“Yeah, we’ve got a drone for that.” This is Blue Skies Drones motto, no matter the industry! What began as a drone rental shop for hobbyists has grown into a one-stop shop for not only renting the newest drones on the market, but also providing full sales, service,...
You won’t find a busier or more recommended cafè in the city of Centralia than Berry Fields Cafè. Just voted “Best Restaurant” and “Best Lunch” for the Best of Lewis County, it’s easy to see that the community has proclaimed its love of this family-owned and operated...
The city of Chehalis has a myriad of curious stories to tell about its past. In 1969 a little bookstore was born by the name of “The Book Rack.” In 1983 the business changed hands, and added “The Brush”, and moved into its current location in downtown...
It’s been a little over a year since Jonathan and Ralph Hubbert bought Powersports Northwest in downtown Centralia. Before buying the Powersport dealership the Hubbert family were fourth-generation owners of Tires Incorporated, and sold to Bridgestone in 2019. After...
As cooler temperatures settle across western Washington, the American Red Cross Northwest Region urges everyone to safely heat their home by following critical steps to avoid a home fire. Heating equipment is the leading cause of home fire deaths, with most occurring...
What originally started in 1990 as a small farm-fresh fruit stand, has evolved over the years into the restaurant that the readers of The Chronicle newspaper have voted ‘Best Dinner’ for 2022 in Lewis County. Jeremy’s Farm to Table specializes in not only farm-fresh...
Volunteering for the Chamber of Commerce is a great opportunity to support locally owned businesses and get out and make an impact in our community. Lewis County native Cara Legg has been volunteering over the past 3 years with the Chamber. Legg grew up in Onalaska,...
November kicks off the #ChooseLocal and #ShopLocal season and it is a good opportunity to think about the reasons to choose local. The intersection of technology and a busy holiday season make it all too easy to jump online rather than visit a brick-and-mortar store....
There are few retail stores that have endured the test of time quite like Bartel’s Clothing & Shoes located in downtown Chehalis. With a legacy of personalized service Bartel’s is celebrating their Centennial Anniversary this year. Bartel’s was originally founded...
Blum was born and raised in Centralia. She left for college in 2005, attending University of Jamestown in North Dakota, and also Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho receiving a BA in Business Management and minoring in Marketing. She moved back to...
The mission of the Centralia Downtown Association (CDA), is to unite and empower residents, merchants and civic leaders to promote, beautify, and develop a vibrant and prosperous downtown that celebrates its history and preserves its historic charm for all Centralians...
As a longtime small business owner, I understand the value local business brings to our economy and the community. I believe businesses thrive when government keeps a limited role and the marketplace is allowed to work freely. Our County government should seek to...
