2023 External News Stories

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

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

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

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

After graduating at the top of her class from LCC, Inez Freeman transferred to Reed College—where she was the sole African American student enrolled. In 1947, she walked into a cocktail bar and a racist incident occurred.

Reed Magazine | 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

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

The Daily News | Nov 14, 2023

Lower Columbia College won the Northwest Athletics Conference 2022-23 Presidents Cup for overall academic achievement.

The Daily News | Oct 27, 2023

NWAC Women’s Soccer: Lower Columbia secures NWAC West title

The Daily News | Oct 26, 2023

The Red Devils of Longview emphatically displayed that mindset in Wednesday’s 4-0 win over the Penguins at Kim Christiansen Field, which secured LCC a second straight NWAC West Region title with one game left in the regular season.

The Columbian | Oct 25, 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

The board of trustees of Lower Columbia College announced the selection of four finalists for the position of college president: Chato Hazelbaker, Roman Hernandez, David Pelkey, and Matt Seimears.

The Daily News | Oct 24, 2023

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt speech and debate team placed fourth in the recent Steve Hunt Classic speech and debate tournament at Lewis & Clark College in Portland.

The Daily News | Oct 20, 2023

A local credit union is supporting the Longview hospital foundation’s charitable food program and the local community college’s fundraiser to upgrade facilities and provide scholarships.

The Daily News | Oct 16, 2023

Portland poet Debra Elisa Wöhrmann is set to read her debut collection of poem. Wöhrmann taught at Lower Columbia College in Longview for a decade.

The Daily News | Oct 08, 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

The Lower Columbia College Foundation announced Jeane Wirkkala Moksness as the winner of the 2023 LCC Alumna of the Year award.

The Daily News | Sep 28, 2023

College students from Longview’s sister city of Wako, Japan are in town for two weeks as part of a revival of the cities’ exchange programs that were paused during COVID. photo courtesy of Katelyn Metzger.

The Daily News | Aug 12, 2023

On July 13, a U.S. House budget subcommittee adopted a proposal to dramatically slice up the Head Start program — making over 800,000 of our country’s most vulnerable children victims of the ongoing budget battles in Washington, D.C. According to national experts, roughly 80,000 Head Start children could be dropped from the program on Oct. 1 — 1,379 just in the state of Washington.

The Seattle Times | Aug 06, 2023

Afundraiser to help Lower Columbia College students overcome financial burdens and finish their degrees surpassed its goal by about $4,300.

The Daily News | Jul 06, 2023

Lower Columbia College students graduated Friday at Kelso High School's Schroeder Field. The ceremony included speakers and a presentation of the Scholastic Achievement Award winners.

The Daily News | Jun 17, 2023

Parlin joins another former Monarchs’ legend in LCC coach Mickey Polis while staying in the Longview area where he established himself as one of the premier athletes in the region during his four years at Mark Morris. He also became the 34th Monarch to join the Red Devils.

The Daily News | Jun 13, 2023

Lower Columbia College has announced that Perry Technical Institute graduates can now transfer credit toward earning a Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership and Technical Management (BAS-OLTM) at LCC.

Wahkiakum County Eagle | Jun 08, 2023

Lower Columbia College (LCC) will hold its 87th annual commencement ceremony in-person at the Kelso High School stadium on June 16. The ceremony, which will also be livestreamed, will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Wahkiakum County Eagle | Jun 08, 2023

A former Lower Columbia College employee agreed to pay an $8,000 fine after an investigation found she received financial aid for classes she never took, according to the Washington State Executive Ethics Board.

The Daily News | Jun 08, 2023

Lower Columbia College is gearing up for its 87th annual commencement ceremony, set to take place at 6:30 p.m. on June 16 at the Kelso High School stadium. For those unable to attend, the ceremony will also be livestreamed.

The Daily News | Jun 06, 2023

Emerson, a Lower Columbia College faculty member, now wants to offer those puzzles to the public. The suggested donation price is $5 each.

The Daily News | Jun 03, 2023

Lower Columbia College (LCC) President Chris Bailey announced his retirement effective January 1, 2024 during the college's Board of Trustees meeting on May 17, 2023.

The Wahkiakum County Eagle | May 25, 2023

Perry Technical Institute (Perry Tech) has partnered with Lower Columbia College (LCC) to create a transfer pathway for students towards a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Organizational Leadership & Technical Management (BAS-OLTM).

