By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce As Thanksgiving approaches, I find myself reflecting on what this season truly means. It’s more than a day of turkey, football, and family traditions — it’s a time to slow down, take stock of our blessings, and recognize...
Incumbent Kate McDougallCITY OF CHEHALISCouncil Position #1Incumbent Kate McDougallSince I made Chehalis my home in 2019, I have been privileged to be a part of this wonderful city. Honored to be elected to the City Council in 2021, I am dedicated to ensuring the...
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Good government does not happen by accident. It requires leaders who are accountable and citizens who are engaged. As your state representative and House Republican Caucus Chair, I have seen firsthand how the policies...
Chad TaylorBy Chad TaylorPublisher - The Chronicle This fall, our communities in Centralia, Chehalis, and across Lewis County are once again preparing to cast ballots in local elections. While national races often dominate the headlines, it’s the local contests—city...
Photos ProvidedBy Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Tony Baker’s career in construction began in California, where summers meant long days working for his uncle’s hardwood flooring company. He learned the art of laying and finishing floors by hand — and...
Shown here is Julie Shaffley, owner of Good Health Nutrition CenterBy Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Julie Shaffley’s passion for wellness and entrepreneurship began in the 1970s, when the Minnesota native spent summers visiting relatives in Washington....
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Attend school events, or speak with local students,I’m reminded of something simple but powerful—our young people are the future. They are the future employees who will join our companies, the entrepreneurs who will open...
Chehalis Livestock Market has been a member of the Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce off and on since 1993. Shown here is Brenda Balmelli.By Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Sitting in the livestock arena, observers will hear the clipped cadence of...
Darrel Arthur, Location Manager at Valley Ag in Chehalis.By Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Valley Agronomics (Valley Ag) has been a vital part of the Lewis County agricultural landscape for over 40 years. Although the company has operated under a variety...
By Cynthia MudgeFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Agriculture has always been at the heart of Lewis County, and the Southwest Washington Fair stands as a proud celebration of that heritage. From its humble beginnings to its status today as a regional staple, the fair...
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce Washington State is an agricultural powerhouse. From the wheat fields of Eastern Washington to the dairy farms and orchards of the Southwest, agriculture is deeply ingrained in our economy, culture, and identity. As your...
By Peter AbbarnoFor the C-C Chamber of Commerce As your State Representative, I’ve seen firsthand how our public parks—both state and local—are more than just green spaces. They are cherished community centers, vital to our health, well-being, and economy. Whether...
