2025
The Daily News Students in Need scholarship fund drive surpasses $16K
The Daily News Students in Need drive has reached $16,365.
The Daily News | Apr 18, 2025
Lower Columbia College debate ends season with national bronze medal
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
LCC to offer BA in Computer Science
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 to offer first 4-year degree
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
LCC vocational center returns to proposed WA Capital budgets
Capital budget proposals from the Washington Senate and House of Representatives both include $45 mi
Yakima Herald-Republic | Apr 09, 2025
LCC vocational center returns to proposed WA Capital budgets
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 hires 2-time high school state champion coach to lead women’s soccer
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
WA offers free college tuition. The problem? Few students — including in Cowlitz County — have heard.
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 scholarship fund drive reaches $200
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
LCC Students in Need drive opens doors of opportunity
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
Longview woman gets 2nd chance at becoming a teacher
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
LCC Red Devils Men's Basketball claim the NWAC title
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
Lower Columbia survives Southwest Oregon to claim 2025 NWAC championship
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
'Split' at the Nature's Edge
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
TCC Delivers Largest Spec Warehouse Ever in Pacific Northwest; Announces $100K Scholarship
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
LCC Nursing: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
"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
2024
LCC reports higher enrollment despite previous federal financial aid glitches
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
Extra recruting power: LCC to waive more tuition for athletes
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
Therapy llama greets students, staff at LCC
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
Fighting Smelt bag another win, this time in Portland
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
Small business help comes for rural Washington counties at new center at LCC
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
Lower Columbia College debate team wins third place
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
Lower Columbia College Alumnus of the Year to be honored Friday
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
LCC art exhibit looks at Columbia River's past, future
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
LCC Receives Master of Automobile Service Technology Accreditation
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 automotive program earns top accreditation
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
Teacher awarded at the National Agriculture in the classroom conference
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
Longview college's Story Field grandstands to double, rotting wood to be replaced
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
Lower Columbia College Foundation names lab to honor donor
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
Thumbs up: LCC's Fulbright scholar
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
Kirc Roland to be honored at WIBCA awards ceremony
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 receives Fulbright award
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
The Daily News' Students in Need drive raises nearly $29K for LCC students
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
Lower Columbia College holds multicultural graduation, commencement this week
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
2024 NFCA NWAC ALL-AMERICANS REVEALED
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 offers 3rd bachelor's degree program
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 leaves Longview city job to be LCC IT director
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
The Daily News Students in Need scholarship fund drive surpasses $16K
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 Daily News Students in Need scholarship fund drive surpasses $8K
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
Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt medal at national tournament
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
Congress Sends $1.3 Billion to Colleges in Federal Earmarks
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
Our view | Students in Need donations make a real difference to LCC students
For nine years, The Daily News has hosted the Students in Need fundraiser, together with the LCC foundation.
The Daily News | Mar 30, 2024
TDN's Students in Need drive fosters hope, opportunity, not just financial aid
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
New Presidents and Provosts: Jackson State, Lower Columbia, Nevada State, Northshore Technical CC, Upper Iowa, Yavapai
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
Letter to the Editor | TDN's Students in Need donations go a long way
Lower Columbia College truly lives up to their commitment to "transform lives through education.
The Daily News | Mar 24, 2024
Lower Columbia College hosts Cathlamet poet
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
NWAC Volleyball: Lower Columbia hires Troy Shorey to lead volleyball program
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
Battle Ground woman finds fulfillment with help of LCC Foundation scholarship
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 vocational center receives federal funds
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
State lawmakers secure $1.5 million for Raymond Manor
Lower Columbia College: Softball Facilities: $700,00
Flannery Publications | Mar 13, 2024
Lower Columbia College prof loses job after investigation on student affair
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
UPDATE: Lower Columbia College to open food services at 10 a.m. Tuesday
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
LCC dramas The Book Club Play Photos
The Daily News | Mar 04, 2024
NWAC News: Lower Columbia adds four Red Devils to its Hall of Fame
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
Hometown Hall of Famer: Mark Hulings keeps showing up, showing out for Longview
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
LCC Nursing Student to temporarily replace stepfather in 19th District as he reports for military duty
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
Lower Columbia College hosts debate tournament in Longview
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
Lower Columbia College's Northwest Voices to host pop culture critic
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
Kelso High School hosts regional welding competition for students
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
2023
Coordinated Care Supports Future Behavioral Health Workforce with Community Scholarships for Local Students
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