1. Canada Thistle

    Cirsium arvense Canada Thistle - A rhizomatous, perennial, herbaceous plant that grows 2-5 feet tall, usually branching only near the top of the plant.Leaves: Leaves are alternate and lance to narrowly oval in shape, possessing short spines along the leaf edges.Flowers: Flowers bloom from May-October. Many flowerheads clustered towards the tip of the stem, purple to pink in color.Habitat: Common in pastures and croplands. Can also invade wet areas as well like steam banks, sedge meadows, and wet prairies.Weed Classification: C SelectWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Once established, it can spread vigorously and replaces native plants. It also lowers crop …


    Weed Control - Oct. 6, 2022, 9:32 a.m.

  2. Notice of hearing for Ordinance 1374, which would update Chapters 3.15.040, 3.45.040 and 3.55.060 of Lewis County Code to allow greater flexibility regarding interest earned within the Tourism Promotion, Mental Health tax and Noxious Weed Containment Real

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - March 11, 2026, 2:26 p.m.

  3. 25-218 Approve an interlocal agreement between Lewis County and the City of Centralia for the construction of the Westside Connector Corridor Project Phase 1, Stage 1 - North Scheuber Road improvements between Mt. Vista Road and Galvin Road

    Please see the attached agreement.


    Commissioners - Aug. 12, 2025, 2:23 p.m.

  4. Residents can drop off hazardous waste, scrap metal, and more in Randle

    A Community Recycle Event for east end residents at the Lewis County (Kiona) Road Shop, 8911 US Hwy 12, Randle, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 27Satellite Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event: Residential customers may drop off their unwanted or leftover cleaners, aerosol cans, lawn, garden, pool chemicals, and other household chemicals. Please be prepared to leave your containers at the event. Workers don't have a place to empty them, and return them to customers at satellite events. Limits for these events are 5 gallons motor oil, 5 gallons antifreeze, 5 gallons cooking oil, and no …


    Solid Waste - June 9, 2025, 10:59 a.m.

  5. Notice of Public Hearing for a Traffic Ordinance fixing the maximum speed at which vehicles may be operated over certain roads in Lewis County, Washington: defining offenses, and providing penalties for the violation thereof. The hearing will take place i

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - July 23, 2025, 9:53 a.m.

  6. 25-270 Notice of Public Hearing for a Traffic Ordinance fixing the maximum speed at which vehicles may be operated over certain roads in Lewis County, Washington: defining offenses, and providing penalties for the violation thereof. The hearing will take

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Oct. 3, 2025, 8:37 a.m.

  7. Warrant Options and Procedure

    *Updated 5/5/2023*The following options may be utilized to address an outstanding warrant:Post cash bail in person at the court’s clerk’s window;Post an out of custody bond; orTurn yourself into the Lewis County Jail. Your matter will be heard the next judicial day.


    District Court - Feb. 19, 2021, 4:08 p.m.

  8. Two-Connection

    Wells that serve two dwelling units or small businesses are by definition a Group B Water Supply. However, Lewis County Code 8.55 establishes reduced regulatory requirements for these types of water systems, LCC 8.55.020 (3). If the proposed water supply will serve two connections or less and does not provide water to 25 or more people per day, the following materials and information apply.Do you need help determining what type of well you have/are proposing? See the flow chart below and the requirements for each type of well in LCC 8.55.020 (3) TABLE 1:If the flow chart above said to …


    Environmental Health - Jan. 19, 2021, 12:54 p.m.

  9. Reynolds Ave/Harrison Ave Corridor Improvements

    OVERVIEWLewis County and the City of Centralia are collaborating to improve the Reynolds Avenue corridor between Harrison Avenue and Pearl Street (SR 507) and the Harrison Avenue corridor between the Reynolds Avenue intersection and the Goodrich Rd-Kuper Rd intersection.Open House #1Open House #2


    Public Works - Nov. 22, 2022, 10:01 a.m.

  10. Record Searches

    This information is intended to give a general idea of the cost and requirements for searches. Please call (360) 740-1165 for further information.Legal descriptions in Lewis County can be lengthy. Due to this fact and the possibility of error, we do not read legal descriptions over the phone. To obtain a copy of a legal description or any document recorded in the Auditor's Office, you can either come in to our office or make a request in writing. You may also perform your own online search by clicking here.When you come in to the Auditor's office, our staff will assist …


    Auditor - April 28, 2011, 9:32 a.m.