By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce As your representative and a proud member of our vibrant Lewis County community,I’ve always believed that small businesses are the heartbeat of our local economy. From the corner café serving morning coffee to the...
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KITI and Live 95: Live, Locally Owned Radio
Station Manager Matt Shannon smiles while DJing Live 95’s morning show.By Sigourney OrstadFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce If you live in Lewis County, you’ve likely turned on your car radio and tuned in to Live 95 or KITI. While Live 95 was established more recently —...
KACS Christian Radio: Community Building and Positive Family Values
General Manager Cameron Beierle and his wife, Colleen, show off the KACS studio.By Sigourney OrstadFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Since 1991, KACS Christian Radio has been providing quality, family friendly Christian radio throughout Lewis County. KACS was founded by...
KELA and KMNT Radio Stations: Honoring a Rich Past While Broadcasting a Bright Future
General Manager Lindy Waring poses in KELA and KMNT’s office.By Sigourney OrstadFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce KELA and KMNT, Centralia-based radio stations with deep roots in the community, continue to blend tradition with innovation. KELA, Lewis County’s news talk...
Washington’s business climate is on the line – and so is your voice to fight it
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Washington’s business climate is already among the worst in the nation, ranking 35th overall. When you combine that with one of the country’s most regressive and complex tax systems, ranking 45th for fairness, it’s no...
St. Joseph School is Dedicated to Well-Rounded Education
First graders in Ms. Bortner’s class learn about the difference between queen bees and worker beesBy Sigourney OrstadFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce For more than 100 years, St. Joseph School has provided high-quality, faith-based education to students from across...
Bethel Church is a Hub for Community Service
Pastor Gering shows off the Hub City Mission’s kitchen which is used to prepare the weekly community meals.By Sigourney OrstadFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Poised at the end of Tower Avenue in downtown Centralia, the Hub City Mission is one of Bethel Church’s...
Washington’s affordability crisis – A tax hike too big for businesses to bear
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Washington’s business community has long been the backbone of our economy, providing jobs, innovation, and essential goods and services. But today, those businesses are under siege—not by market forces or competition,...
United Methodist Church: Creativity Flourishes and Compassion Abounds
Pastor Zachary Taylor poses at the front of United Methodist’s sanctuary.By Sigourney OrstadFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce The United Methodist Church of Chehalis might be well-known around town for the tongue-in-cheek messages on its billboard, but what truly stands...
The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber Hosts Annual Scholarship Luncheonand Oversees Nine Scholarship Efforts offered by Community Leaders
Shown here are the 2025 Rob Fuller Scholarship recipients representing $10,000 in scholarships.By Sigourney OrstadFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce The Centralia-Chehalis Chamber Hosts Annual Scholarship Luncheon and Oversees Nine Scholarship Efforts Offered by...
Caring Transitions: A Company Living Up to Its Name
Teresa Murphy with Caring Transitions!By Sigourney OrstadFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce With their compassionate and swift team, Caring Transitions has been helping Lewis County seniors move into the next chapter of their lives for nearly ten years. Owner of Caring...
2025 Home and Interior Trends
Arvid’s Interior & Design has a wide selection of ideas and colors tofreshen any home.By Sigourney OrstadFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce As excitement grows for the 59th Annual Home and Interior Show, it’s a great time to take a look at the rising home and...