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City Skate Park Improvements Discussion

The Rainier Parks Committee will be meeting Monday, January 12 at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall to discuss fundraising opportunities for potential improvements to the city’s skate park.

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Ratkie Appointed to City Council

Longtime Rainier resident Charleen Ratkie was appointed to the vacant city council position on Monday, October 6. She replaces Connie Budge, who stepped down last month. Ratkie was born in Longview and attended the one-room school in Neer City...

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View the 2023 Water Quality Report. Current and past water quality reports are available on the City Reports Page.

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At its Monday, March 4 meeting, the Rainier City Council voted unanimously to appoint Russ Reigel as the city’s new interim public works director. Reigel, a longtime resident of the Rainier area, most recently worked as a maintenance supervisor...

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Meet the Mayor: Jerry Cole

It is an honor to serve
the citizens of Rainier as their Mayor

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Welcome to picturesque Rainier, Oregon!

Originally founded in 1851 by Charles E. Fox as Eminence; Rainier, Oregon provides a nice variety of scenic views, historical landmarks, local area entertainment, fishing, camping, and outdoor exploration; as well as easy access to City Life and Entertainment in Longview, WA and Portland, OR. River beach access within minutes and ocean beaches within 50 miles, impressive views of our namesake Mount Rainier and the Pacific Northwest volcano, Mt. St Helens.  The Columbia County frontage of the Columbia River offers some of the best Sturgeon Fishing year around, and is also perfect for camping and water recreations.  Rainier has a rich history including the ‘Lewis & Clark Trail’.  

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