Geography & Climate

Lewis County is situated halfway between Seattle and Portland on Interstate 5 and covers approximately 2,452 square miles. Greater Lewis County can be accessed by highways 6 and 12 and includes many scenic locations and tourist attractions including Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Mount Rainier National Park, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Mount Adams, Tatoosh Wilderness, Goat Rocks Wilderness, Riffe Lake, Mayfield Lake and Scanewa Lake. White Pass offers excellent skiing at 4,500 feet elevation, and ocean beaches are a one-hour drive west.

Mount St. Helens’ volcanic activity has drawn high interest to Southwest Washington and is Lewis County’s favorite landmark. The recovery of forested habitat and mountain ecosystem has made a remarkable comeback since the eruption of 1980. The natural geography of the mountain makes for exciting exploring and hiking.

Lewis County’s natural, varied landscape ranging from rolling hills to rugged terrain to lakes, rivers, and streams makes for a beautiful landscape for river kayaking, whitewater rafting, fishing, hang gliding, mountain biking, horseback riding and offroad driving. Winter recreation is especially popular in Lewis County with hundreds of miles of trails for skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing or sledding. Whichever outdoor pastime you enjoy most, Lewis

County is sure to give you plenty of options while taking in an incredible view of the area’s nature and geography.

Lewis County has a generally moderate climate with warm, dry summers and mild winters. The average high temperature is 77°F in August and the average low temperature is 32°F in February. The area receives 54 inches of precipitation annually.

Thank You 2023 Sponsors!

We are so thankful for our chamber members and sponsors! We appreciate all that you do for the community and your continued support. Let’s work together to Promote your business, Protect the Lewis County business environment, and Inform the public of all the wonderful resources available in their community. Chamber events are a great way to engage with other members and the community, and familiarize them with your business’s goods and services.

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Where Heart and History Shape our Future

Chehalis

Over

years of Economic Growth

Three commissioners are elected as the legislative and budget authority serving a population of more than 84,000 people.

KMNT/KELA radio stations are Southwest Washington’s home for music, talk shows, local news and weather forecasts, as well on-air contests and giveaways. They broadcast local high school football and basketball games, as well as WSU Cougar Football/Basketball and Seahawks Football.

Kmnt.com • Kelaam.com

360-736-3321

The Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel located in Rochester, Washington, has everything you need to relax, indulge and if you’re lucky, win! Unwind in the indoor pool, enjoy a burger or pizza from CraftHouse Wood-Fired Pizza or grab a quick bite at Cedar Cafe & Espresso. The Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel is proudly owned and operated by the Chehalis Tribe, a vital community with rich cultural traditions that have endured for centuries.

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Rainier Connect is South Puget Sound’s premier phone, cable TV & high-speed Internet provider for homes and businesses.

Rainier Connect provides quality phone, DSL, cable & TV service in Tacoma, Puyallup, Centralia, Eatonville, Graham & beyond.

Rainierconnect.com • 360-623-4553

United Natural Foods, Inc. is a distributor of natural, organic, specialty, produce, and conventional grocery and non-food products. With over 250,000 products available, from established favorites to the latest trends, the possibilities are endless. An ever-expanding selection of 1,000 new products every month from national brands to local entrepreneurs. UNFI provides everything you need for your store, kitchen, and website.

Unfi.com | 360-330-7200 stihlusa.com • 360-748-8694

STIHL Northwest has served the region for over 30 years, and currently supplies and distributes to 500+ authorized STIHL dealers in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska. STIHL manufactures a wide variety of power tools and equipment including chainsaws, leafblowers, lawnmowers, and many more, and is the number one selling brand of gasoline-powered handheld outdoor power equipment among U.S. landscape professionals.

We’re full-service, which means we’re able to tackle everything ourselves, from high-level strategic planning to all the nitty-gritty elements of execution. Having everyone in-house is not only good for creativity and continuity—but it also enables us to move quickly. As your partner, you don’t need a separate digital, branding, search, or traditional marketing agency.

SilverAgency.com | 360-736-8065

O’Blarney’s Irish Pub in offers a lively fare of great food, drinks, games, and good times.

Try one of their great menus items including burgers, chicken wings, and fish and chips, and enjoy a host of fun amenities like shuffleboard and pull tabs, plus multiple screens to catch the game. In addition to on-screen sports, O’Blarney’s Irish Pub is the home of several sports booster clubs, fantasy leagues, and a loyal customer base who they dearly love!

Located in Centralia, Wash. Live 95 and KITI is Lewis County’s only live and locally owned radio station.

Tune into 95.1 FM or 1420 AM 100.5 FM

Enjoy listening in your car or visit us online to listen live.

360-736-1355 • live95.com