1. History

    1845-1847 United States Marshall Joe Meek became the first official Law Enforcement Officer in Lewis County. The northern county boundary was reset at the 49th parallel, the present United States/Canadian Border, in 1846. 1847-1848 John R. Jackson became the 1st elected Sheriff of Lewis County, which had a population of 275 in the first census. The first taxes in Lewis County were also collected, including a poll tax of fifty cents on each male under the age of sixty. 1848-1849 Antonio B. Rabbeson became the 2nd elected Sheriff of Lewis County and Block House was built at Cowlitz Landing for …


    Sheriff - Feb. 5, 2016, 3:11 p.m.

  2. Solid Waste / Hazardous Program

    Medication Drop Box Program Known Toxic Sites Tire Recycling Events Exempt & Permitted Sites The Solid and Hazardous Waste Program is a division of Lewis County Environmental Health. Our duties include permitting of waste sites, incinerators, demolition sites, and landfill permits. We also resolve potential public health issues relating to solid and hazardous wastes.For issues such as hulk vehicles, leaking septics, solid waste build-up, or other potential violations, visit Lewis County Code Compliance.If you are looking for information on solid and hazardous waste planning, education, and collection, visit Lewis County Solid Waste Utilities.For more information on Solid and Hazardous Waste …


    Environmental Health - Oct. 23, 2014, 1:58 p.m.

  3. 2015 Vader-Enchanted Valley Water System Plan

    2015 Vader-Enchanted Valley Water System PlanDocuments:Table of ContentsAbbreviations & AcronymsSection 1 - IntroductionSection 2 - DescriptionSection 3 - Planning Data & DemandSection 4 - System AnalysisSection 5 - Water Use Efficiency ProgramSection 6 - Water QualitySection 7 - Source Water ProtectionSection 8 - Operation & Maintenance ProgramSection 9 - Design & Construction StandardsSection 10 - Improvement ProgramSection 11 - Financial ProgramAppendices:Appendix A - Water Facilities Inventory FormAppendix B - WSP Review & Approval DocumentsAppendix C - Water Rights CertificatesAppendix D - Hydraulic AnalysesAppendix E - Water Loss Action PlanAppendix F - Coliform Monitoring PlanAppendix G - Stage 2 DBPR Compliance …


    Public Works - Jan. 28, 2016, 12:39 p.m.

  4. Preparing an Appeal

    Comparable sales You may obtain comparable sales information from records at the Assessor's Office, from realtors, or title companies. Select sales that are "arm's length transactions" of properties which sold closest to the assessment or appraisal date of your property. The best sales comparisons are sales of your property or sales of similar properties located in your area or neighborhood.For each comparable sale you use, be sure to include the parcel or account number, the address of the property, the date of sale, and the sale price. Also include comparable characteristics of the property. Comparable characteristics to consider are: Land, …


    Commissioners - July 16, 2014, 12:57 p.m.

  5. 2016 VADER-ENCHANTED VALLEY WATER SYSTEM PLAN

    2016 Vader-Enchanted Valley Water System PlanDocuments:Table of ContentsAbbreviations & AcronymsSection 1 - IntroductionSection 2 - DescriptionSection 3 - Planning Data & DemandSection 4 - System AnalysisSection 5 - Water Use Efficiency ProgramSection 6 - Water QualitySection 7 - Source Water ProtectionSection 8 - Operation & Maintenance ProgramSection 9 - Design & Construction StandardsSection 10 - Improvement ProgramSection 11 - Financial ProgramAppendices:Appendix A - Water Facilities Inventory FormAppendix B - WSP Review & Approval Documents (Consistency Review Approvals, DOH Meeting documentation, draft WSP Comments & Responses, Meeting Notes, Lewis County Resolutions & Approvals) Appendix C - Water Rights Certificates Appendix D …


    Public Works - Nov. 21, 2016, 12:10 p.m.

