2025
The Daily News Students in Need fund drive surpasses $61K
The Daily News Students in Need drive has reached $61,553. The drive raises money for the Lower Columbia College Student Success Fund, which helps students with emergency financial needs.
The Daily News | Jul 02, 2025
Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce Business Connection July 2025
Expanding Opportunity through innovation: LCC's partnership with Texas A&M and Pitsco Animation (Page 6)
Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce | Jun 30, 2025
PHOTOS: LCC grads prepare for Friday ceremony
The college’s 89th commencement will take place 6:30 p.m. Friday at Schroeder Field in Kelso.
The Daily News | Jun 18, 2025
The Daily News Students in Need fund drive nears $57K
The Daily News Students in Need drive has reached $56,661. The drive raises money for the Lower Columbia College Student Success Fund, which helps students with emergency financial needs.
The Daily News | Jun 12, 2025
Lower Columbia College commencement set for June 20
Lower Columbia College's commencement will take place 6:30 p.m. June 20 at Schroeder Field in Kelso. The event will also be livestreamed.
The Daily News | Jun 04, 2025
The Daily News Students in Need fund drive reaches $30K
The Daily News Students in Need drive has reached $30,486. The drive raises money for the Lower Columbia College Student Success Fund, which helps students with emergency financial needs.
The Daily News | May 30, 2025
Lower Columbia softball wins NWAC title, becomes 1st team ever to go undefeated
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 Daily News Students in Need scholarship fund drive surpasses $25K
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
Lower Columbia College to Offer 4-Year Compsci Degree
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
LCC Head Start questions funding timeline following staff cuts
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
LCC Softball 43-0 and Headed to the NWAC Championship Tournament
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
Lower Columbia softball goes undefeated for 1st time ever, sets all-time winning-streak record
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
WA has more computer science jobs than degree recipients. LCC aims to change that.
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
LCC to host ground breaking ceremony on vocational center
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 scholarship fund drive surpasses $22K
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
Longview college set to break ground on vocational center in fall
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
Lower Columbia baseball has a chance to make program history
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 Daily News Students in Need scholarship fund drive nears $17K
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 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
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