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SHINY GERANIUM; small…but not cute!
The image of reddish stems dotted by small pink flowers makes the low-growing Shiny Geranium look attractive. It is however a weed that is considered noxious and is seriously unwelcomed in urban and rural household gardens and forests. Why? Because it thrives anywhere it can get started and will quickly crowd out natural and desired vegetation. One Shiny Geranium plant becomes many as its seeds are forcefully ejected when ripe, giving this annual weed an ability to move up hill and even into crevices of tree trunks and buildings. Once on the loose, its seeds may also …
Weed Control - May 16, 2018, 12:41 p.m.
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Call for Citizen Scientists. Learn to Detect Invasive Plant Species
A volunteer effort to learn and detect invasive plants is underway by the Pacific North West Invasive Plant Council. A training for citizens will take place Thursday June 29th from 1:00-3:00 PM at the Old Credit Union Building, 156 NW Chehalis Ave., Chehalis, WA. The training will cover identification of plants, methods of manual control, along with how to conduct a survey. The work will support our local public lands including the National Forest and National Parks to document emerging invasive plant populations. The program is open to those who recreate or work on public lands in addition to folks …
Weed Control - June 26, 2017, 12:52 p.m.
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Lewis County Assessor says more citizens may become eligible for tax exemptions
Lewis County Assessor Ross Nielson inside his office in the Lewis County courthouse. CHEHALIS – Lewis County seniors and persons with disabilities stand to benefit from new low income property tax exemptions. “Median income for the county appears to be increasing, and tax reduction exemption thresholds are being increased, which will likely mean more people will be eligible to take part in this exemption, and those that already qualify may receive a greater reduction in taxes,” Lewis County Assessor Ross Nielson said. “We are waiting on the official calculations from the Washington State Department of Revenue, and it appears that …
News Room - July 12, 2023, 4:09 p.m.
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Free Legal Clinics
Legal Clinic - English versionLegal Clinic - Spanish version Please see the attached Flyer announcing a FREE Legal Clinic held in Rural Counties: Lewis County, Pacific County and Wahkiakum County.The upcoming dates for the Clinics are:Clinics will be held from 9am to 11am at these dates and locations:MAY 9: LEWISMAY 22: PACIFICJUNE 6: LEWISJUNE 17: WAHKIAKUMThe specific addresses are on the flyer.These clinics are Drop-In, First Come and First Served and will address only Civil Legal Issues.If you are receiving this note and wish to connect with our team about ensuring an urgent prospective client can secure a spot in …
Superior Court - May 13, 2025, 11:47 a.m.
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Free Legal Clinic
ENG Legal Clinic Rural FlyerSP Legal Clinic Rural FlyerPlease see the attached Flyer announcing a FREE Legal Clinic held in Rural Counties: Lewis County, Pacific County and Wahkiakum County.The upcoming dates for the Clinics are:Clinics will be held from 9am to 11am at these dates and locations:MAY 9: LEWISMAY 22: PACIFICJUNE 6: LEWISJUNE 17: WAHKIAKUMThe specific addresses are on the flyer.These clinics are Drop-In, First Come and First Served and will address only Civil Legal Issues.If you are receiving this note and wish to connect with our team about ensuring an urgent prospective client can secure a spot in one …
Public Defense - May 29, 2025, 2:35 p.m.
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PNW Invasive Training
2019 CITIZEN SCIENCE EARLY DETECTION RAPID RESPONSE REPORTING AND IDENTIFICATION OF INVASIVE PLANTS WORKSHOPS If you are recreating and/or working on public lands and are interested in participating in our program (Pacific Northwest Invasive Plant Council) and/or would like to learn more about invasive plants, you are invited to attend one of our FREE upcoming trainings.Participants learn plant identification through a PowerPoint presentation and live material. Participants also learn methods of manual removal and which species you should not attempt to remove. Trainings will equip volunteers with the knowledge necessary to conduct invasive plant surveys in order to support local …
Weed Control - May 29, 2019, 10:29 a.m.
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Vader Chipping Event
The first annual Autumn Chips for Trails event will take place at McMurphy Park off Annonen Road in Vader from 9 a.m. to Noon on Oct. 9.The Vader Parks Board, volunteers and city staff will be collecting branches and brush for chipping during this time. The material will be chipped up and spread onto trails of the Vader park.During the event, Lewis County residents are permitted to drop off brush and branches to be chipped that are no larger than 5 inches in diameter. No trash, leaves, building materials or plastic bags will be accepted.Organizers will have a team of …
Solid Waste - Oct. 6, 2021, 1:59 p.m.
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Home Services
Assessor's Office All data for looking up information is online:parcels.lewiscountywa.govhttps://maps.lewiscountywa.gov/topic/assessor-parcel-maps/Excise Affidavit and Deed:You can file an excise affidavit and deed through a title company at SimpliFile.We are encouraging first time filers to wait later in the year for Senior/Disabled Exemptions as they are not due until December 31st.Personal Property can be filed on-line or by mail by April 30th:Mailing Address:Lewis County Assessor351 NW North StChehalis, WA, 98532All other business can be handled by phone: (360) 740-1392 Auditor’s Office Vehicle Licensing –Vehicle and Vessel tab renewals can be renewed online at: https://DOL.WA.GOVReports of Sale can be completed online at: https://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/transfertitle.htmlLand Records …
Central Services - March 16, 2020, 10:31 a.m.
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Veterans Relief Fund
Veterans Advisory Board Seeking ApplicationsThe Lewis County Veterans Advisory Board has openings on the board as alternates. Applications must be emailed to Caroline Garibay at caroline.garibay@lewiscountywa.gov between December 1 and December 31, 2025.The application can be found below:2501_LCVAB_applications The Veterans Advisory Board is held the first Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am in the Lower Level BOCC Room of the Lewis County Historic Courthouse. This is an open meeting and the public is welcome. Veterans' Relief Fund Veterans or spouses of veterans may be eligible for assistance through the Veterans Relief Fund. Possible help includes:Funeral ExpensesUtilitiesRent/HousingEmergency Medical ExpensesFood VouchersGas …
Public Health - March 21, 2016, 10:30 a.m.
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Your Southwest Washington Fair is on through Aug. 20!
The 2023 Southwest Washington Fair runs through Sunday, Aug. 20 at the fairgrounds, 1909 S. Gold St. in Centralia.The six-day summertime community celebration that you’ve been waiting for is the areas largest and longest running community event.The Monster Truck Nitro Tour makes a stop at the fair for the first time in 20 years, 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19.Save the date! Get your front row box seat tickets now!12 person box seats are $550, 20 person box seats are $900, and include monster truck AND fair admission.Grandstand box seat tickets are available by calling the fair office at …
News Room - Aug. 15, 2023, 8:39 a.m.
