1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Household chemicals can go to Hazo Hut today

    Lewis County residents can drop off up to 10 burned out fluorescent lights at Hazo Hut at the transfer station in Centralia, 1411 S. Tower Ave. Unwanted household chemicals, excluding PaintCare items (Please visit PaintCare.org to learn more about PaintCare items and find out where to drop off PaintCare items locally, used motor oil and antifreeze, up to five gallons each, can also be dropped off at this time.


    Solid Waste - July 18, 2024, 3:55 p.m.

  8. Addendum added to the Culvert Material Purchase for Centralia Alpha Rd MP 15.79

    There has been an addendum added to the Culvert Material Purchase for the Centralia Alpha Rd MP 15.79 Culvert Replacement. The bids are due March 31, 2022 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.Access the details and necessary documents, and get on the planholders list here.


    Public Works - March 15, 2022, 3:42 p.m.

  9. Free Tansy Disposal Days

    Lewis County Noxious Weeds is covering the dump fee for your bagged tansy ragwort! Start bagging your tansy ragwort from now until mid June and let us cover your dump fees. We are offering this free service at 6 different locations across Lewis county for short time frames so please be sure to schedule accordingly. Help out your neighbors with small vehicles and lets band together to maximize this effort!


    Weed Control - May 24, 2022, 9:51 a.m.

  10. Emergency Responder Training-PSE

    A 1/2 day seminar for firefighters, police, 911 operators and emergency management personnel There are several classes being provided by Puget Sound Energy for First Responders who are typically on the scene when utilities are damaged (wind, lightning, fallen trees etc.) Classes are March, May, July and September in Seattle or Tacoma To sign up for these classes contact: E-mail: Dennis Smedsrud or Call: 425-462-3324 Space is LIMITED, Class is FREE Click here for more Information


    Emergency Management - Jan. 14, 2011, 9:27 a.m.