Perry Technical Institute | May 24, 2023

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 | May 19, 2023

Lower Columbia College fired a financial aid employee in December after an investigation revealed she received a total of $8,000 in financial aid for a class she never took, according to a Washington State Auditor’s Office report.

The Daily News | May 19, 2023

Lower Columbia College is saying goodbye to its president of more than a decade, who announced his retirement Wednesday.

The Daily News | May 18, 2023

The Daily News’ Students in Need drive has reached $30,585.75. 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 | May 13, 2023

Lower Columbia College students Jaida Barrows, Quiana Daniels, Samantha Deleon, and Nicolas Tinoco were honored at the All-Washington Academic Team ceremony with Governor Jay Inslee at a ceremony in Olympia on April 27.

The Wahkiakum County Eagle | May 11, 2023

Cowlitz County had 10 projects make the initial list for federal funding through the region’s representative and senators, which could bring up to $18 million to the area.

The Daily News | May 07, 2023

Lower Columbia College students Jaida Barrows, Quiana Daniels, Samantha Deleon and Nicolas Tinoco were honored at the All-Washington Academic Team ceremony with Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday in Olympia.

The Daily News | May 02, 2023

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech and Debate Team earned three individual medals at Phi Rho Pi Nationals in Washington D.C. metro area.

Wahkiakum County Eagle | Apr 20, 2023

The Daily News’ Students in Need drive has reached $17,380.74. 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 15, 2023

Every dollar you donate goes straight to Lower Columbia College’s Student Success Fund, which provides emergency grants to students so that they can stay in school.

The Daily News | Apr 15, 2023

Lower Columbia College has announced its list of honor students for Winter 2023. To qualify, students most be enrolled in at least 12 credits that semester. Students with a GPA between 3.8 and 4.0 are added to the President's List while students with GPAs between 3.25 and 3.79 make the Dean's List.

Cassy Rosales | Apr 04, 2023

The debate team travelled to Boise State University on March 23 through 25 to participate in the International Public Debate Association Championship Tournament and finished third among community colleges from across the United States.

The Daily News | Mar 31, 2023

The Washington Senate proposed full funding of nearly $40 million for the construction of a new vocational training center — by far the largest Cowlitz County budget item.

The Daily News | Mar 25, 2023

I believe in the power of opportunity and access to education. Communities with higher educational attainment rates tend to fare better across a variety of indicators.

The Daily News | Mar 19, 2023

The LCC Foundation and The Daily News’ Students in Need funding program began eight years ago as a way to provide emergency grants for students like Villagran, who have the determination but little access to resources that help with costly classes.

The Daily News | Mar 19, 2023

Lower Columbia College has announced the appointment of Bogyeong Kim to the LCC Board of Trustees.

Wahkiakum County Eagle | Mar 09, 2023

Registration is open for winter quarter continuing education classes available at Lower Columbia College in Longview. To register or learn more, visit www.campusce.net/lcc. To ask questions, propose new courses or apply to be an instructor, email ehoff@lowercolumbia.edu.

The Daily News | Mar 03, 2023

Lower Columbia College Foundation this week announced it chose a Longview-based family-run charity as its benefactor for the 2022-23 year.

The Daily News | Feb 16, 2023

The Lower Columbia College Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team competed alongside 25 other colleges and universities at the Earl Wells Virtual Speakeasy tournament, hosted by Oregon State University.

The Wahkiakum County Eagle | Feb 16, 2023

Lower Columbia College’s speech and debate team competed in two recent tournaments and are now ahead of local rivals.

The Daily News | Feb 14, 2023

Thanks to a partnership with Lower Columbia College, Ridgefield High School students interested in welding can simultaneously earn both high school and college credits.

The Columbian | Feb 11, 2023

Informational video of Lower Columbia College's expected new Vocational Building.

the Daily News | Feb 06, 2023

Lower Columbia College is moving forward on its efforts to build a $42 million, multistory vocational skill center in the heart of its Longview campus.

The Daily News | Feb 06, 2023

Lower Columbia College has announced that Author Stephen Robinson will be featured at the February 16 Northwest Voices event in Longview.

Wahkiakum County Eagle | Feb 02, 2023