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The Red Devils had just one more test on their plate at Delta Park in their quest for an NWAC softball championship.

The Daily News | May 18, 2025

The drive raises money for the Lower Columbia College Student Success Fund, which creates grants to help students overcome financial obstacles that might otherwise force them to drop out of school.

The Daily News | May 16, 2025

Starting this fall, Lower Columbia College will offer its first four-year degree, a bachelor of science in computer science.

Government Technology - The Daily News | May 15, 2025

Although Lower Columbia College Head Start was not directly affected by the federal funding freeze earlier this year, the loss of regional staff and confusing orders from the Trump administration have left the program in an uncertain spot.

The Daily News | May 15, 2025

Lower Columbia Softball capped its record regular season on Friday with a pair of 7-1 wins over Centralia. The second game win pushed the Devils season record to 43-0, matching the 2006 team's previously best ever 43 wins in a season.

Lower Columbia College Athletics | May 15, 2025

With two 7-1 wins over Centralia on Friday, the Red Devils’ softball team finished the regular season undefeated for the first time in program history.

The Daily News | May 14, 2025

Starting this fall, Lower Columbia College will offer its first four-year degree, a bachelor of science in computer science.

The Daily News | May 12, 2025

Lower Columbia College will hold a ground breaking ceremony on its new Center for Vocational and Transitional Studies 12:30 p.m. May 30.

The Daily News | May 12, 2025

The Daily News Students in Need drive has reached $22,701. The drive raises money for the Lower Columbia College Student Success Fund, which creates grants to help students overcome financial obstacles that might otherwise force them to drop out of school.

The Daily News | May 07, 2025

Lower Columbia College students are honored each year through the All-State Academic Team recognition program.

Effectiveness and College Relations | May 06, 2025

Lower Columbia College (LCC) is thrilled to announce that the Washington State Legislature has included $45,196,000 in the final capital budget, officially funding the new Center for Vocational and Transitional Studies construction.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Apr 30, 2025

Lower Columbia College plans to break ground in November on its planned 46,669-square-foot vocational center thanks to funds OK'd in the state's capital budget.

The Daily News | Apr 30, 2025

Stephen Hammergren was a senior at Mark Morris when he witnessed Lower Columbia baseball win the NWAC championship in 2023.

The Daily News | Apr 26, 2025

The drive raises money for the Lower Columbia College Student Success Fund, which creates grants to help students overcome financial obstacles that might otherwise force them to drop out of school.

The Daily News | Apr 25, 2025

The Daily News Students in Need drive has reached $16,365.

The Daily News | Apr 18, 2025

Two members of Lower Columbia College's Fighting Smelt Speech and Debate Team won gold medals at Phi Rho Pi Nationals, and the team won bronze in team debate sweepstakes.

The Daily News | Apr 18, 2025

Lower Columbia College (LCC) is pleased to announce that it will offer a four-year Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) degree beginning in the fall of 2025.

The Wahkiakum County Eagle | Apr 18, 2025

Lower Columbia College (LCC) is pleased to announce that it will offer a four-year Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) degree beginning in fall 2025.

LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Apr 16, 2025

Lower Columbia College will offer a four-year bachelor of science in computer science degree starting in fall 2025. This will be the school’s first four-year program and its fourth bachelor’s degree.

The Daily News | Apr 15, 2025

Seamus Mahoney and Keidustine Glidden won gold medals at Phi Rho Pi Nationals in Norfolk, VA, while representing the Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt speech and debate team.

Alex Brehm | Apr 14, 2025

Capital budget proposals from the Washington Senate and House of Representatives both include $45 mi

Yakima Herald-Republic | Apr 09, 2025

Capital budget proposals from the Washington Senate and House of Representatives both include $45 million for Lower Columbia College’s planned Center for Vocational and Transitional Studies.

The Daily News | Apr 08, 2025

Lower Columbia College Winter 2025 Honors List

Effectiveness and College Relations | Mar 26, 2025

There will be a new face representing Lower Columbia women’s soccer. Portland native and former Ridgefield High School girls soccer coach Steven Evans will take over as the new head coach of the Red Devils, the school announced Monday.

The Daily News | Mar 25, 2025

Lower Columbia College has hired a new head women’s soccer coach. Accomplished former player and successful coach Steven Evans will take over the LCC program for the 2025 season.

LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Mar 25, 2025

Lower Columbia College currently has 91 students who qualify for a full Washington College Grant, LCC Public Information Officer Wendy Hall said.

