1. Chips for Trails at McMurphy Park

    Lewis County residents are invited to bring their chippable wood debris to McMurphy Park off Annonen Road in Vader between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. April 30. Examples of acceptable items are chippable branches and small trees. These items will be ground up, then volunteers will spread the chips on trails in the park.


    Solid Waste - Feb. 1, 2022, 11:28 a.m.

  2. Potentially Dangerous & Dangerous Animal

    The Lewis County Sheriff's Office investigates cases of potentially dangerous or dangerous animals to determine which may require further action. If you are concerned regarding an aggressive animal or you have been attacked by an animal, please call the Lewis County dispatch non-emergency line at 360-740-1105 to initiate the reporting process.Lewis County Code 6.05.010


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

  3. New Bid Call - Lewis County Low Cost Run Off Road Safety Improvements Project

    A new project has been added to the Bid Call page, The Lewis County Low Cost Run Off Road Safety Improvements Project. It will be closed on Nov. 2, 2009. Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list by clicking here.


    Public Works - Oct. 29, 2009, 3:49 p.m.

  4. Fall Weed Control Season Has Arrived!

    As weeds prepare themselves for their winter dormancy, they are particularly vulnerable to any and all attacks made against them. Whether you prefer chemical, manual, or cultural methods, now is the ideal time to treat those weeds and get the upper hand!Yellow archangel, field bindweed, and English ivy (picture in order above) are all renowned as “nearly impossible to kill” weeds and can be particularly aggravating to urban gardeners and homeowners. Not only are they incredibly aggressive in the home landscape, but they are a real threat to Washington’s natural areas and forests when they escape the backyard.Yellow archangel effectively …


    Weed Control - Sept. 17, 2021, 3:45 p.m.

  5. Rabies, Bats, and Animal Bites

    The possibility of rabies in domestic or wild animals is very unlikely in Washington, though it is still important to vaccinate your pets. Raccoons, skunks, and foxes are known to have rabies across the country, at low rates, and are considered rabid unless proven negative by a lab test. In developing countries worldwide, dogs are the principal animal in which rabies is found.Rabies is almost always deadly once the virus attacks your body, but you can receive preventive treatment if you've been bitten or scratched by a bat or other potentially rabid animal.Lewis County has had no cases of rabies …


    Public Health - June 25, 2024, 10:39 a.m.

  6. Court Records/Records Requests

    The Clerk's Office dockets, maintains and archives all documents filed in Lewis County Superior Court. This includes the following case types: * Case Type Public Access 1 Adult Criminal Open unless sealed by court 2 Civil Open unless sealed by court 3 Dissolution Open unless sealed by court 4 Probate/Guardianship Open unless sealed by court 5 Adoptions/Paternity Confidential 6 Mental Illness Confidential 7 Juvenile Dependencies Confidential 8 Juvenile Offender Open unless sealed by court Open files may be reviewed by the public at the Clerk's Office on the 2nd floor of the Law & Justice Center. Photocopies of documents are …


    Clerk - March 22, 2016, 8:05 a.m.

  7. Fee Schedule

    During the 2025 legislative session, the Washington State Legislature passed HB 1858 which increases the recording fee to $301.00 for recording an assignment, substitution, or appointment of trustee. SHB 1498 was also passed increasing the marriage license fee by $100.00.Click here to view the fee schedule that went into effect on July 27, 2025.Click here to view a breakdown of how the fees are distributed


    Auditor - Oct. 9, 2015, 8:04 a.m.

  8. Sensitive Document Shredding Event in Morton

    Sensitive Document Shredding: Residential customers may bring up to three bags or boxes of documents they would like shredded, and then recycled. This event will take place in the recycling area of the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 U.S. Hwy 12, near Morton. The LeMay Mobile Shredding truck will be on-site from 9 a.m. to noon.


    Solid Waste - Sept. 19, 2022, 11:07 a.m.

  9. Hazo Hut is open today (7/3)

    Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted or leftover household chemicals at the Hazo Hut at the transfer station in Centralia. Used motor oil and antifreeze, up to five gallons each, can also be dropped off at this time. Up to 10 burned out fluorescent lights may also be recycled during Hazo Hut's open hours.


    Solid Waste - June 3, 2024, 2:22 p.m.

  10. Zoom Information for Bid Opening of the 2022 Rock Proposal & 2022 Liquid Asphalt Projects

    The bids are due Nov. 18, 2021 by 12:15 pm 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 12:15 pm or later.The zoom information for the 2022 Rock Proposal & the 2022 Liquid Asphalt can be found here.


    Public Works - Nov. 17, 2021, 7:50 a.m.