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Poison Hemlock
Conium maculatum Poison Hemlock - Very tall biennial that can grow up to around 12 feet in height. Stems will have purple splotches that help with identification.Leaves: Leaves are fern-like, toothed and finely divided. Look very similar to wild carrot leaves.Flowers: Flowers bloom from April-August. Flowers are small, white, and occur in 4–8-inch umbrella-shaped clusters.Habitat: Plant is highly adaptive, but prefers rich, moist soil.Weed Classification: B SelectWhy is it a Noxious Weed?The entire plant is toxic to animals and humans. Contains poisonous alkaloids, such as coniine. Poison Hemlock can spread quickly and infest large areas.Poison Hemlock should not be burned, …
Weed Control - Sept. 29, 2022, 9:48 a.m.
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Public Records Act - Exemptions from Disclosure
The Public Records Act provides that a number of types of documents and/or parts of documents are exempt from public inspection and copying. The following is more information about Exemptions from Disclosure.Table of PRA ExemptionsList of public disclosure exemptions contained in the Revised Code of Washington. https://www.atg.wa.gov/sunshine-committee
Public Records - April 30, 2018, 2:08 p.m.
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Fee Schedule
During the 2025 legislative session, the Washington State Legislature passed HB 1858 which increases the recording fee to $301.00 for recording an assignment, substitution, or appointment of trustee. SHB 1498 was also passed increasing the marriage license fee by $100.00.Click here to view the fee schedule that went into effect on July 27, 2025.Click here to view a breakdown of how the fees are distributed
Auditor - Oct. 9, 2015, 8:04 a.m.
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2017 Budget
2017 Final Resolution-presented to the BOCC and Public on 12/05/16. 2017 Preliminary Budget Summary2017 Preliminary Power Point (does not include final changes)- Public Information meeting on 11/21/16 General Fund-Prelim Revenue Detail Expenditure Detail Special Revenue Funds-Prelim Revenue Detail Expenditure Detail Debt Service Funds-Prelim Revenue Detail Expenditure Detail Capital Funds-Prelim Revenue Detail Expenditure Detail Enterprise Funds-Prelim Revenue Detail Expenditure Detail Internal Service Funds-Prelim Revenue Detail Expenditure Detail
Budget - Nov. 10, 2016, 6:07 p.m.
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FAQs
I've been told I need a covenant for my well, what does that mean? See our Sanitary Control Area Covenants page for more information. What is a declaration of covenant? What is a restrictive covenant? See our Sanitary Control Area Covenants page for more information. I've been told I need to complete a justification for reduction in Sanitary Control Area. How do I go about doing this? Answer If I am wanting to subdivide my property, what will the requirements be for the wells? Answer If I want to do a boundary line adjustment, what will the requirements be for …
Environmental Health - Oct. 23, 2014, 9:07 a.m.
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Upcoming Sheriff's Sales
CLICK ON UNDERLINED LINKS FOR DETAILS OF EACH SALEIMPORTANT NOTE: Properties auctioned in a Sheriff's Sale DO NOT include a title search. Potential buyers are responsible to check for past due taxes, liens, water/sewer connections (municipalities), or other liens/fees in any auction. The Sheriff's Office cannot provide legal advice. The Sheriff makes no claims as to condition of the subject property. APRIL 2026 April 17, 2026 - Order of Sale 25-2-00181-21, Sale 120 Shirlee Ave, Centralia, WA JANUARY 2026 January 9, 2026 - Postponement Notice 1009 SE 1st St, Winlock, WA, Order of Sale 25-2-00181-21 OPENING BID: $200,540.00 SOLD to …
Sheriff - Feb. 25, 2019, 9:24 a.m.
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Reserve Deputy Coroner Program
The office has Reserve Deputy Coroner Academy which is a volunteer, non-paid position. The training consists of classroom, office responsibilities, ride along with law enforcement, observing dispatch and assisting Deputy Coroners on calls and in office.Reserve Deputy Coroners ride along with Deputy Coroners to scenes and assist with investigations under the supervision of the Deputy Coroner. Reserves gradually perform more complex roles during the investigations.The Reserve Deputy Coroner program does not guarantee paid employment but when time comes to hire paid Deputy Coroners we naturally look at the reserve staff first.At this time there is no plan to start a …
Coroner - Aug. 30, 2022, 10:22 a.m.
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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.
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Property Tax Levy Information
Levy rates and Collection amounts 2026 Levy Rates and Amounts2025 Levy Rates and Amounts2024 Levy Rates and Amounts2023 Levy Rates and Amounts2022 Levy Rates and Amounts2021 Levy Rates and Amounts2020 Levy Rates and Amounts2019 Levy Rates and Amounts2018 Levy Rates and Amounts2017 Levy Rates and Amounts2016 Levy Rates and Amounts2015 Levy Rates and Amounts2014 Levy Rates and Amounts2013 Levy Rates and Amounts2012 Levy Rates and Amounts2011 Levy Rates and Amounts District Contact information by TCA Your property tax rates consist of a combination of all of the Taxing Districts your property supports. This is called your Tax Code Area (TCA). …
Assessor - Jan. 21, 2015, 8:31 a.m.
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Toxicology
In some cases, blood will be sent to a toxicology laboratory for testing to determine what substances may be in the decedent's system and what those levels are.This testing can take 4-6 weeks to come back at which point the results are sent to the assigned Forensic Pathologist who will use the results to make the final determination of cause and manner of the death. The entire process can take up to 8 weeks.A Death Certificate can be issued for the case as soon as a mortuary has been chosen by the legal next of kin. The cause/manner of death …
Coroner - Nov. 26, 2025, 10:35 a.m.