Yakima Herald-Republic | Mar 21, 2025

The Daily News Students in Need drive has reached $200. The drive raises money for the Lower Columbia College Student Success Fund, which creates grants to help students overcome financial humps that might otherwise force them to drop out of school.

The Daily News | Mar 21, 2025

With unwavering belief in the transformative power of education, we strive to ensure that every individual in our community has access to the resources needed to fulfill their potential.

The Daily News | Mar 19, 2025

Thanks to scholarships, like the Student Success Fund, supported by the LCC Foundation and The Daily News' Students in Need fundraising drive, the mother of two aims to ensure other students never give up on their dreams.

The Daily News | Mar 18, 2025

The Lower Columbia Red Devils claimed their third NWAC title and first since 2005, defeating Southwestern Oregon 67-63 in the final of the 2025 NWAC Men's Basketball Championship presented by Golf Universe on Sunday at Columbia Basin College.

LCC Athletics | Mar 18, 2025

The Lower Columbia Community College men’s basketball team went to sleep Sunday night Northwest Athletic Conference champions for the first time in 20 years.

The Daily News | Mar 18, 2025

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech and Debate Team was the top community college and second place overall school at the Seattle Classic speech and debate tournament, co-hosted by Seattle University and the University of Washington.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Mar 04, 2025

The Lower Columbia College Foundation has named the Estate of Charles “Chuck” L. Klawitter the 2024-25 Benefactor of the Year. Benefactor honorees have a history of providing financial support to the foundation and/or significant volunteer service to the college. Most notably, contributions from honorees have substantially impacted college programs, students, and the community.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Feb 05, 2025

Art piece titled "Split" at the Nature's Edge by artist Steve Belz exhibited at Lower Columbia College's Forsberg Art Gallery on Thursday, Jan. 23 in Longview.

The Daily News | Jan 24, 2025

As part of TCC’s commitment to supporting the communities in which it does business, a contribution of approximately $100,000 has been made to Lower Columbia College to create the TCC Endowed Scholarship, awarded to underrepresented students majoring in welding, machining, or manufacturing.

Trammell Crow Company (TCC) | Jan 22, 2025

Lower Columbia College Fall 2024 Honors List

Effectiveness and College Relations | Jan 16, 2025

"As thirty years ago, Jeanne and Tamara enrolled at LCC looking for a profession in nursing..." Read the full Kelso/Longview Chamber of Commerce article on page 16 of the Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce Business Connection January 2025

Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce | Jan 03, 2025

Last year, students completing the federal student aid application form encountered problems including an abnormally late rollout and a glitchy website. This year, however, the process is smoother and the updated form is easier for applicants to understand, Castle Rock High School counselor Jaiden Gray said.

The Daily News | Dec 21, 2024

Lower Columbia College is offering more tuition waivers for athletes than ever before thanks to a recent change at the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

The Daily News | Dec 13, 2024

Meet Beni, the llama from Ridgefield. Beni came to support the students of Lower Columbia College during their Finals Week Session.

The Daily News | Dec 05, 2024

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech and Debate Team was named co-champion in the community college division of the Mahaffey Memorial Tournament hosted by Linfield University.

The Daily News | Nov 20, 2024

A new Small Business Development Center office on the Lower Columbia College campus will provide local entrepreneurs free guidance on every step of running a small business, from fleshing out a new idea to exporting goods internationally.

The Daily News | Nov 19, 2024

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team was named co-champion in the community college division of team sweepstakes at the 94th annual Mahaffey Memorial Tournament, hosted by Linfield University. This long-running event is regarded as one of the most competitive tournaments in the region.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Nov 17, 2024

The LCC Fighting Smelt Speech and Debate Team won third place in overall team sweepstakes and placed first among community colleges

The Daily News | Oct 31, 2024

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team won third place in overall team sweepstakes and placed first among community colleges at the Clark and Rae Peters Invitational tournament hosted by Pacific University.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Oct 28, 2024

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team opened the Northwest Forensics Conference (NFC) season with a dominant showing at the Steve Hunt Classic tournament, hosted by Lewis & Clark College.

Alex Brehm - LCC Fighting Smelt | Oct 14, 2024

Ronald Stecker will be honored as the 2024 Lower Columbia College Alumnus of the Year at LCC’s 90th Anniversary Celebration Friday.

