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Jury Duty
Jury duty is an essential part of our Democratic process that helps ensure the right to a fair trial. How was I chosen for jury duty? You have been randomly selected from the voter registration, driver's license and Washington State ID card records. Eligibility To be eligible to serve on a jury in Lewis County Superior or District Court, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:Citizen of the United StatesLewis County ResidentAble to communicate in the English languageHad civil rights restored if previously convicted of a felony Jury Reporting Instructions Jury reporting instructions. How does jury duty work? When you …
Clerk - Feb. 11, 2009, 9:16 a.m.
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Giant Hogweed
Heracleum mantegazzianum Giant Hogweed - A perennial, or sometimes biennial, plant capable of growing 15-20 feet tall. Stout dark reddish-purple splotched stems and leaf stalks.Leaves: Leaves can grow up to 5 feet wide, and they are deeply cut/lobed and sharply toothed edges.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-August. Flower clusters can grow 2.5 feet wide and are umbrella shaped with many small white flowers.Habitat: Can grow in a variety of habitats, but primarily found along roadsides, rights-of-way, vacant lots, streams, and rivers.Weed Classification: AWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Due to the plant's height, it forms dense canopies that outcompete native species. Plants …
Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:57 a.m.
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County Manager
Ryan BarrettCounty ManagerRyan Barrett has served as County Manager for Lewis County, Washington, since August 2023. Selected by the Board of County Commissioners after a nationwide search, Barrett brings nearly two decades of public sector experience and a strong connection to the local community. His background includes leadership roles in law enforcement, regional corrections and municipal government, giving him a well-rounded perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the county.As County Manager, Barrett is focused on building a thriving, sustainable and inclusive community. His priorities include strengthening the local economy, improving infrastructure and enhancing the quality of life for residents. …
Commissioners - Nov. 30, 2022, 2:02 p.m.
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Cowlitz River Basin Flood Control Zone District Agendas and Minutes
Meetings are scheduled for the 4th Wednesday of each month at 2:30 p.m.Lewis County Commissioners Hearing room2nd floor of the Historic Courthouse351 NW North St. Chehalis WA 985322023 AgendasJanuary 25, 20232023 Minutes2022 AgendasJanuary 26, 20222022 MinutesJanuary 26, 20222021 AgendasJanuary 27, 2021May 26, 2021October 27, 20212021 MinutesJanuary 27, 2021May 26, 2021October 27, 2021
Commissioners - Feb. 4, 2021, 3:31 p.m.
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Hoary alyssum
Berteroa incana Hoary Alyssum - Plant is usually silvery-gray in appearance due to stellate hairs. 1-3.5 feet tall and functions as an upright annual, biennial, or short-lived perennial.Leaves: Plant has basal leaves that are larger and oblanceolate. Leaves gradually reduce in size moving up the stem with alternate leaf arrangement.Flowers: Blooming from May-August. Flowers bloom from the bottom up in simple or branches clusters. Petals are white and are two times longer than sepals and are deeply cleft. 6 stamens per flower.Habitat: Plant is adapted to dry conditions. Usually is found in overgrazed pastures, stressed meadows, roadsides, and waste areas. …
Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:48 a.m.
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Tansy ragwort
Jacobaea vulgaris Tansy Ragwort - An herbaceous plant that can either be a winter annual, a biennial, or sometimes a perennial. Mowing may cause the plant to grow like a perennial.Leaves: Twice divided leaves, with leaf stems at the bottom of the plant, but a singular, unbranched, stalk towards the top of the plant. First year Tansy will have a basal clump, and afterwards the leaves are alternate.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June - August. Somewhat flat-topped clusters of yellow disk and ray flowers. Flowers have bracts (scales) with black tips.Habitat: Commonly found in open, disturbed areas like roadsides, pastures, fields, …
Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:49 a.m.
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Public hearing for the purpose of leasing solid waste transfer stations
The Lewis County of Commissioners will host a public hearing on or after 10 a.m. March 11 in the Commissioners' hearing room on the second floor of the Historic Lewis County Courthouse in Chehalis. The purpose of the hearing is to consider renewal of the leases of its solid waste transfer stations in Centralia and Morton to the Lewis County Solid Waste Disposal District No. 1, a quasi-municipal corporation. Please click here to read the Notice of Hearing.
Solid Waste - Feb. 3, 2025, 5:09 p.m.
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Job Descriptions
A B C 911 Executive Director911 Public Safety AdministratorAccountant CF111Accounting Analyst PHSS 1739Public Health Accounting Manager CF115Public Works Accounting Manager CF115Accounting Specialist (Lead) CF114LAccounting Specialist CF114Accounting Specialist SR CF115Accounting Technician CF113Administrative Assistant II OB113Administrative Assistant - Grant Administrator PW202Administrative Assistant OB112Administrative Assistant Senior OB111Administrative Paralegal LS126Airport Systems Manager AC100Animal Shelter Assistant AN103Animal Shelter Cleaner AN103CAnimal Shelter Manager AN100Animal Shelter Technician AN102Appraiser IAppraiser II AS114Appraiser III AS113Assistant County Engineer PW200Assistant Deputy Court Administrator SC110Assistant Planner PP160Associate Engineer - EIT EN304 Bailiff BAI 100Breast Feeding Peer Counselor SS170Budget Administrator BS111Budget Service Manager BS112Budget Technician BS130Building Inspector I BI134Building Inspector II BI133Building Inspector …
Human Resources - Oct. 19, 2022, 3:54 p.m.
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Knotweed
Fallopia x bohemica, Fallopia japonica, & Fallopia sachalinensis Bohemian knotweed is the hybridization of Giant and Japanese knotweeds. They vary slightly in the size and shapes of their leaves and flowers but otherwise look and behave very similarly.Knotweed - Clumping and spreading perennial hollow zig-zagging stems and long creeping rhizomes.Leaves: Large leaves are alternate, leathery, and oval. The base is slightly indented to deeply heart-shaped and leaf midveins have hairs.Flowers: Flower clusters commonly made up of male flowers and located at stem and branch tips. Clusters are around 8 to 13 ¾ inches long. Sepals are white to pinkish white …
Weed Control - Sept. 13, 2022, 3:38 p.m.
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Marriage Licensing
Marriage license applications can be completed Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.The cost of a marriage license may vary from county to county. In Lewis County the fee is $172.00, payable by cash or check only. Credit and debit cards are not accepted. Marriage licenses must be applied for at least three (3) days prior to the marriage and are valid for 60 days anywhere within the state of Washington. Failure to use the marriage license within 60 days will invalidate the license.To apply for a marriage license, each party must be at least 18 years old and have picture …
Auditor - Oct. 9, 2015, 8:02 a.m.