Josef Chirhart, the recently named Head Men’s Basketball Coach for Centralia College, is taking on the challenge of running the inaugural 3-on-3 Streetball games for Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce. Prior to joining the basketball program at the College,...
When I talk to constituents in the 20th District about issues affecting our communities and state, many have expressed to me a deep distrust in our governing institutions. This problem is not unique to our region: trust in government has been eroding for decades. In...
Rainier Connect Customer Care Manager Amanda Haines at the business’ Centralia office in April 2023. Local internet provider Rainier Connect has doubled its customer base in recent years, and is continuing to grow with the goal of providing quality, high-speed...
Employers can now register to participate in the Spring job fair produced by the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce (Chamber). This event allows businesses to meet prospective employees in person for on-the-spot interviews or to be a resource for training and...
The Rob Fuller Scholarship fund was established in honor of long-time Lewis County resident, community business owner, volunteer and philanthropist Rob Fuller. Fuller passed away in 2011 from lung cancer but his legacy of philanthropy, commitment to excellence and...
Hannah poses next to a Twin Transit bus she is featured on as part of the 2021 Inclusive Hiring Campaign. Photo Credit: Brittany Voie Cultivating Inclusion – Lewis County is an organization involving a broad array of community partners dedicated to promoting...
Ferrellgas got its start in Chehalis more than 40 years ago by acquiring the Buckeye Gas Products Company and CalGas locations in the area (among many others as well). Matt Sayers has been an account manager with Ferrellgas for more than 22 years. Sayers explained...
After three generations of roofing experience, the Slater family might be the most knowledgeable when it comes to roofing. Ken Slater Sr. founded The Roof Doctor and opened its first location in Olympia in 1959. Ken Jr. began working with his Dad at the age of...
At the young age of 22, Bill Brim became part-owner of his first tractor dealership. Bill and his wife Margaret founded Brim tractor in 1966 in Lynden, Washington. They also had a large impact on the industry as a whole. The Brims brought the first hydraulic-arm...
The Chamber is excited to announce there are 10 different scholarships available to high school students from Centralia, Chehalis and Adna. Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $1000 and are awarded at the annual Rob Fuller Scholarship Luncheon honoring the top 25...
The Washington State Legislature is down to the final month. The House is considering legislation that passed the Senate, the Senate is considering legislation that passed the House, both chambers are reconciling legislation through the conference process, and...
The Power Shop has been selling and servicing power equipment in the Centralia area for more than 65 years. Cedric and Dianne Pruitt have owned and operated the shop since 2005 and their daughter Rebekah Oliver has been running the store for the last decade. The Power...