The Daily News | Oct 01, 2024

Lower Columbia College Summer 2024 Honors List

Effectiveness and College Relations | Sep 12, 2024

Lower Columbia College (LCC) and the Lower Columbia College Foundation (LCCF) are pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Ronald Stecker as the 2024 LCC Alumnus of the Year. The LCCF Alumni of the Year award acknowledges Lower Columbia College alumni who have made significant contributions to the community and whose accomplishments, relationships, and careers have exemplified the legacy of excellence at LCC.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Sep 11, 2024

Through Sept. 12, the school’s Forsberg Gallery will host “River of the West,” an exhibition from Oregon artist Gabe Babcock. The exhibit depicts the Columbia River throughout history and focuses on the relationship humans have with it through a series of five art installations, according to the artist.

The Daily News | Aug 28, 2024

Lower Columbia College’s (LCC) automotive technology program has received Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Training Program accreditation from the ASE Education Foundation.

The Wahkiakum County Eagle | Aug 15, 2024

Lower Columbia College's automotive technology program to teach students how to diagnose and repair complex issues in vehicles has received a top accreditation.

The Daily News | Jul 31, 2024

Lower Columbia College's (LCC) automotive technology program has received Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Training Program accreditation from the ASE Education Foundation.

LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Jul 30, 2024

Local Julius A Wendt 5th grade teacher Jamie Brown was awarded the Whites-Reinhardt Award for excellence in teaching agriculture literacy at the conference, themed “Agriculture Elevated.”

Wahkiakum County Eagle | Jul 29, 2024

A long-awaited renovation to the grandstands, pressbox and training facilities of the baseball field at Lower Columbia College has received the greenlight after the school’s foundation matched $1.3 million from the Washington State Department of Commerce in 2023.

The Daily News | Jul 19, 2024

The Lower Columbia College Foundation is honoring Richard C. Nau, MD, by naming the Nursing Simulation Laboratory on the second floor of the Health Science Building after him. Dr. Nau recently pledged $300,000 to support the college’s Student Success Fund.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Jul 16, 2024

The Lower Columbia College Foundation is naming the Health Science Building's second-floor nursing simulation laboratory after Richard C. Nau in honor of his donations to Lower Columbia College's Student Success Fund.

The Daily News | Jul 11, 2024

Spring 2024 Lower Columbia College Honors List

Effectiveness and College Relations | Jul 02, 2024

Notable accomplishments in higher education aren't restricted solely to prestigious universities. Earlier this month, we reported on Morgan Salisbury, an instructor of earth sciences at Lower Columbia College.

The Daily News | Jun 20, 2024

Those that put in the work behind the scenes often do so without the glory of recognition. However, that will soon change for Mark Morris boys basketball assistant coach, Steve Kloke, and Lower Columbia College athletic director, Kirc Roland.

The Daily News | Jun 17, 2024

Lower Columbia College Instructor of Earth Sciences Morgan Salisbury received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in earth science education to Bolivia for the 2024-25 academic year. He is the first Fulbright Scholar at LCC.

The Daily News | Jun 12, 2024

Dr. Morgan Salisbury, Instructor of Earth Sciences at LCC, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award in Earth Science Education to Bolivia for the 2024-2025 academic year.

LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Jun 12, 2024

A fundraiser to help Lower Columbia College students overcome financial burdens and finish their degrees has raised more than $28,000.

The Daily News | Jun 11, 2024

Multicultural Graduation Night will take place at the Anderson Family Pavilion at LCC. This year’s theme is “From every corner, a shared humanity.”

They Daily News | Jun 10, 2024

Thirteen student-athletes have been named to the NFCA’s 2024 Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) All-America team, the Association announced on Thursday.

NFCA | May 16, 2024

Lower Columbia College is now offering its third bachelor’s program: a nursing program which kicks off in the fall.

The Daily News | May 15, 2024

David Wallis has left an embattled job at the city of Longview to be the I.T. director for Lower Columbia College.

The Daily News | May 06, 2024

Micah Boursaw, Isha Sarah Snow, and Lillian Williams-Chambers, members of the 2024 All Washington Academic Team, were recognized at a ceremony in Lacey, WA on April 25, 2024.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Apr 30, 2024

The drive raises money for the Lower Columbia College Student Success Fund, which creates grants to help students overcome financial humps that might otherwise force them to drop out of school.

The Daily News | Apr 27, 2024

The drive raises money for the Lower Columbia College Student Success Fund, which creates grants to help students overcome financial humps that might otherwise force them to drop out of school.

The Daily News | Apr 13, 2024

For the third year in a row, the Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech and Debate Team had multiple members medal at the Phi Rho Pi national tournament.

The Daily News | Apr 11, 2024

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech and Debate Team earned several awards and other honors at Phi Rho Pi Nationals in Reno, NV. Phi Rho Pi is the national forensic association representing two-year colleges.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Apr 09, 2024

Higher education has taken advantage of the funding stream, receiving more than $1 billion in the last two federal budgets.

