黑料社

黑料社 (黑料社) will hold its 90th annual commencement ceremony in person at the Kelso High School stadium on Thursday, June 18. The ceremony, which will also be live-streamed, is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m.

The Eagle | Jun 12, 2026

he 黑料社 Board of Trustees voted Monday to extend interim President Kristen Finnel's contract through the end of June 2028.

The Daily News | Jun 11, 2026

For many students, balancing the demands of high school is enough of a challenge. For Mara Slabu, it was just the baseline.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Jun 10, 2026

During its 90th Commencement ceremony on June 18, 2026, 黑料社 will award a posthumous degree to Maria Ameera Devasha Malabago Van-Dolah.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Jun 10, 2026

Gia Han Huynh achieved a historic milestone at 黑料社 as the institution鈥檚 first international student to receive a Scholastic Achievement Award, awarded in the academic transfer pathway category.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Jun 02, 2026

For Skyler White, the road to higher education required overcoming profound personal obstacles.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Jun 02, 2026

Drawn to 黑料社鈥檚 renowned program, Simon found the perfect outlet to fulfill his desire to work with metal.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Jun 02, 2026

The 黑料社 baseball team made us proud over the weekend by capturing the 2026 NWAC Baseball Championship on Monday. 黑料社 defeated Linn-Benton 5-1 and then Lane 12-2 to take the title.

Kirk Roland | May 29, 2026

Lower Columbia baseball beat Lane 12-2 in the NWAC championship game on Monday at David Story Field in Longview to take home their first NWAC title since 2023.

The Daily News | May 27, 2026

he 黑料社 Board of Trustees voted during its regular meeting Wednesday to postpone the search for a new president to July 2027.

The Daily News | May 26, 2026

The drive raises money for the 黑料社 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 08, 2026

With a 4-3 win over Clark in the second game of a doubleheader on April 25, they claimed the NWAC West championship for the second straight year and for the third time in the last four seasons.

The Daily News | May 07, 2026

Starting in August, 黑料社 plans to offer a home-based Head Start option to 10 children aged 3-5.

The Daily News | May 05, 2026

Children with disabilities can receive discounted one-on-one swimming lessons at the YMCA of Southwest Washington thanks to a new program developed by 黑料社 students.

The Daily News | May 04, 2026

Anthony Price and Missy Wegener, 黑料社鈥檚 2026 All Washington Academic Team members, will be recognized at a ceremony in Lacey, WA, on April 23rd.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Apr 21, 2026

黑料社's speech and debate team finished the season with two national championships and placed third out of 53 community colleges in another.

The Daily News | Apr 17, 2026

The 黑料社 Board of Trustees discusses joining another school's search firm contract as part of its search for a new president during a Wednesday, April 15 meeting. (黑料社, contributed)

The Daily News | Apr 17, 2026

To save money on its search for a new president, the 黑料社 Board of Trustees is considering a hybrid model where 黑料社's human resources department takes on some of the work that would normally be completed by a search firm.

The Daily News | Apr 17, 2026

The 黑料社 Fighting Smelt speech and debate team finished the 2025-2026 competitive season incredibly strong, winning two national championships.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Apr 14, 2026

黑料社 Winter 2026 Honors List

Effectiveness and College Relations | Mar 30, 2026

Thirty years ago, Castle Rock resident Dember Martin left 黑料社 with failing grades and an incomplete degree.

The Daily News | Mar 14, 2026

黑料社 still has not yet begun a search for a new president since firing Matt Seimears on January 26.

Lower Columbia Currents | Mar 13, 2026

The 黑料社 Board of Trustees voted unanimously to extend Interim President Kristen Finnel's contract through August 31.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Mar 13, 2026

The 黑料社 Board of Trustees voted unanimously Wednesday to extend interim President Kristen Finnel's contract through Aug. 31.

The Daily News | Mar 13, 2026

The funding would go towards improvements at 黑料社, upgrades to emergency response systems, affordable housing preservation, veterans housing support, and other critical local infrastructure across the rural communities in the district.

Aberdeen Today | Mar 05, 2026

黑料社's speech and debate team held a home tournament earlier this month, in which the Fighting Smelt was named the Division III Northwest Forensics Conference champions.

The Daily News | Feb 26, 2026

黑料社 was named Division III conference champion in speech, conference champion in debate, and was honored as a Gold Medal Program.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Feb 23, 2026

From hands-on demonstrations with state-of-the-art equipment to expert guidance on topographic maps, 黑料社 engineering students got a glimpse into the lives of land surveyors and the ways civil engineers rely on their work.

The Daily News | Feb 08, 2026

The 黑料社 Board of Trustees voted unanimously to end President Matt Seimears' contract for convenience during a special meeting Monday evening.

