A student does classwork at Centralia Christian School on Wednesday, May 10. By Emily Fitzgerald/[email protected] Some churches have the capacity to set up their own schools for the children of its congregation, but in Lewis County, those church-based schools are...
Photo by Emily Fitzgerald - Chris Hoel of The Power Shop poses for a photo in the business’ display at the 57th Annual Home Show in Chehalis on Saturday, April 15, 2023.Photo by Emily Fitzgerald -Ben Perez, 9, poses next to the LEGO structure that won him second...
Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce is bringing the fun and excitement of 3-on-3 basketball to the community. Slated for August 5 and 6 in downtown Chehalis, Lucky Eagle Casinos has become the Presenting Sponsor. Additional sponsors are sought to promote the...
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...