Inside Higher Ed | Apr 03, 2024

For nine years, The Daily News has hosted the Students in Need fundraiser, together with the LCC foundation.

The Daily News | Mar 30, 2024

Opportunity can’t wait. With unwavering belief in the transformative power of education, we strive to ensure that every individual in our community has access to the resources needed to fulfill their potential.

The Daily News | Mar 28, 2024

Lower Columbia College Winter 2024 Honors List

Effectiveness and College Relations | Mar 25, 2024

Matt Seimears, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Eastern Oregon University, has been selected as president of Lower Columbia College, in Washington.

Inside Higher Ed | Mar 24, 2024

Lower Columbia College truly lives up to their commitment to "transform lives through education.

The Daily News | Mar 24, 2024

Poet and author Dayle Olson is scheduled to be featured at Lower Columbia College’s April 18 Northwest Voices event.

The Daily News | Mar 22, 2024

Lower Columbia announced the hire of Troy Shorey to replace Carri Smith as the head volleyball coach on Wednesday.

The Daily News | Mar 21, 2024

Thanks to U.S. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Lower Columbia College will receive $1 million to equip the college’s planned Center for Vocational and Transitional Studies.

LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Mar 18, 2024

The decision to become a nurse was a “lightning bolt moment” that came out of nowhere for Lower Columbia College student Kayla Wood.

The Daily News | Mar 15, 2024

Lower Columbia College's planned Center for Vocational and Transitional Studies is one of 15 such centers Southwest Washington set to receive federal funding from a package of spending bills signed Saturday.

The Daily News | Mar 15, 2024

Lower Columbia College: Softball Facilities: $700,00

Flannery Publications | Mar 13, 2024

Along-time Lower Columbia College professor lost his job after his four-year relationship with a student was investigated by the Longview school.

The Daily News | Mar 12, 2024

Lower Columbia College in Longview is opening food service at 10 a.m. Tuesday after a water main issue previously closed services.

The Daily News | Mar 12, 2024

The Daily News | Mar 04, 2024

It was a night to honor and reminisce the stars of Lower Columbia’s past Wednesday at Myklebust Gymnasium. Four of the best athletes to ever don the red and white for the Red Devils were inducted into the Red Devils’ Hall of Fame in front of a full house of LCC supporters.

The Daily News | Feb 23, 2024

On Wednesday night, Lower Columbia College ushered in a new class of Hall of Famers. The list of honorees includes athletes and teams that left a lasting impact in the local community.

The Daily News | Feb 22, 2024

Lilian Hale, the stepdaughter of 19th District Rep. Joel McEntire, R-Cathlamet, a U.S. Marine Corps reservist, will temporarily serve as his replacement at the end of the legislative session.

The Chronical | Feb 19, 2024

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech and Debate Team competed last weekend along with nine colleges and universities in the 51st annual Michael Dugaw Smelt Classic hosted by LCC.

The Daily News | Feb 16, 2024

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team hosted and competed at the 51st Annual Michael Dugaw Smelt Classic on February 10-11. Nine colleges and universities attended, with 70 students competing across 13 different speech and debate events.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Feb 13, 2024

Lower Columbia College will feature pop culture critic, teacher and author Douglas Wolk at Monday’s Northwest Voices event.

The Daily News | Feb 08, 2024

Douglas Wolk is a pop culture critic, teacher and writer, and the author of All of the Marvels, Reading Comics and 33 1/3: Live at the Apollo.

LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Feb 06, 2024

Students completed four exercises and were judged on their technique by industry experts. Jessica Moore was one of the judges, she teaches in the Department of Industrial Technology at Lower Columbia College in Longview, Washington.

KGW8 | Feb 05, 2024

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt speech and debate team recently finished first place in debate and second in speech in the last conference designated tournament of the season.

The Daily News | Jan 31, 2024

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team earned multiple team and individual honors at the Fred Scheller Invitational tournament at Pacific University – the final Northwest Forensics Conference (NFC) Designated Tournament of the season.

Effecrtivess and College Relations | Jan 29, 2024

The Lower Columbia College Foundation named alumni Nadine and David Coburn as the 2023-24 Benefactors of the Year, an award that honors benefactors whose charitable support or volunteer service has made a significant impact on the college and community.

The Daily News | Jan 19, 2024

Northwest Voices Celebrates writers of the Pacific Northwest. In collaboration with the Longview Public Library, NW Voices Presents author and poet Debra Elisa Wöhrmann. Join in the dialogue and participate in the workshop.

LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Jan 12, 2024

The Lower Columbia College Foundation has named David and Nadine Coburn as the 2023-24 Benefactors of the Year. Benefactor honorees have a history of providing charitable financial support to the foundation, and/or significant volunteer service to the college. Most notably, contributions from honorees have had major impacts on the college, its programs, students, and the community.

LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Jan 12, 2024

Starting with practicing law and then running a sand and gravel company, retiring Lower Columbia College president Chris Bailey’s path to LCC wasn’t the most typical. Now, he’s stepped down after a 12-year tenure.

The Daily News | Jan 06, 2024

Fall 2023 Honors List

Effectiveness and College Relations | Dec 28, 2023

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe made a $1 million gift to Lower Columbia College and the Lower Columbia College Foundation, LCC announced Monday.

The Chronicle | Dec 19, 2023

Lower Columbia College (LCC) and the Lower Columbia College Foundation (LCCF) are pleased to announce receipt of a $1 million-dollar gift from the Cowlitz Indian Tribe.

LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Dec 19, 2023

Residents at a retirement home in Longview read to over a dozen preschool students earlier this month as a way to encourage literacy even before kids can read.

The Daily News | Dec 18, 2023

Lower Columbia College in southwest Washington is looking to the Legislature to fund its new Center for Vocational and Transitional Studies building in the upcoming session.

Public News Service | Dec 18, 2023

Like many Head Start programs nationwide, Lower Columbia College Head Start, Early Head Start and ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program) is struggling to find enough staff to function at full capacity.

The Daily News | Dec 12, 2023

When Robert A. Long built R.A. Long High School in 1928, the plan was to offer Longview’s young people as comprehensive an education as possible; he wanted not just a high school, but a junior college and a vocational educational building as well.

The Daily News | Dec 09, 2023

The Lower Columbia College speech and debate team finished first in the two-year college sweepstakes for debate and speech at the Earl Wells Virtual Speakeasy, and third among all schools in overall team sweepstakes. The competition was hosted Saturday and Sunday by Oregon State University.

The Daily News | Dec 05, 2023

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team closed their fall quarter competition slate by competing at the Earl Wells Virtual Speakeasy tournament, hosted by Oregon State University.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Dec 04, 2023

John and Cathy Natt donated $1 million to Lower Columbia College to honor Longview’s centennial and as part of the LCC Foundation’s “Opportunity Can’t Wait” capital campaign, LCC announced Tuesday. The gift will go toward the John and Cathy Natt endowment and unrestricted funds.

The Daily News | Nov 28, 2023

Lower Columbia College (LCC) and the Lower Columbia College Foundation (LCCF) are pleased to announce receipt of a million-dollar gift from John and Cathy Natt. The gift, given in honor of Longview’s centennial and the LCCF’s “Opportunity Can’t Wait” capital campaign, will go toward the John and Cathy Natt Endowment and unrestricted funds.

LCC Effectiveness and College Relations | Nov 28, 2023

A group of quilters gather every Wednesday to make quilts for children in LCC's Head Start program.

The Daily News | Nov 24, 2023

The “value of college” is a complex, frequently debated, and often misunderstood concept. While there is ample evidence to demonstrate that the rewards of college are well worth the investment, perceptions vary across political, gender and other demographic lines.

The Daily News | Nov 17, 2023

Eastern Oregon University Interim Provost Matt Seimears will take over as president of Lower Columbia College in January, the LCC Board of Trustees announced Wednesday.

The Daily News | Nov 17, 2023

Eastern Oregon University Interim Provost Matt Seimears will take over as president of Lower Columbia College in January, the LCC Board of Trustees announced Wednesday.

The Daily News | Nov 16, 2023

Congratulations to 2023 Nursing Graduate Quiana Daniels, recipient of a Health Care Leadership Award from the Puget Sound Business Journal. She will be honored as one of three “Up and Comer” award winners at a ceremony in Seattle in December.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Nov 14, 2023

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt speech and debate team finished in 11th place overall and fourth place among community colleges in the 93rd annual Mahaffey Memorial Tournament.

Northwest Georgia News | Nov 14, 2023

The Lower Columbia College Foundation received a $3.6 million gift from the Charles “Chuck” L. Klawitter Estate, the second largest gift in the foundation's history, according to a press release. The endowment will provide almost $200,000 in unrestricted support to be used for LCC's highest priorities in perpetuity.

The Daily News | Oct 24, 2023

Coordinated Care is proud to announce the 10 organizations receiving 2023 Community Scholarships. This is part of the health plan's efforts to reinvest dollars into Washington communities.

Coordinated Care | Sep 28, 2023