1. Things To Remember When Calling 911

    WHEN TO CALL 9-1-1 9-1-1 is for police, fire, or medical emergencies when immediate action is required:someone’s health, safety or property is in jeopardy or a crime is in progress. Examples of EMERGENCIESRobbery in ProgressFireInjury Vehicle AccidentExamples of NON-EMERGENCIESStolen BicycleVehicle Break-InNoise Complaint If you need police assistance that is not of an emergency nature (for example, your situation is a valid police matter but does not require immediate attention), please use your local 10-digit non-emergency numbers.Lewis County's Non-Emergency Number: 360-740-1105 Tips for calling 911Provide your address fully and clearly to include your unit or apartment number. You should know what …


    911 Communications - March 27, 2012, 12:57 p.m.

  2. Connecting Neighbors for Earth Month: Bike Maintenance

    If you want to become more of a Do-It-Yourselfer, meet resourceful people in your community, and help the environment at the same time, the WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteers have organized “Connecting Neighbors,” a series of workshops, events, and open houses in honor of Earth Month in conjunction with the MRC Tool Bucket Library (TBL) and local partners.The workshops take place every Friday starting on April 3 and running through May 1 with a special event on Saturday, May 2, to round out the Earth Month celebration. Some workshop locations are in the neighboring Centralia Christian School …


    Solid Waste - March 17, 2026, 10:44 a.m.

  3. 2010 SALES FOR 2011 ASSESSMENTS, 2012 TAX YEAR

    2010 SALES REPORTED BY SCHOOL DISTRICT REPORTS BY SCHOOL DISTRICT The following page(s) includes sales data and statistics considered to value Lewis County residential improved properties for Assessment Year 2011 for Taxes payable in 2012. The assessment/lien date for Assessment Year 2011 is 1/1/2011. This means your assessed value should reflect 100% market value of your property as of 1/1/2011. The information provided on this page reflects vacant land and residential improved properties which sold in calendar year 2010, the preceding 12 months prior to the assessment/lien date. These transactions were considered to best reflect the current market. Citizens using …


    Assessor - Dec. 4, 2013, 10:47 a.m.

  4. FAQ's

    What are noxious weeds? "Noxious weed" is the traditional, legal term for invasive, non-native plants that are highly destructive, competitive, and difficult to control or eliminate. Noxious weeds can include non-native grasses, flowering plants, shrubs, and even trees. Noxious weeds can also include aquatic plants. Many noxious weeds started out as ornamental plants that eventually escaped the garden setting, while others were accidentally introduced through human travel and trade. Regardless of how they got to Washington State, all noxious weeds pose a serious threat to our economy, agriculture, local ecosystems, and wildlife habitats. Some noxious weeds are toxic to humans …


    Weed Control - April 12, 2016, 1:22 p.m.

  5. Special Services Bureau

    SPECIAL SERVICES BUREAU – CHIEF GABRIEL FRASE The Special Services Bureau encompasses the Records, Civil, Investigations, and Property and Evidence Divisions for the office. The Special Services Bureau consists of an Administrative Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, Property & Evidence Manager, Detectives, and Support Technicians. RECORDS DIVISION: The Records Division is under the direct supervision of the Administrative Sergeant and consists of eight Support Technicians. The division is responsible for the entry and maintenance of records generated by Operations Bureau and Special Services Bureau employees. The employees of this division are also responsible for processing public records requests, and work closely with …


    Sheriff - March 13, 2015, 10:21 a.m.

  6. Morton kicks off 2026 Repair & Sustainability Fairs

    Repair & Sustainability Fair: East End Edition: The WSU Lewis County Master Recycler Composter (MRC) volunteers are partnering with the Morton Senior Center, the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility and community volunteers to host the first Repair & Sustainability Fair in 2026. This event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 14 at the Morton Senior Center, 103 Westlake Ave., Morton, WA 98356.If you have something around your home that needs to be fixed, don't throw it out and bury it in the landfill forever. Bring it to this event. Volunteers will be on hand to do …


    Solid Waste - Feb. 6, 2026, 1:40 p.m.

  7. 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.

  8. Knapweeds (Spotted, Diffuse, and Meadow)

    Centaurea spp. (stoebe, diffusa, and x moncktonii) Spotted Knapweed Rosette Spotted Knapweed Diffuse Knapweed Rosette Diffuse Knapweed Meadow Knapweed Meadow Knapweed rosette Spotted Knapweed - A biennial or perennial that typically grows about 5 feet tall and has a stout taproot. Is hairy with a rough and woolly appearance. First year rosettes and second year flowering stems.Leaves: Rosette leaves deeply lobed, upper leaves are generally un-lobed.Flowers: Flowers bloom from June-October. Solitary flowerheads. Egg-shaped plant scales (bracts) with a black/brown triangular tip that make the plant look spotted.Diffuse Knapweed - An annual, biennial, or perennial plant growing up to around 3 …


    Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:48 a.m.

  9. Destroyed Property

    DESTROYED PROPERTY CLAIM TAXPAYER'S CLAIM FOR REDUCTION OF ASSESSMENTS AND THE ABATEMENT OF TAXES RESULTING FROM DESTROYED REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY, OR LOSS OF VALUE IN A DECLARED DISASTER AREA RCW 84.70.010 AND RCW 84.70.040Eligibility:Claims must be filed with the County Assessor within three (3) years of the date of destruction or loss of value.No relief shall be given to any person who is convicted of arson with regard to the property for which relief is sought.Assessment Reduction:Any real or personal property that has been placed upon the Assessment Roll as of January 1 of the assessment year in which …


    Assessor - March 30, 2018, 9:36 a.m.

  10. Domestic Violence/Civil Protection Orders

    Obtaining a Civil Protection Order If you are in imminent danger or know someone in imminent danger from domestic violence, dial 9-1-1 immediately! Who is eligible for a Civil Protection Order? Civil Protection OrdersWashington State law allows a person (called the Petitioner) to file a civil case asking the court to grant an order to protect them from another person (called the Respondent) whose behavior is abusive, threatening, exploitative, or harassing. Washington State law on civil protection orders can be found here: RCW 7.105.A single petition is used when filing for a protection order that includes the following types of …


    Clerk - Feb. 11, 2009, 9:04 a.m.