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Sheriff
Sheriff Robert R. Snaza "PUBLIC SAFETY THROUGH PROFESSIONAL SERVICE"Welcome to the Lewis County Sheriff's Office. Our vision at the LCSO is to be committed to excellence in being a trusted, respected, and professional public safety agency. Being a committed community partner, providing professional service to enhance the safety, security, and quality of life in Lewis County is our mission. The Lewis County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce our partnership with Public Safety Testing for our entry-level Deputy and Corrections Deputy employment application and testing needs. Lateral applicants are encouraged to apply directly with the agency by contacting our Background …
Sheriff - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.
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Courtroom Decorum
All attorneys, litigants, witnesses, and other individuals in the courtroom shall abide by the following rules of conduct: Always be prompt. Be in the courtroom ready to proceed at the appointed time. Stand when the judge or the jury enters or leaves the courtroom. Do not make personal attacks on the opposing counsel or parties. Do not interrupt. Wait your turn. Address all remarks to the Court. Argument between litigants or their attorneys is not permitted. After the court has ruled, ask the court's permission before arguing further. Rise when addressing the Court and when making objections as this calls …
District Court - Feb. 21, 2013, 4:01 p.m.
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Gorse
Ulex europaeus Gorse - A thorny perennial shrub that closely resembles Scotch Broom and can grow to be 10+ feet tall.Leaves: Leaves are small, dark green and trifoliate — having 3 thin leaflets. As they mature, they become spiny. The leaf axils also have spines.Flowers: Flowers bloom April - September. Bright yellow pea-like flowers form clusters near branch terminals.Habitat: Can grow in most habitats, but is especially prevalent in coastal environments.Weed Classification: B DesignateWhy is it a Noxious Weed? Aside from "noxious" growth habits, gorse also creates large physical barriers and poses significant wildfire risk due to the concentration of …
Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:47 a.m.
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Oriental Clematis
Clematis orientalis Oriental Clematis - A moderately vigorous, climbing shrub that forms a mass of stems and grows upwards of 27 feet long.Leaves: Opposite on stems, pinnately compound with 5-7 leaflets.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-December. Can be single flowers or flower clusters. Generally, they have 4 yellow/green sepals that look like petals.Habitat: Found in gullies, riverbanks, streambanks, roadsides, open woods, steep hillsides, and irrigation canals.Weed Classification: AWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Can establish in a variety of habitats and forms dense infestations which can kill small plants and trees. Can be extremely difficult to control, once established.Clematis can be found …
Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:57 a.m.
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Yellow Toadflax
Linaria vulgaris Yellow Toadflax - A perennial growing 8-31 inches tall from creeping roots. Forms colonies.Leaves: Many narrow, linear leaves up to 4 inches in length, alternating along the stem.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-September. Many flowers crowd the top 2-9 inches of the plant. Flowers are yellow, hairy, and have orange "throats." Resembles snapdragons.Habitat: Grows in a variety of habitats, including: roadsides, edges of fields, rangelands, meadows, cultivated fields, and waste areas.Weed Classification: CWhy is it a Noxious Weed?It can easily invade range and farmlands outcompeting desirable crops/forage. Livestock will rarely eat the plant.Yellow Toadflax can infest cultivated land easily, …
Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:33 a.m.
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Adopted Plans
The Lewis County Comprehensive Plan identifies a vision for the future for the community, and establishes a set of long-term goals, policies and land use patterns for growth over a 20-year period. The current version of the Comprehensive Plan is available below. Lewis County Comprehensive PlanComprehensive Plan (amended September 23, 2025)Zoning Map (amended September 23, 2025)Appendix A Land Capacity AnalysisAppendix B Housing Capacity and Housing Needs AssessmentAppendix C Capital Facilities PlanAppendix D Transportation Technical AnalysisAppendix E Community Engagement Summary ReportAppendix F Climate Memo A. County Assets and EvaluationAppendix G Climate Memo B. Climate Risk and Vulnerability AssessmentAppendix H Community Engagement …
Community Development - Dec. 18, 2013, 8:16 a.m.
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Payment Center
Legal Financial Obligations (LFO) The Lewis County Clerk's Office is responsible for accepting legal financial obligation payments from adults convicted of criminal charges in Lewis County Superior Court. Juvenile defendants convicted in Lewis County Juvenile Court also submit payments to the Clerk's Office.SUPERIOR COURT PAYMENTS ONLYPayment methods available for adult LFOs and juvenile fines.OnlineOnline payments may be made using a credit/debit card or an electronic check. Services are provided by Point & Pay, Inc. for a fee of 2.95% ($2.00 minimum).Begin online payment process nowBy PhonePayments may be made by phone using credit/debit cards. Services are provided by Point & …
Clerk - March 22, 2010, 4:03 p.m.
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Get your Passports stamped for prizes at the SWW Fair!
Saddle Up for the Southwest Washington Fair! We have partnered with Fionna and her team at the Southwest Washington Fair and 11 other Lewis County departments, offices, and related agencies to bring you the Passport to Lewis County Public Service. Here's how to play: Pick up a passport upon entry to the fair at the Guest Services Building (the information gazebo), answer questions at 11 Lewis County booths to get your passport stamped for daily prizes and grand prizes at the end of the fair! Visit the featured fair locations between 10 a.m. & 5 p.m. daily, answer the questions, …
Solid Waste - Aug. 12, 2025, 9:52 a.m.
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Residents can recycle fluorescent lights today
Lewis County residents can drop off unwanted household chemicals, up to five gallons of used motor oil, and up to 10 burned out fluorescent light bulbs at Hazo Hut at the Lewis County Central Transfer Station, 1411 S. Tower Ave., Centralia, today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. These are the limits for each household each day that the Hazo Hut is open. The following dates and times are reserved for residential customers only: every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business customers must …
Solid Waste - Sept. 24, 2025, 1:51 p.m.
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Tire Recycling Events
When grant funding becomes available, Lewis County Code Enforcement and Lewis County Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Utility Division partner to hold tire recycling events.At these events, passenger and light truck tires will be accepted for free, and the tires can be on or off the rim. Please do not bring tires from businesses, semi-trucks or heavy equipment, as the county is unable to accept them.While there are no special recycling events currently scheduled, Lewis County Transfer Stations in Centralia and Morton do recycle many types of tires for a fee.For more information, please call the Solid Waste Utility …
Environmental Health - April 29, 2020, 11:17 a.m.