Economic Report

2025 May Economic Report

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...