  6. 2022 Budget

    2022 Lewis County BudgetBudget Call LetterPreliminary Budget MessageFinal Budget Reports as of 12-2-2021 for Final Adoption on 12-6-2021RevenueGeneral Fund | By Department - 2022 Final Revenue Estimates - SummaryGeneral Fund | By Department -2022 Final Revenue Estimates - DetailALL Funds | 2022 Final Revenue EstimatesExpendituresGeneral Fund | By Department - 2022 Final Expenditure SummaryGeneral Fund | By Department -2022 Final Expenditure Estimates - DetailALL Funds | 2022 Final ExpendituresPreliminary Budget Reports as of 10-5- 2021Summary Preliminary Budget ReportsGeneral Fund | By Department - 2022 Preliminary Revenue Estimates - SummaryGeneral Fund | By Department - 2022 Preliminary Expenditure SummaryPreliminary Revenue ReportsAll …


    Budget - Oct. 13, 2021, 11:05 a.m.

  7. Hazo Hut in Centralia is open for residential customers

    Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, is open today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residential customers can drop off the following items for free up to 10 burned out fluorescent lights, leftover household chemicals, and up to 5 gallons of used motor oil or antifreeze. The household hazardous waste collection facility is open every Wednesday and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.


    Solid Waste - May 8, 2025, 1:14 p.m.

  8. Communications Center

    ABOUT LEWIS COUNTY 911 COMMUNICATIONSLewis County 911 Communications has provided single source call taking and dispatching services to the citizens and first responders of Lewis County since the mid-1980s. Since that time, there has been evolutionary changes in the level of service, organization structure, and governance of the program.Lewis County 911 Communications provides three essential services for Lewis County. As the Primary Service Answering Point (PSAP), they receive and record all 911 emergency calls. The second essential function is dispatching the appropriate response agencies to each emergency. The Third essential function, Lewis County 911 Communications operates and manages the vast …


    911 Communications - Dec. 6, 2013, 11:02 a.m.

  9. Mobile Home Movement Permits

    INFORMATION NEEDED TO ISSUE MOBILE HOME MOVEMENT PERMIT:Address where the mobile home is currently locatedAddress where the mobile home is moving toSeller's name & mailing addressBuyer's name & mailing addressMover’s name & addressMover’s WUTC permit numberMover’s DOT permit numberComplete description of the mobile home, including the serial/VIN number, make, model year, and length & width.If the mobile home is moving within Lewis County, property taxes on the mobile home must be paid in full for the current year.If the mobile home is moving out of Lewis County, we must collect all current year taxes and advance taxes before a movement …


    Treasurer - Aug. 11, 2021, 8:08 a.m.

  10. Salary Commission

    Meeting Schedule & Links to Available Agenda(s) & Minutes 2025 MeetingsAugust 18, 2025Special Meeting Notice / AgendaJuly 14, 2025Special Meeting Notice / AgendaJune 9, 2025Special Meeting Notice / AgendaMinutesMay 5, 2025Special Meeting Notice / AgendaMinutesApril 14, 2025Special Meeting Notice / AgendaOverviewMinutes2023 MeetingsApril 6, 2023Special Meeting NoticeAgendaLetter to Auditor's OfficeMarch 23, 2023Special Meeting NoticeAgendaMinutes2022 MeetingsJune 7, 2022Special Meeting NoticeAgendaMinutesMay 5, 2022Special Meeting NoticeAgendaMinutesMarch 24, 2022Special Meeting NoticeAgendaMinutesFebruary 17, 2022 - CANCELEDSpecial Meeting NoticeAgendaJanuary 18, 2022Special Meeting NoticeAgendaMinutesJanuary 6, 2022 (CANCELED)Special Meeting NoticeAgenda 2021 MeetingsNovember 9, 2021-CANCELEDSpecial Meeting Notice (CANCELED)October 5, 2021AgendaSpecial Meeting NoticeMinutes2020 MeetingsAugust 4, 2020AgendaMinutesFinal ReportJuly 7, 2020AgendaMinutesMarch 3, 2020AgendaMinutesFebruary …


    Commissioners - Jan. 6, 2020, 3:13 p.m.