1. After Filing Petition

    Once a timely and properly completed Taxpayer Petition is submitted, it will be given a petition number, entered into the computer and a copy will be given to the Assessor's Office.This Board may not acknowledge receipt of Taxpayer Petitions. However, you will be notified when a petition is denied, untimely, or incomplete.The number of petitions filed will determine the number of months the Board will be in session to hold hearings on petitions. This can range anywhere from five to nine months or even longer.If you have not had a hearing prior to paying your taxes in the taxing year, …


    Commissioners - July 16, 2014, 1:04 p.m.

  2. Free Tansy Disposal Day Round 2!

    We are doing a second round of free tansy ragwort disposal for Lewis County! Now that Tansy Ragwort is flowering and maybe starting to seed, it is extra important that it is bagged and that bag be secured shut prior to moving it off site. We will be at the following locations on Friday August 5thRandleRandle Fire Station #119978 US-129am to 10:30amMortonMorton Jr/Sr Highschool152 Westlake ave11am to 12:20pmOnalaskaOnalaska Fire Station #11733 SR 5081pm to 2:30pm We will be at the following locations on Saturday August 6thPe EllPe Ell School519 N 2nd st9am to 10:30amToledoToledo Ball Fields5545 Jackson Hwy12pm to 1:30pmCentraliaCentralia …


    Weed Control - July 11, 2022, 11:16 a.m.

  3. What to expect after you submit a request

    Within five business days after the receipt of a request, the County Records Officer and/or representatives will do one or more of the following:Make requested records available for inspection or copyingAcknowledge the receipt of the request and provide a reasonable estimate of when requested records will be available.Seek clarification of unclear requests.Deny the request and cite the legal exemption.The day the request is received does not count as one of the five (5) days. Weekends and holidays observed by the agency are also excluded in the calculation. If the requester has not received a response from the agency within five …


    Public Records - April 16, 2018, 2:20 p.m.

  4. Final Day for Free Christmas Tree Recycling in Morton

    Christmas trees, holiday lights, cardboard shipping boxes, and wrapping paper can be dropped off for free at the East Lewis County Transfer Station, 6745 US Hwy. 12, just east of Morton, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. from Dec. 26 through Jan. 6, Mondays through Saturdays, except on the New Year's Day Holiday. Check in with the scale house for directions on where to drop off the holiday items for recycling. Artificial, flocked, or decorated trees will need to go in the garbage, where regular fees apply ($15 minimum fee for 280 pounds or less). After this date, holiday lights, …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 8, 2023, 3:55 p.m.

  5. Bid Due Date has changed for the On-Call Material Testing Services 2020-2021 on Federally Funded Projects

    A new Bid Due Date for this project has been added to the Contract Ads and Calls for Bid page. The proposals are now due Sept. 8, 2020 by 12:30 pm. The RFP's can be delivered by mail, email (Geoff.soderquist@lewiscountywa.gov), or dropped off in person to:Lewis County Public WorksAttn. Tim Fife, County Engineer2025 NE Kresky AveChehalis, WA, 98532Proposals received after the response deadline will not be considered.Direct questions & inquiries regarding this RFP to:Geoff Soderquist, Assistant County EngineerPhone: 360.740.1175geoff.soderquist@lewiscountywa.govThe doors to the Public Works building are currently locked but you can ring the bell to drop off or use the …


    Public Works - Aug. 25, 2020, 2:03 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. Free Tansy Disposal Days

    Free Tansy Disposal Days Tansy ragwort is invasive and will establish itself readily in disturbed areas. It is toxic and can be lethal to livestock. The toxic properties remain when the plant is cut and dried in hay, where it is difficult for animals to avoid eating it. The toxins accumulate in an animal’s body, causing irreversible liver damage and poor health or death. The toxic properties may also be a threat to humans, because honey or milk can be contaminated if bees or goats utilize tansy ragwort plants. All parts of the plant are poisonous, but flowers have the …


    Weed Control - May 23, 2022, 9:56 a.m.

  8. 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.

  9. Marriages

    Lewis County District Court Judge R.W. Buzzard is empowered to perform marriage ceremonies under the laws of the State of Washington. Marriage ceremonies are performed at the Lewis County District Court Monday through Friday at 5:00 p.m. All members of the wedding party must arrive at the Lewis County District Court by 4:30 on the date of the wedding. Wedding party must provide two legal witnesses.Appointments must be made and can be done in person or by calling (360) 740-1203.The following needs to be brought in at least 2 days prior to the wedding:The Complete packet given to you by …


    District Court - Jan. 30, 2013, 5:11 p.m.

  10. Planned Growth Committee

    The Planned Growth Committee (PGC) is made up of the Mayor, or their designee, from each city in Lewis County and the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. The PGC makes recommendations on population and housing allocations to the Lewis County Planning Commission before the Board of County Commissioners adopts the final numbers.The public is invited to attend the PGC meetings, which are on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:00pm. Please the see the Community Development Calendar for more information. There is a comment period at the beginning of each meeting where the public may address the …


    Community Development - March 25, 2024, 3:06 p.m.