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About Risk Management
The Risk Management Department administers the County's self-insurance and claims programs. Risk Management's mission is to provide loss prevention and control programs and consultation, direction, insurance, and claims management services to Lewis County elected officials and departments to reduce or eliminate losses to property, liability, personnel, and net income.We believe that:Accidents and Injuries are preventableSafety can be managedSafety is an individual responsibilitySafety is a way of lifeNothing is more important than employee safetyRisk Management's primary activities are:Risk consultingInsurance procurement above self-insured retention levelsLewis County Self-Insured Fund management and financing for self-insured retention levelsAdministration of workers' compensation and unemployment claims (in …
Risk Management - Feb. 22, 2013, 1:38 p.m.
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The State Noxious Weed Law
The term "noxious" is a legal term, rather than botanical or technical. It is used to describe non-native plants that have been introduced to Washington from other parts of the world and have a damaging impact on the local industries that rely on having a healthy ecosystem and plant community, such as agriculture, etc. Because of their aggressive growth and lack of natural enemies in the state, these species can be highly destructive, competitive, or difficult to control. Noxious weeds can reduce crop yields, destroy native plant and animal habitats, severely limit recreational opportunities, clog waterways, lower land values, create …
Weed Control - Jan. 10, 2012, 3:02 p.m.
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Scope of the Treasurer's Office
Treasurer's Mission StatementAdopted July 22, 2024To protect the management of public funds that have been entrusted to our care, to serve our taxpayers with respect and professionalism, while providing fiscally conservative investment and debt management guidance to Lewis County and its junior taxing districts. We strive to be a trusted source for the management of financial resources to better protect taxpayers and local government taxing districts.The County Treasurer holds a key position of public trust in the financial affairs of local government. Acting as the "bank" for the county, school districts, fire districts, water districts and other units of local …
Treasurer - Dec. 29, 2014, 9:05 a.m.
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SUP25-0002 - Roamers RV Park – 57 Space RV Park – Special Use Permit
Public Hearing Documents The Lewis County Hearing Examiner will hold a virtual land use hearing on Monday, November 17, 2025, starting at 9:00 a.m., or immediately thereafter, for the purpose of taking public testimony and rendering a decision concerning a special use permit application (SUP25-0002) from Andrew Royer. This hearing will be by remote virtual hearing only and no in-person public access to the hearing room. This is the only hearing on the agenda docket.The Lewis County Hearing Examiner is providing public access to the land use hearing through alternative means (online and by phone). The hearing room will not …
Community Development - May 14, 2025, 11:33 a.m.
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About the Prosecutor
The Prosecuting Attorney is the chief legal officer for Lewis County. The primary mission of a Prosecuting Attorney is to enforce criminal laws and work for the victims of crime. This includes obtaining orders for restitution for the victim, informing the victim of court dates, and acting as an advocate for the victim at trial and sentencing. The Prosecuting Attorney also acts as legal counsel to the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners and county departments, assists in certain child support cases, and performs a number of other statutory duties. Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys are appointed by the Prosecuting Attorney to …
Prosecutor - May 7, 2009, 3:59 p.m.
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SUP25-0001 Amendment to previous mining special use permit – Good Crushing, Inc. – Special Use Permit
Decision Documents SUP25-0001 Parties with Standing Letter - HE Decision SUP25-0001 HE Decision - Good Crushing Public Hearing Documents The Lewis County Hearing Examiner will hold a hybrid format land use hearing on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m., or immediately thereafter, for the purpose of taking public testimony and rendering a decision concerning a special use permit application (SUP25-0001) from Good Crushing, Inc. This is the only hearing on the agenda docket.The Lewis County Hearing Examiner is providing public access to the land use hearing through hybrid format and can be accessed in person and by alternative …
Community Development - May 14, 2025, 11:22 a.m.
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Public Records
About Contact Public records are governed by the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56) and pertains to all records prepared, owned, used, or retained by any department or office of Lewis County government, excluding the Lewis County Courts. ContactPublic Records Officer (PRO): Casey Mauermann, Public Disclosure ManagerCherish Willis, Public Records SpecialistAddress Human Resources Office 351 NW North Street, Historic Courthouse Basement Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-2674 Email: publicrecords@lewiscountywa.gov Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays Contact Public Records Records Request InstructionsLewis County utilizes a web-based Records Center for submission, tracking and delivery of records requests. You can …
Public Records - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I quash my warrant?Each court handles quashing warrants differently. Contact the court your warrant is issued from for more information.Who is my attorney?If you have already screened and been assigned an attorney you should have received the name and phone number to your assigned attorney. If you have lost this information please email public.defense@lewiscountywa.gov for further assistance.When is my next court date?Contact your attorney for your next court date or contact the court that your matter is out of. You may also enter your information into Find My Court Date link to obtain the next court date.How can …
Public Defense - April 15, 2025, 1:52 p.m.
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Lewis County Clerk
About Contact The County Clerk is one of several independent, elected officials provided by the Washington State Constitution (Article IV, Sec 26), with specific and special duties assigned by statute, as well as local and state court rules... more » Clerk Law & Justice Center, 2nd Floor 345 W. Main Street Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-2704 Contact the Clerk News FREE LEGAL CLINICS AVAILABLE Clerk | July 16, 2025 More Posts Contact the Clerk's Office Scott Tinney, Clerk Law & Justice Center, 2nd Floor 345 W. Main Street Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-2704 Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday …
Clerk - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.
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Superior Court
About Contact 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... more » Superior Court Law & Justice Center, 4th Floor 345 West Main Street Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-1333 Contact Superior Court News Free Legal Clinics - April/May/June, 2026 Superior Court | April 01, 2026 Free Legal Clinics - Winter 2026 Superior Court | January 13, 2026 Administrative Office of the Courts Launches New Webpage to Aid Litigants Without Lawyers Superior Court | December 02, 2025 Free Legal …
Superior Court - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.