1. Notice of Public Hearing to consider Ordinance 1363 to amend Chapter 1.20, General Penalty and Fines, Civil Penalty and Notices of Violation, of the Lewis County Code. The hearing will take place in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at or after 10 a.m. May

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - April 24, 2025, 11:45 a.m.


  2. Quarterly Weed Board Meeting

    Call To OrderAdoption of MinutesIntroduction of GuestsComments from the PublicCoordinators Report Budget Review Program Updates 2025 Field Season Challenges Actions Requested from the Weed Board Special TopicsOld BusinessNew Business Listing of Common HollyComments from Individual Members of the BoardDate of the Next Board Meeting: August 6th, 2025 @ 1:00 PM Followed by: November 12th, 2025Adjournment


    Weed Control - May 6, 2025, 8:50 a.m.


  3. Packwood Sewer Project

    MaterialsOpen House Presentation - Project SummaryFAQ's - 01/25/2024Open House # 1FlyerService Area - Phase 1FAQs - 07/26/2023Comment CardPackwood Sewer Project Public Engagement Plan (updated 7-26-23)Español Press ReleaseProyecto de Alcantarillado de Packwood Preguntas Frecuentes (FAQs) Julio 2023 EspañolComentario Proyecto de alcantarillado Card 11.8.2023 - EspañolPackwood Sewer Project OverviewDescripción general del proyecto del sistema de alcantarillado de PackwoodPreguntas frecuentes sobre el proyecto del sistema de alcantarillado de PackwoodOpen House # 2FlyerEspañol FlyerService Area - Phase 1US-12 Sewer LayoutPackwood Street Sewer LayoutPast ReportsAlternative Evaluation Report


    Public Works - March 1, 2023, 12:34 p.m.


  4. Human Resources

    About Contact At the County, we believe that our 600+ employees are our greatest asset. We are an equal opportunity employer who offers our full time employees competitive benefits, paid vacation, sick leave, and an attractive retirement plan. more » Human Resources Office 351 NW. North Street, #023 Historic Courthouse Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-2737 Contact Human Resources Mission To serve as a source of information and expertise to Lewis County employees and the public by providing quality customer service with integrity, responsiveness and sensitivity. more » Contact Human Resources Human Resources Office 351 NW. North Street, #023 Historic Courthouse …


    Human Resources - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.


  5. About Lewis County Superior Court

    Lewis County Superior Court is a state trial court of general jurisdiction situated in Lewis County. This court has state-wide jurisdiction and hears major criminal matters (felonies), civil cases including cases involving real property, domestic relations matters, appeals from lower courts (Lewis County District and Municipal Courts), and appeals from state administrative agencies. Superior Court also has jurisdiction in adoption, probate and competency cases.Juvenile Court is a department of Superior Court and hears juvenile offender matters as well as child dependency cases. Juvenile Court also operates a juvenile detention facility.Lewis County's Superior Court has three full-time elected judges who sit …


    Superior Court - April 23, 2009, 11:14 a.m.


  6. Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) and Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Plan

    About SWAC The Lewis County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) serves in an advisory capacity in the development of programs and policies concerning solid waste handling and disposal and to review and comment upon proposed rules, policies, or ordinances prior to their adoption (RCW 70A.205.110). The SWAC also assists Lewis County Solid Waste Utility staff in the development of a five-year “Solid Waste Management Plan” to help guide how Lewis County manages garbage and recycling now, and into the future.SWAC members are citizens, members of public interest groups, professionals from the business and agricultural community, operators of solid waste collection …


    Solid Waste - Oct. 20, 2020, 4:45 p.m.


  7. Documents & Forms

    Excise Tax Instructions Instructions for REET AffidavitInstructions for Processing Deeds in Lewis CountyBelow is a link to the Washington State Bar Association website where you may obtain blank legal forms for property transfers:Blank Legal FormsDisclaimer: The Treasurer's office cannot advise you on which document to use or how to fill it out, please consult an attorney if you have questions regarding these forms. Excise Tax Forms Note: Although acceptable in Lewis County, the following excise tax forms may not be accepted in all counties. Please check with your county before completing these forms. Please print and complete four copies of …


    Treasurer - Jan. 7, 2016, 11:39 a.m.


  8. 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.


  9. File A Tort Claim

    To file a Tort Claim: To provide you some assistance with the tort claim form, here are some basic instructions for filling out a tort claim form. This is the actual tort claim form that you will need to complete and send in to Risk Management.If you request involves any medical injury of any kind, you will need to complete a medical release form.If you have Medicare, you will also need to sign a form that allows Medicare to release medical information that pertains to your claim for damages. Without a medical release form, we will be unable to process …


    Risk Management - Feb. 21, 2013, 2:45 p.m.


  10. Real Estate Excise Tax

    Processing Deeds in Lewis County Instructions for Processing Deeds in Lewis CountyRecording Fee DistributionBelow is a link to the Washington State Bar Association website where you may obtain blank legal forms for property transfers:Blank Legal FormsDisclaimer: The Treasurer's office cannot advise you on which document to use or how to fill it out, please consult an attorney if you have questions regarding these forms. Real Estate Excise Tax Rules Instructions for REET Affidavit Real Estate Excise Tax Forms Note: Although acceptable in Lewis County, the following Excise tax forms may not be accepted in all counties. Please check with your …


    Treasurer - Jan. 25, 2011, 2:43 p.m.