1. Physical Education

    Lewis County Juvenile Court believes that physical exercise should be incorporated into everyday life. We strive to educate our youth on how to use their own body weight to get exercise daily.Exercise has proven to help decrease anxiety and depression while improving mood and quality of sleep. Therefore, exercise not only benefits your physical body, but it also influences your mental health in a positive way.Here at Lewis County Juvenile Court, we teach our youth Tabata style workouts. This means there is absolutely no equipment, and they are strictly using their own body weight. We believe that this is beneficial …


    Juvenile Court - Aug. 2, 2021, 11:42 a.m.

  2. Designated Forest Land

    RCW 84.33Land owners who wish current use assessment for property tax purposes on lands eligible for classification under the Designated Forest Land program must submit an application to the Lewis County Assessor's Office by December 31st. Applications taken in the calendar year prior to December 31st are inspected in the next year and either approved or denied. If the application is approved, it is taxed in the subsequent year. It takes two years after application for it to affect your taxes.Provided that acreage is being used as originally intended, valuation of land for tax purposes under the Designated Forest Land …


    Assessor - April 4, 2018, 4:31 p.m.

  3. Vehicle Licensing

    Vehicle licensing renewals are now available online at: www.dol.wa.govThe Lewis County Auditor's Office is an agent of the State of Washington Department of Licensing. As such, we are a full service office for vehicle licensing. You can complete the following applications through our office Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To contact the vehicle licensing department please call 360-740-1162 or 360-740-1143.Vehicle & Vessel LicensesVehicle & Vessel TitlesDisabled Person Plate issuance and transfersPersonalized Plate TransfersTrip and Transit PermitsReplacement Plates and TabsDriver's Licenses are not issued by our office. The closest Driver's Licensing offices are:Centralia Department of Licensing1000 Kresky Ave.Centralia, …


    Auditor - July 13, 2015, 11:12 a.m.

  4. Family Law Court Facilitator

    COURT FACILITATOR SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE FOR LEWIS COUNTY FAMILY LAW CASESThe Court Facilitator assists unrepresented parties work their way through the legal system to move family law cases to resolution.Beginning March, 2024, you can schedule an in person appointment with the Family Law Facilitator.There is a user fee of $25 for facilitator services that will need to be paid to the Clerk before the appointment is scheduled unless there is a prior determination of indigency. Upon completion of the form and payment to the Clerk's Office, you will bring your receipt and request form to Court Administration to schedule your …


    Superior Court - March 13, 2024, 11:21 a.m.

  5. Hirst Response

    On January 19, 2018, the Washington State Legislature passed ESSB 6091 related to permit exempt wells for domestic uses. The legislation was intended to respond to the 2016 Washington State Supreme Court Hirst Decision.The flowchart and webmap below are intended to help residents understand how this law affects lands within Lewis County. Colors on the flowchart correspond to the colors on the map.Additional resources are located at the bottom of the webpage. Further information will be placed on the site as it becomes available.For more information, please email jeffrey.landrum@lewiscountywa.gov or call (360) 740-1249. Flowchart Map Lewis County WRIA Map (includes …


    Community Development - Jan. 26, 2018, 8:27 a.m.

  6. Scrap Metal Recycling Event near Vader and Winlock today

    Lewis County residents may recycle scrap metal and household appliances for free at the old solid waste drop box at 1105 Winlock-Vader Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 7 at a special recycling event organized by the City of Vader and Lewis County Solid Waste Utility. Household appliances accepted in the recycling containers at the event include washers, dryers, hot water heaters, stoves/ranges, and dish washers. Please set refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioning units aside in a designated area at the event. Please make sure all appliances recycled are free of garbage and debris. This event is for …


    Solid Waste - April 8, 2025, 12:55 p.m.

  7. Used motor oil from residents accepted at Hazo Hut 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. This time is reserved for residential customers only. Business customers must make an appointment by calling 360-740-1221.


    Solid Waste - May 8, 2025, 1:12 p.m.

  8. Notice of hearing for the renewal of a franchise to PUD No. 1 of Cowlitz County to install, construct, operate and maintain electrical utility facilities in Lewis County rights of way.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Feb. 10, 2026, 8:55 a.m.

  9. Sensitive Document Shredding Event in Pe Ell

    Sensitive Document Shredding: Residents may bring up to 3 bags or boxes or sensitive documents they would like to have shredded. There is no charge for this service. The shredded paper will be recycled at a paper recycling facility. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 14 at Pe Ell Town Hall, 111 Main St., Pe Ell, WA 98572 as part of Pe Ell's Community Recycle Event.


    Solid Waste - April 8, 2025, 1:13 p.m.

  10. Notice of hearing for the renewal of a franchise to Public Utility District No. 1 of Thurston County to install, construct, operate and maintain water system facilities in Lewis County road rights of way

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Jan. 26, 2026, 1:59 p.m.