Chehalis Community
Welcome to Chehalis
Chehalis, Washington is a small city located almost exactly halfway between
Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon. The historic downtown and most
of the city's amenities are nestled at the base of a small range of forested
hills. From numerous vantage points in the hills just west of town, one
can see Mount Rainier, Mount Adams, and Mount St. Helens—weather
permitting.
- Chehalis is located in Lewis County, Washington, United States.
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The population was
7,601 at the 2024 census.
- It is the county seat of Lewis County.
Interstate 5 offers quick, convenient access to many great Pacific Northwest
destinations.
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Seattle, offers sports — NFL football (Seahawks), NHL hockey (Kraken), Major League baseball (Mariners) and Professional Soccer (Sounders). Not to mention its world-class music, restaurants and shopping.
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About three hours north is
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada — truly an international crossroads.
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Portland, Oregon is two hours south. The city’s thriving downtown and historic
neighborhoods entice visitors from all over the world.
- A two-hour drive gets you to the Cascade Mountains and Mt. Rainier for
a world of wintertime play — downhill and cross-country skiing,
snowmobiling and snowshoeing.
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There are several beautiful national and state parks within a few hours drive.
Olympic National Park,
Mt. Rainier National Park and
Mt. St. Helens to name a few.
- The Pacific Ocean also is just over an hour away, replete with clamming
and beach-combing.
Learn More About Our Community
The southwest Washington service area encompasses a five-county area including
Grays Harbor, Pacific, Mason, Thurston and Lewis counties. What is it
like to live in southwest Washington? Check out the links below to find
out more information about some of the cities and schools in our area.