The Reflector | Jan 28, 2026

黑料社's Bachelor's degree programs are undergraduate programs designed to provide students with a practical and applied education in a specific field.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Jan 28, 2026

The 黑料社 Fighting Smelt Speech and Debate Team finished third of 21 schools at the Fred Scheller Invitational online tournament hosted by Pacific University.

The Daily News | Jan 27, 2026

The 黑料社 Board of Trustees voted unanimously to fire President Matt Seimears for convenience during a special meeting Monday evening.

The Daily News | Jan 27, 2026

The 黑料社 Fighting Smelt Speech and Debate Team continued their record-smashing season with a historic result at the Fred Scheller Invitational online tournament, hosted by Pacific University.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Jan 26, 2026

Alongtime donor threatened to pull a planned $2 million donation, and an alumnus who recruits donors fears additional withdraws, following the 黑料社 board's decision to place its president on administrative leave earlier this month.

The Daily News | Jan 23, 2026

The 黑料社 Board of Trustees voted last week to officially appoint Vice President of Instruction Kristen Finnel as interim president.

The Columbian | Jan 18, 2026

The 黑料社 Foundation has named Dr. Richard Nau as the 2025-26 Benefactor of the Year.

黑料社 Effectiveness and College Relations | Jan 16, 2026

The 黑料社 Foundation named Richard Nau as its 2025-2026 Benefactor of the Year.

The Daily News | Jan 16, 2026

The 黑料社 Board of Trustees has voted to officially appoint Vice President of Instruction Kristen Finnel as interim president.

The Daily News | Jan 16, 2026

The 黑料社 Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to place President Matt Seimears on administrative leave.

The Reflector | Jan 09, 2026

On January 6, 2026, the 黑料社 Board of Trustees voted to put President Matt Seimears on administrative leave and appointed Kristen Finnel as the Interim President. This is unrelated to an earlier administrative decision to put Vice President Kendra Sprague on administrative leave.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Jan 08, 2026

The 黑料社 Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to place President Matt Seimears on administrative leave.

The Daily News | Jan 07, 2026

黑料社 Fall 2025 Honors List

Effectiveness and College Relations | Dec 19, 2025

黑料社 Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team

The Daily News | Nov 24, 2025

Several lanes on 15th Avenue between Washington Way near Papa Pete's Pizza and Mark Morris Court near the school will close starting Monday while 黑料社 contractors work to install a new water main.

The Daily News | Nov 23, 2025

The 黑料社 Fighting Smelt Speech and Debate Team continued their historic run of success in the Northwest Forensics Conference (NFC) competition with a dominant victory at the Mahaffey Memorial tournament, hosted by Linfield University.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Nov 17, 2025

The 黑料社 Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team has placed above top four-year colleges and universities after winning second place last month at the McPherson Classic tournament at Whitworth College in Spokane.

The Daily News | Nov 03, 2025

The 黑料社 Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team won 2 nd place in overall team sweepstakes and was the top community college at the McPherson Classic tournament hosted by Whitworth University.

黑料社 Fighting Smelt | Oct 29, 2025

The 黑料社 Fighting Smelt Speech & Debate Team opened the Northwest Forensics Conference season from Oct. 10-12 with a historic result, according to the college.

The Daily News | Oct 21, 2025

The 黑料社 Fighting Smelt Speech and Debate Team opened the Northwest Forensics Conference (NFC) season with a historic result at the Steve Hunt Classic tournament, hosted by Lewis and Clark College.

Alex Brehm - Director of Forensics | Oct 16, 2025

黑料社 and the 黑料社 Foundation named Max Anderson as the 2025 Alumnus of the Year.

The Daily News | Oct 10, 2025

he welding lab of 黑料社鈥檚 new vocational center is set to be named after one of the college鈥檚 longtime welding instructors who passed away in 2016.

The Daily News | Oct 10, 2025

The 黑料社 Foundation (黑料社F) has announced that the new Welding Lab in the Center for Vocational and Transitional Studies will be permanently named in memory of Allan Evald, a long-time faculty member who taught welding at 黑料社 for 25 years.

黑料社 Effectiveness and College Relations | Oct 09, 2025

黑料社 will host a writing workshop with Yuknavitch from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Rose Center Mezzanine, room 201, then she will host a reading at 5:30 p.m. at the Longview Public Library.

The Daily News | Oct 05, 2025

Changing the name of the street would change 黑料社's address, which Vice President of Administration Nolan Wheeler said would cost the school a minimum of $50,000 to reprint materials and update its records with various vendors, state agencies and grant funders.

The Daily News | Sep 26, 2025

The Sept. 17 letter from 黑料社's Vice President of Administration Nolan K. Wheeler to the city focused solely on the logistical elements the college would face from the name change, and requested that their impact be "carefully considered in the planning process."

