1. Slenderflower Thistle & Turkish Thistle

    Carduus tenuiflorus & Carduus cinereus Slenderflower Thistle Slenderflower Thistle Turkish Thistle Turkish Thistle Slenderflower Thistle - Grows up to 6.5 feet tall with loose hairs on the stem.Leaves: Leaves are 4-10 in. around the base of the plant with 6-10 spines. Leaves sometimes have light wooly hairs and get smaller as you move up the stem.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-July. Clusters of 5-20+ pink flowers are usually found near the tops of the stems.Habitat: Dry open areas like pastures, ranges, right-of-ways, and areas of soil disturbance.Weed Classification: AWhy is it a Noxious Weed?Slenderflower thistle invades and spreads quickly on ranges …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 10:57 a.m.

  2. Senior or Disability Exemption

    For information regarding Senior or Disability Exemptions, please contact the Lewis County Assessor at (360) 740-1392. You may also click here for more information.


    Treasurer - Feb. 17, 2016, 2:45 p.m.

  3. Abandoned Vehicle

    . For further information regarding abandoned vehicles which do not meet the criteria for ‘junk vehicles’, please see the attached link to Washington State Patrol: Abandoned Vehicles


    Code Compliance - June 8, 2022, 8:43 a.m.

  4. List of Boards and Commissions

    911 Executive Board (Combined Users Committee)Advisory Committee to the Lewis County Board of HealthArea Agency on Aging Advisory Council (Lewis/Mason/Thurston)Board of EqualizationBoundary Review BoardCommunity Action Council of Lewis Mason and Thurston CountiesDistressed Counties Fund / Rural Economic Development Public Facilities Advisory Committee (.09)LEOFF Disability BoardLewis County Airport System Advisory BoardLewis County Civil Service CommissionLewis County Historical Society Board of DirectorsLewis County Law and Justice CouncilLewis County Salary CommissionLewis County Water Conservancy BoardLocal Criminal Justice Treatment Account PanelLocal Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)Lodging Tax Advisory CommitteeNoxious Weed BoardPacific Mountain Workforce Development CouncilPlanning CommissionPublic Facilities DistrictSolid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) RCW 70.95SWW Fair …


    Commissioners - March 29, 2016, 11:10 a.m.

  5. Issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an experienced Rodeo Producer to provide a high-quality, family-friendly rodeo performance during the 2026 Fair. Proposals must be submitted electronically through OpenGov.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Dec. 17, 2025, 2:21 p.m.

  6. Issue request for proposals for fiber infrastructure upgrade in the Lewis County Law and Justice Building and Jail. Proposals are due in OpenGov (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa) by 5 p.m. Aug. 29.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Aug. 6, 2025, 11:45 a.m.

  7. Technology

    Technology available for use in the courtroom:EaselLightboxDocument CameraWebex AccessHDMI ports to display to Courtroom TV's at counsel table.Please contact Court Administrator for technology requests at 360-740-1333 Ext. 3.


    Superior Court - Nov. 2, 2010, 2:25 p.m.

  8. Issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to provide 2026 Annual Structural Engineering Services for public works projects. Submissions are due electronically through OpenGov (https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/lewiscountywa) by 2 p.m. Feb. 6, 2026.

    Please see the attached notice.


    Commissioners - Jan. 9, 2026, 2:45 p.m.

  9. *BOCC Wrap-Up / County Manager Update

    Please see the attached agenda.Resolution 25-363: Declare disaster in Lewis CountyResolution 25-364: Adopt a temporarily reduced building inspection fee for flood-impacted structuresResolution 25-365: Temporarily reduce the coliform (bacteria) water testing fees for flood-impacted individuals in East Lewis County


    Commissioners - Dec. 12, 2025, 4:30 p.m.

  10. Administrative Office of the Courts Launches New Webpage to Aid Litigants Without Lawyers

    The Administrative Office of the Courts' (AOC) Equity and Access Program has recently launched Self-Help Washington (SHW) to provide accessible resources to help people without lawyers to navigate Washington Courts. SHW is an ongoing work in progress with more resources and topics having already been added since launch.Current topics and resources include:The Americans with Disabilities ActAdult GuardianshipGetting Legal HelpCourt Preparation TipsFinding Court RecordsConnecting with Courthouse FacilitatorsEviction and Housing IssuesVideo ResourcesTribal CourtsUpcoming features with include translation to multiple languages, a legal glossary, a list of language access coordinators, a visual case process guide and more.


    Superior Court - Dec. 2, 2025, 3:06 p.m.