Economic Report
2025 September Economic Report
Lewis County’s economic profile: Highest growth is expected in education and health services By The Economic Alliance of Lewis CountyWood product manufacturing is a major industry in Lewis County. Washington state’s slowing economic growth is reflected in the...
2025 August Economic Report
The good news: Nationwide, supply chains are coming back online By The Economic Alliance of Lewis County One of the bright spots in the construction trade is the leveling out of supply chain problems.Washington state is suffering from a construction labor shortage,...
2025 July Economic Report
Company will turn sawmill waste into products that lower carbon pollution By The Economic Alliance of Lewis County A father and son duo of entrepreneurs, with a scientist mixed in, is building a business — called Regenerative Industrial— in Lewis County to turn forest...
2025 May Economic Report
Five hikes a delightful way to ring in the spring conditions By The Economic Alliance of Lewis County Memorial Weekend signals the beginning of the tourist season, with the Packwood Flea Market leading the way through this Monday. Established in the 1970s, Packwood is...
2025 April Economic Report
Narrowing regulations on the Endangered Species Act would also allow for more timber sales By The Economic Alliance of Lewis County Photos provided by Cascade Forest Conservancy & U.S. Forest ServicePresident Trump wants more logging in our national forests —...
2025 March Economic Report
Corrosion issues put the brakes on the Cascades route stop in Centralia; new state-of-the-art trains set to arrive next spring By The Economic Alliance of Lewis County Photos provided by AmtrakCentralia Amtrak is down to one train stop after inspectors found most of...
2025 February Economic Report
Well attended event hands out four awards at the annual banquet By The Economic Alliance of Lewis CountyNew Economic Alliance of Lewis County Chair Stuart Cavness addresses the crowd at the group’s annual banquet. The Alliance annual banquet was well attended.The...
2025 January Economic Report
Dave Upthegrove, Washington’s new commissioner of public lands, leans against the Daniel J. Evans coastal redwood tree in Olympialast week, his first day in office. The tree is named in honor of the former governor.Tracts in Lewis, Thurston, Grays Harbor and Pacific...
2024 December Economic Report
By The Economic Alliance of Lewis CountyThe 2025 Newmar Super Star 4059. Washington state will place restrictions on sales of 2025 RV models, medium- to heavy-duty trucks and interstate tractor-trailers. Washington’s minimum wage going up to $16.66 per hour...
2024 November Economic Report
Yearly event is set for Dec. 5 at Great Wolf Lodge By The Economic Alliance of Lewis County The Economic Alliance of Lewis County is one of five regional economic groups to participate in the Regional Economic Forecast and Innovation EXPO at the Great Wolf Lodge in...
2024 September Economic Report
By Lenee LangdonThe Economic Alliance of Lewis County The Discover Lewis County Photo Contest recently concluded, showcasing the region’s unique charm and natural beauty under the theme “Showcasing Lewis County.” The contest, which took place from June 15 to Aug. 16,...
2024 August Economic Report
By The Economic Alliance of Lewis County The Chehalis River Basin Flood Control Zone District has released new information about the proposed flow-through dam for flood control on the Chehalis River near Pe Ell, an innovative flood risk solution that reduces flood...