Lower Columbia College’s scholarships got a boost from the Cowlitz Indian Tribe in the form of a $50,000 donation that will double the number of Cowlitz Tribal Scholarships the school can give.
The gift was part of nearly $200,000 in donations to five local nonprofits the tribe made at ilani’s annual holiday tree-lighting event Nov. 24. Lower Columbia College is the only recipient in Cowlitz County, as the Lacamas Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Association, Share Vancouver, Santa’s Posse and...