429, ChehalisDecember 9 – Wahkiakum County, …


    Public Defense - Sept. 3, 2025, 1:13 p.m.

  9. Felony Daily Docket 09-22-2025

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    Prosecutor - Sept. 22, 2025, 9:47 a.m.

  10. Felony Daily Docket 04-09-2025

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    Prosecutor - April 9, 2025, 8:31 a.m.