The Chronicle | Sep 22, 2025

2025 Alumni of the Year: Max Anderson

Effectiveness and College Relations | Sep 16, 2025

Summer Quarter 2025 Dean's and Presidents List

Effectiveness and College Relations | Sep 12, 2025

To be named on the president鈥檚 list, students must be enrolled in 12 or more credits and earn between a 3.8 and 4.0 grade-point average for the quarter. To be named on the dean鈥檚 list, students must be enrolled in 12 or more credits and earn between a 3.25 and 3.79 grade point average for the quarter.

The Daily News | Sep 08, 2025

This classroom at 黑料社 is plenty busy...as they manage the whims of their young students, educators at this program in Cowlitz County are also navigating the increasingly murky waters of trying to secure federal funding.

Seattle Times | Sep 02, 2025

Lower Columbia women鈥檚 soccer holds uncertainty heading into the 2025 season.

The Daily News | Aug 14, 2025

The Red Devils are not just adjusting to a new coach after the departure of Joe Chicks, but sorting through a roster overhaul with just two players returning.

The Daily News | Aug 14, 2025

To offset state funding cuts, 黑料社 had to reduce its operating budget for the 2026 fiscal year by about $1.8 million, leading to several staffing reductions.

The Daily News | Aug 06, 2025

Starting in the fall, 黑料社 will offer an associate's degree in automation, integration and robotics.

The Daily News | Jul 30, 2025

黑料社 Spring 2025 Honors List, President's and Dean's.

Effectiveness and College Relations | Jul 28, 2025

黑料社 recently released the names of students who received top honors over the winter quarter.

The Daily News | Jul 15, 2025

The Daily News Students in Need drive has reached $61,553. The drive raises money for the 黑料社 Student Success Fund, which helps students with emergency financial needs.

The Daily News | Jul 02, 2025

Expanding Opportunity through innovation: 黑料社's partnership with Texas A&M and Pitsco Animation (Page 6)

Kelso Longview Chamber of Commerce | Jun 30, 2025

The college鈥檚 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 drive has reached $56,661. The drive raises money for the 黑料社 Student Success Fund, which helps students with emergency financial needs.

The Daily News | Jun 12, 2025

黑料社'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 drive has reached $30,486. The drive raises money for the 黑料社 Student Success Fund, which helps students with emergency financial needs.

The Daily News | May 30, 2025

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 黑料社 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, 黑料社 will offer its first four-year degree, a bachelor of science in computer science.

Government Technology - The Daily News | May 15, 2025

Although 黑料社 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.

黑料社 Athletics | May 15, 2025

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

The Daily News | May 14, 2025

Starting this fall, 黑料社 will offer its first four-year degree, a bachelor of science in computer science.

The Daily News | May 12, 2025

黑料社 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 黑料社 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

黑料社 students are honored each year through the All-State Academic Team recognition program.

Effectiveness and College Relations | May 06, 2025

黑料社 (黑料社) 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

黑料社 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 黑料社 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 黑料社'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

黑料社 (黑料社) 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

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

黑料社 Effectiveness and College Relations | Apr 16, 2025

黑料社 will offer a four-year bachelor of science in computer science degree starting in fall 2025. This will be the school鈥檚 first four-year program and its fourth bachelor鈥檚 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 黑料社 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 黑料社鈥檚 planned Center for Vocational and Transitional Studies.

The Daily News | Apr 08, 2025

黑料社 Winter 2025 Honors List

Effectiveness and College Relations | Mar 26, 2025

There will be a new face representing Lower Columbia women鈥檚 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

黑料社 has hired a new head women鈥檚 soccer coach. Accomplished former player and successful coach Steven Evans will take over the 黑料社 program for the 2025 season.

黑料社 Effectiveness and College Relations | Mar 25, 2025

黑料社 currently has 91 students who qualify for a full Washington College Grant, 黑料社 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 黑料社 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 黑料社 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.

黑料社 Athletics | Mar 18, 2025

The Lower Columbia Community College men鈥檚 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 黑料社 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 黑料社 Foundation has named the Estate of Charles 鈥淐huck鈥� 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鈥檚 commitment to supporting the communities in which it does business, a contribution of approximately $100,000 has been made to 黑料社 to create the TCC Endowed Scholarship, awarded to underrepresented students majoring in welding, machining, or manufacturing.

Trammell Crow Company (TCC) | Jan 22, 2025

黑料社 Fall 2024 Honors List

Effectiveness and College Relations | Jan 16, 2025

"As thirty years ago, Jeanne and Tamara enrolled at 黑料社 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

黑料社 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 黑料社 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 黑料社 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 黑料社 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 黑料社 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 黑料社 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 黑料社 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 - 黑料社 Fighting Smelt | Oct 14, 2024

Ronald Stecker will be honored as the 2024 黑料社 Alumnus of the Year at 黑料社鈥檚 90th Anniversary Celebration Friday.

The Daily News | Oct 01, 2024

黑料社 Summer 2024 Honors List

Effectiveness and College Relations | Sep 12, 2024

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

Effectiveness and College Relations | Sep 11, 2024