KELA & KMNT Radio staff promote a variety of community events.By Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce With “A Country Christmas” as the theme of the 75th annual Santa Parade, selecting KMNT Country Radio as this year’s Grand Marshal was a perfect fit. KMNT – “The Mountain” – has been Lewis County’s country station since 2005 when Clear Channel Communications purchased the station. In 2007, Bicoastal Media acquired KMNT-FM and KELA-AM from iHeart Radio (formerly Clear Channel),...

Government works better when you’re in the room

Dec 5, 2025 | Business Connections

By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Earlier this month, community members in Lewis County gathered for the Chamber forum to discuss priorities for the coming year. I appreciate the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce for its continued advocacy for local businesses and civic engagement. As The Chronicle reported, the conversation reflected both optimism about our region’s potential and deep concern about the growing financial pressures facing working families, seniors, and small...

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The cities of Centralia and Chehalis are located on the west side of Lewis County. This is a vibrant and growing area. The two cities are centrally located between Seattle and Portland, yet each town has their distinct personalities. Centralia is home to Centralia Community College, an historic downtown, and Borst Park.

Chehalis offers a quaint downtown, the bright and active Penny Park, museums and is the eastern starting point for Willapa Trail that winds along a former railroad track to the coast.

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