The Uncle Sam Billboard in Napavine, recently purchased by the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, featured an updated message that states "NATIVE LAND #CHEHALIS" on Thursday, Oct. 23.
For decades, the landmark sign has been emblazoned with right-wing messages that both entertained and drew the ire of passing motorists.
Last June, the Tribe purchased the sign and the surrounding property, paying $2.5 million in cash.
Chehalis Tribal Director of Government and Public Relations Jeff Warnke told The Seattle Times at the time that the Tribe didn’t have any “serious” idea about the sign’s future, but did intend to take down the politically-charged rhetoric, which tens of thousands of I-5 commuters drove by on a daily basis.
Read more about the sale of the sign here: https://www.chronline.com/stories/uncle-sam-billboard-off-i-5-near-chehalis-bought-by-chehalis-tribe,382246
