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...
2024 July Economic Report
Pre-register for the Oct. 3 featuring topics of inflation, the recession, interest rates and the economy By The Economic Alliance of Lewis County The Economic Alliance of Lewis County is bringing back two keynote speakers from the Western Washington University’s...
2024 June Economic Report
By The Economic Alliance of Lewis County A group such as the Economic Alli- ance of Lewis County is only as strong as its Board of Directors. They provide strategic focus, engage- ment, passion, clear goals and commit- ment. Your Alliance Board offers all that, plus...
2024 April Economic Report
Dolly Tardiff tagged to lead up the center and its mission of helping underserved people and businesses thrive By The Economic Alliance of Lewis CountyBusiness Development Center Program Manager Economic Alliance of Lewis County Dolly Tardiff’s duties at the Economic...
2024 March Economic Report
After Almost Two Years of Studying and Work, Students Earn a Wage and a Journeyman Card as an Automation Technician By The Economic Alliance of Lewis CountyA Napavine CTE student works on a go-cart.The Economic Alliance of Lewis County is assisting the Napaine School...
2024 February Economic Report
According to Realtor.com, Lewis County remains a buyer’s market, meaning supply is greater than demand By The Economic Alliance of Lewis CountyThe housing market in Lewis County is up in number of listings compared to a year ago in January.Editor’s Note: In October of...
January 2024 Economic Report
Mount Rainier Alone Attracts More Than 2M Tourists Each Year By The Economic Alliance of Lewis CountyMount RainierMillions of residents and visitors from other states enjoy Washington’s fish, wildlife and major outdoors attractions, and Lewis County is a prime...
December 2023 Economic Report
‘A Remarkable Man’ Left a Lasting Legacy in Lewis County By The Economic Alliance of Lewis CountyBuck Hubbert stands up to present the Gail and Carolyn Shaw Industry Award at the Lewis EDC annual banquet a few years ago in this Chronicle file photograph.Buck Hubbert...
November 2023 Economic Report
Group Involved in Centralia Green Energy and Manufacturing Is Supported by the Inflation Reduction Act By The Economic Alliance of Lewis CountyFortescue founder and Executive Chairman Dr. Andrew Forrest AO, center, announced Nov. 16 at the Asia-Pacific Economic...
October 2023 Economic Report
Building Regional Economic Prosperity’ Is the Theme for Thurston County Economic Development Council’s Annual Event Dec. 7 at the Great Wolf Lodge By The Economic Alliance of Lewis CountyA packed house listens to a panel at a past Thurston County Economic Development...
August 2023 Economic Report
Golf pro Austin Abbott Gives Tips to Win the Skills Competition Night Open to Public on Thursday, Sept. 14 By The Economic Alliance of Lewis CountyThe Alliance Open hosted a packed field during last year’s tournament.The Alliance Open, the annual golf tournament...
July 2023 Economic Report
Real Estate Economist Highlights Lewis County Infrastructure and Real Estate Seminar Windermere’s Matthew Gardner Updates His Yearly Real Estate Forecast By the Economic Alliance of Lewis County The Chronicle file photo - Matthew Gardner, the chief economist for...
June 2023 Economic Report
Alliance Hosting Real Estate Forum Oct. 18 Topics to Include Housing Infrastructure, Housing Shortages, Short-Term Rentals, Purchase and Sales, and Renting Compared to Owning Photo Courtesy KR Homes - KR Homes works on an area building site. KR Homes are developers of...
May 2023 Economic Report
Internet Expansion Project in Winlock Enters Engineering Phase By the Economic Alliance of Lewis County Lewis County Commissioners - ToledoTel VP/COO Dale Merten presents an update on the Winlock broadband expansion project to Lewis County Commissioners.The Lewis...
April 2023 Economic Report
Inclusive Career Fair Matches Up Employers With Employees Event to Help Those with Disabilities or Differences Who Have Difficulty Accessing Employment Through the Typical Application Process By the Economic Alliance of Lewis County Lewis County will be hosting its...
March 2023 Economic Report
Courtesy Photo - Aviation biofuel is made from forest residuals, the limbs and branches that are left after the harvesting of managed forests. It can transform wood waste into clean-burning jet fuel.From Forest Waste to Jet Fuel Effort Underway To Tap Into Unused Wood...