Lewis County sees a 1.5% increase
Lewis County suffered another spike in an already dismal unemployment rate, jumping from 13.3 percent in December to 14.8 percent in January, according to the Washington State Department of Employment Security.
The latest figures, released early Tuesday morning, showed Lewis County jumping a spot to the second-highest unemployment by county across the state, tied with Stevens County.
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For community groups/organizations
After months of fundraising blitzes, workplace campaigns and free will donations, the United Way of Lewis County raised $600,000 — just on par with their goal for the seasonal campaign that began last September.
The money’s still trickling in, according to United Way of Lewis County Executive Director Debbie Campbell — and what the organization will do with a chunk of that cash next is the major burning question.
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The Chehalis Business Association is holding its monthly “First Tuesday” event today, along with a social gathering to promote businesses in the Chehalis area.
The CBA Social will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Visiting Nurses Thrift Store at 749 S. Market Blvd. in Chehalis.
The store will also run a half-off promotion for all items purchased during that time.
Many other local businesses will also participate in First Tuesday by offering discounts on goods and accessories. Participating businesses include Advocate Printing, Anthony’s Barber Shop, At Home on Main Street, Book ‘n’ Brush, Deco Gifts, Kaija’s, M & K Town Store, Security State Bank, Sisters Fabrics, Taste of Eden Bakery and Thorbecke’s FitLife Center.
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