Thank you for your interest in Onalaska Alliance
We are a rural 501c3 non profit
​serving the community of Onalaska, Washington since 2009

Our mission is the reduce poverty, develop natural resources, sponsor community celebrations and bring diverse groups of people together. 
Explore our website to learn more about what we do in our community and how you can get involved. 
Contact us for questions or more information: onalaskaalliance09@gmail.com  

Apple Harvest Festival 2021 Huge Success!

A HUGE thank you to the Onalaska community for another successful Apple Harvest.  We are so thankful for So many groups and people who come together to make this happen!

Welcome 2021-22 Apple Harvest Royal Court

Queen Emma Briggs
Princess Kiley Archey
Little Miss McKenzie Kinswa
Lil Apple Dumplin Averie Luurs-Dubois

Look for them at community events and parades throughout the next year!

Welcome to Onalaska Sign

Onalaska Alliance is pleased to announced a fundraising campaign for a Welcome to Onalaska sign designed by Onalaska alumni Justin Boggs, graduate of University of Oregon School of Art.  

Justin has graciously created this beautiful sign that will be placed at the west side of the new Onalaska Fire Department building, welcoming community members and visitors to our town.  

Donations are needed for the metal, wood frame to hold the sign and placement costs involved.  All funds will go directly toward the completion of this project. 
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Find the DONATE button at the bottom of the page or mail checks to Onalaska Alliance, PO Box 634, Onalaska, WA  98570
​A BIG thank you to the following individuals and businesses that have donated to the sign:
Kathy Peterson, Stephanie Rushton, Cinebar Valley Farms, Marcia McReynolds, Sandy Slimack, Miranda Car, Donna Davis, Jason Watkins, Justin Boggs, Cheryl Williams, Elizabeth Beck, John Blair, and Pat Hanson - donation of saw blade.

Fishing is great at Carlisle Lake!
The lake is open for fishing From April 24th through October 31, 2021
In 2021, Onalaska High School Aquaculture Program planted: 
60 10lb, and 9000 3/4lb Rainbow Trout 
WDFW Released 25 8.3lb and 75 4lb's
They also tagged 5-10 for the fishing derby!  
Thank you Kevin Hoffman,
​Ony HS Aquaculture teacher and students.

Carlisle Lake fishing regulations are set by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 
​For more information about Carlisle Lake fishing, click HERE

Carlisle Lake Construction Project

            A lot of improvements have been made at Carlisle Lake.  A concrete pad has been poured for an RV pad that will serve as a park host. Behind the new pad, a shop has been built for storage.  A main entry gate will be going up as well.  The Playground has also added two new pieces of equipment and the playground will be expanded with wood chips very soon and new grass planted in that area. There are new boundary rocks instead of the big freeway blocks that enclose the area for a more open look.  Finally the parking lot has been sealed to preserve the current pavement.  Bollards at the entrance of the trails will finish the project for this year.  This Spring, more rock will be added to top dress the trails as well as light poles close to the playground.  All this has been done through a legislative grant sponsored by our local Legislators and Senators.  

Onalaska Alliance Projects
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           About Onalaska Alliance                                                 Donors & Supporters

Welcome to Our Community!

Take Exit 71 Off I-5 south of Chehalis and head east 7 miles on Hwy 508.
Onalaska is located in Lewis County, Washington just a few miles southeast of Chehalis, WA.
Our town is the home of the Onalaska Apple Harvest Festival, and beautiful Carlisle Lake.
​We would like to invite you to visit our wonderful community to enjoy the natural beauty, and our many recreational opportunities.

2019 Apple Harvest Festival...

...was a huge huge success!  Many people said it was our biggest festival yet!  This was made possible because of the many volunteers who donated their time, talents and resources to put on an amazing festival!  You are all amazing!  THANK YOU!

Become a Community Supporter

Volunteer support is at the heart of Onalaska Alliance.  Click on the link below to see how you can be a supporter or donor.  

Carlisle Lake Work party
June 15, 2019​

A huge thank you to the many volunteers and businesses who supported the development of Carlisle Lake Park!

Carlisle Lake is maintained by volunteers who help pick up garbage, weed eat brush along the lake and mow laws throughout the summer months.  If you are interested in helping keep our park looking beautiful, contact Cathy Murphy at 360-978-4018 to set up a time to help.  Volunteers work on their own time that best meets their schedule.  Or send us an email: onalaskaalliance09@gmail.com

About Onalaska Alliance

 The Onalaska Alliance is a 501c3 non-profit corporation, the mission and purpose of which is to develop innovative and sustainable economic and educational opportunities compatible with a rural lifestyle in Onalaska and the surrounding area, uniting people of diverse backgrounds to:

Reduce poverty | Enhance and develop cultural and natural resources | Develop alliances with surrounding communities, and | Promote the common goals of community and celebration 

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