1. Juvenile Court FAQ

    What can I bring to my child who is in detention? Parents and/or legal guardians are allowed to bring in certain items for their child while they are in custody.Allowed:Any paper-back book, must be age appropriate and is subject to approval by Detention StaffAny sealed (new) chap stick4X6 photos -They must be appropriate and is subject to approval by Detention StaffNot allowed:Hard-back booksMagazinesNewspapersDue to security purposes, no other personal items are allowed. Who Can Visit? Youth are allowed visitors while in custody, subject to approval from Probation staff.Allowed:Parents and/or legal guardiansCounselors and MinistersPolice officers and legal counsel may visit whenever …


    Juvenile Court - April 12, 2016, 1:14 p.m.

  2. BECCA Bill

    What is BECCA Bill? RCW 13.32A.010The legislature finds that within any group of people there exists a need for guidelines for acceptable behavior and that, presumptively, the experience and maturity of parents make them better qualified to establish guidelines beneficial to and protective of their children. The legislature further finds that it is the right and responsibility of adults to establish laws for the benefit and protection of the society; and that, in the same manner, the right and responsibility for establishing reasonable guidelines for the family unit belongs to the adults within that unit. Further, absent abuse or neglect, …


    Juvenile Court - Oct. 23, 2014, 12:02 p.m.

  3. Eurasian Watermilfoil

    Myriophyllum spicatum Eurasian Watermilfoil- a fully submerged escaped ornamental perennial that readily alters aquatic ecosystems by multiplying quickly and blocking sun with dense "floating" mats.Leaves: Feather-like leaves occur in whorls of 4 on a red stem. Each leaf can have 12+ leaflet pairs.Flowers: Tiny pink-reddish flowers appear as terminal spikes. Male and female flowers appear on the same plant.Habitat: Highly adaptable to any freshwater body including streams, rivers, ponds, lakes and ditches. Has been found as deep as 10 meters.Classification: B SelectThis aquatic weed is confirmed to be present in Carlisle lake, Riffe & Mayfield lakes (and the downstream portions …


    Weed Control - Sept. 26, 2022, 11:01 a.m.

  4. Paper

    Paper can be recycled:In your curbside recycling container at your house:Curbside recycling is available to all residents in Lewis County. Please do not tie up your paper items. Recycle paper loose in the container. Please call LeMay, the curbside recycling service provider at 360-736-4769, if you have questions about this program, or if you would like to subscribe to it.NewspapersMagazinesOffice paperSchool paperMailPaperback booksPaper bags and boxesPaper gift wrap that does not have foil on it.Corrugated cardboard boxes with shiny printing on themPlease place items in the container loose--do not bag or tie with a stringDrop off for free at the …


    Solid Waste - Dec. 2, 2024, 4:42 p.m.

  5. Bring items to the Repair & Sustainability Fair to be fixed

    Repair & Sustainability Fair: The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) volunteers are teaming up with the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility and others in the community to offer the Repair & Sustainability Fair to the area residents at Chehalis Outfitters, 1757 N. National Ave.If you have something around your home that needs to be fixed, don't throw it out and bury it in the landfill forever. Bring it to this event. Volunteers will be on hand to do their best to make the repairs and teach you how to do it in the process. Some community members will …


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 12:12 p.m.

  6. ONLINE MARRIAGE APPLICATION

    The Lewis County Auditor's Office offers the ability for applicants to begin the marriage application process from the comfort of their homes. By clicking on the link below, applicants will be able to fill in the necessary information for the marriage application and certificate.After completely filling in all fields and pressing submit, the applicants will be given a marriage application number to bring with them to the Auditor's Office. Applicants will need to bring the number, valid government issued I.D., and cash or check for $172.00.The Auditor's Office processes the licenses Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:15 p.m. The license …


    Auditor - Oct. 30, 2015, 10:50 a.m.

  7. Fee Schedule

    Paper Copy Fee 15 cents / page Scan Page Fee for Electronic Format 10 cents / page Electronic Delivery (E-Mail) Fee 5 cents / 4 files* Electronic Records Transmission 10 cents / gigabyte Storage Media / Container / Envelope / Postage / Delivery Charge Actual Cost * For purposes of calculating fees, an electronic “file” shall contain no more than one document and/or e-mail.NOTE: Charges will be combined if more than one type of charge applies.


    Public Records - July 15, 2021, 11:40 a.m.

  8. Property Taxes

    Property taxes for all taxing districts are collected by the Lewis County Treasurer. The amount of the bill is based on the following Information:The property taxable value established by the Office of Lewis County Assessor.The taxable value may be the same as the assessed value unless a special use exemption is applied.The levy rate as adopted by the taxing district legislative authority under guidelines in the Revised Code of Washington.Request name and/or address changePay your taxes by ACH 2026 Property Tax Information 2026 Property Tax Statements are tentatively scheduled to be mailed out on February 13th, 2026. This date is …


    Treasurer - Feb. 13, 2015, 10:23 a.m.

  9. Court Forms

    Title .PDF .DOC Color Docket Notice .PDF .DOC White Note for Trial/Arbitration .PDF .DOC White Declaration of Jurisdictional Testimony .PDF .DOC White Cover Sheet .PDF White Additional forms and documents are available from the Administrative Office of the Courts Web site at: http://www.courts.wa.gov/forms/Other helpful websites to find forms include:King County Law LibraryWashington Law HelpWashington Probate


    Clerk - Oct. 15, 2013, 4:47 p.m.

  10. 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.