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This 1916 photo from the Detering farm shows, from left, Fred, Edna, Hazel, Howard, Georgia, Elma, Ralph, Nellie, Ruby and Herman.
Julie McDonald: Detering offspring among the Rayton descendants in Lewis County
John and Angeline Rayton raised a family of 11 children, and their descendants still populate Lewis County today. The Rayton family history has been preserved in a history book compiled by June … more
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A dispatcher uses one of three mouses to control her computer screens at the 911 Dispatch Center in August 2019.
Sean Swope commentary: There should never be a time when a 911 call goes unanswered
In recent weeks, I have received alarming reports from two residents of Lewis County who, in moments of critical need, called 911 only to be routed to voicemail. Imagine facing a … more
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Brian Mittge: Thoughts on fatherhood, faithfulness and fidelity
As we celebrate fathers with cards and barbecue picnics this weekend, let’s take a moment to look at some of what we admire most in the great dads (and moms) out there: faithfulness and … more
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State Senate Republican Leader John Braun, R-Centralia
John Braun: Give Washington parents the right to choose how their children are educated
A dozen years ago, the state Supreme Court declared our state's approach to funding K-12 education had failed. Some legislators wanted to respond to the historic ruling in McCleary v. Washington … more
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FILE PHOTO — Students with the Boistfort School District walk along the Chehalis River Discovery Trail while identifying trees after working to plant saplings in Centralia.
Commentary: Life of a nonprofit land trust in the Chehalis River Basin
The Chehalis River Basin Land Trust was born from two ideas. One was the appreciation of the beauty of this wonderful area, and the second was the desire to preserve this splendid diversity for … more
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Chad Taylor is owner and publisher of The Chronicle. He can be reached at chad@chronline.com.
Publisher's Note: Parents have a right to know about their kids in school
One would think parental access to their own children’s school records would be a non-controversial issue. Unfortunately, parents across Washington have expressed frustration that those … more
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This turn-of-the-century photo of the Black house, barn and hopfields was provided by Susan Remund, who now resides on the property.
Julie McDonald: Rayton descendants share recollections of early years
Lois Keen. Jim Stafford. David White. Alice Forth. LeeRoy Wisner. Joanne Clark. Gene Crocker. Dorothy Mueller. Sharon Johnson. Edith Duncan. Jo Moon. Those are only a few of the many descendants … more
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Sen. John Braun listens to Rep. Jim Walsh during a public hearing on income tax at the state Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.
John Braun: Initiative takes handcuffs off police, but more work is needed
The three initiatives passed this year by the Legislature took effect June 6. Initiative 2081 creates a parental bill of rights for K-12 education. It will be great for parents who want to be … more
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Centralia College President Bob Mohrbacher talks about bachelor programs available for students while taking U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez on a tour of the campus in January 2023.
Bob Mohrbacher: ‘FAFSA simplification’ turns out to be more complicated for everyone
Federal changes to the financial aid application are causing big delays for colleges and students. When the U.S. Department of Education announced it was revamping the Free Application for … more
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John Plomondon and John “Plug Ugly” Yockton, of the Chehalis Indians, are pictured in front of a 1915-16 Model T Touring car on A Street in Vader in this photo provided by the Lewis County Historical Museum.
Julie McDonald: Many Lewis County residents trace ancestry to Raytons and Blacks
John and Angeline Rayton were busy raising their family in the Chehalis Valley when the Black family left Iowa and traveled west, settling at Curtis on a farm today owned by Rene and Susan Remund. … more
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John McCroskey was Lewis County sheriff from 1995 to 2005. He lives outside Chehalis and can be contacted at musingsonthemiddlefork@gmail.com.
John McCroskey: Liberals want free speech, just not for everyone
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about the college rioters, canceling student debt (which, again, just transfers it to others and cancels nothing) and questioned the value of college and its … more
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Sen. John Braun, R-Centralia, takes part in a news conference Nov. 29, 2022.
John Braun: Vote ‘yes’ on Initiative 2117 and pay less
June is here, and the start of summer is just around the corner. A year ago, the first day of summer had Washington moving in front of California to have the highest gas prices in the nation. As … more
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Commentary: Fundraising theft is a preventable problem by educated nonprofits
Bad actors within a nonprofit organization can be its most costly lesson. That is why agents from the Washington State Gambling Commission’s Regulation and Enforcement Unit have been busy over … more
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W.F. West graduates embrace after turning their tassels at Bearcat Stadium in Chehalis on Saturday, June 10, 2023.
Brian Mittge: Leading, teaching, celebrating and launching amid graduation season
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” -Proverbs 22:6 Graduation season is swirling, like fireflies on a southern night. … more
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Focus on Agriculture: Boistfort School provides blueprint for healthy, local food for students
In my most recent column, I talked about the Farm to School program and my belief that it is a great way to get more appetizing and nutritious meals for students. It is a benefit to our … more
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Chad Taylor is owner and publisher of The Chronicle. He can be reached at chad@chronline.com.
Publisher's Note: Examining a blow to fairness in high school athletics
Congratulations to the true winner in the girls 400-meter at the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) State Championship Meet in Tacoma: Lauren Matthew, of the West Valley School … more
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Ed Johnstone is the chairman for the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission.
Commentary: Washington fisheries managed using a conservation-first approach
This year marked the 40th anniversary of the partnership between treaty tribes and our state co-managers to establish salmon fisheries. Each spring since 1984, we’ve held a series of … more
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John and Angeline Rayton are pictured in the June Stovas book, “The Rayton Family: Then to Now.”
Julie McDonald: Rayton patriarch emigrated from Germany and settled at Claquato
Many farmers lacked enough land to earn a living. Political upheaval brewed throughout Europe. And a failed 1848 revolution in Germany prompted more than a million people between 1845 and 1855 to … more
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Retired U.S. Army colonel Ron Averill lays a wreath during Monday's Memorial Day ceremony at Claquato Cemetery in 2023.
Other Views: On Memorial Day, a time of reflection and remembrance
There are 201 soldiers' names inscribed in Joint Base Lewis-McChord war memorials dedicated to those stationed there who died as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Commemorations of the conflict in … more
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Dr. John Henricksen and Martha Hunt serve up cake as the Chehalis Rotary celebrates 100 years of service at the Lewis County Historical Museum in February 2022.
Publisher's Note: A heartfelt farewell to a quiet community hero: Dr. John Henricksen
In the hustle and bustle of life, it's easy to overlook the quiet heroes among us. Dr. John Henricksen, who recently passed away, was one such hero — a man whose life was defined by selfless … more
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