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Notice of Public Hearing on Supplemental Budget

April 16, 2026 -

PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF RAINIER, OREGON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET 6:00 P.M. – May 4, 2026 A public hearing on a proposed supplemental budget for the City of Rainier, Columbia County, State of Oregon, for the ﬁscal year...

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2024 Water Quality Report Available

April 14, 2026 -

View the 2024 Water Quality Report. Current and past water quality reports are available on the City Reports Page.

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NOTICE OF REDCO BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING

April 9, 2026 -

A meeting of the Budget Committee of REDCO – www.redco-or.org, Columbia County, State of Oregon, to discuss the 2026/27 fiscal year budget will be held at the Rainier City Hall, 106 W B Street, Rainier, OR 97048 on May 11, 2026 at 5 p.m. The...

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NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING

April 9, 2026 -

A meeting of the Budget Committee of the City of Rainier, www.cityofrainier.com, Columbia County, State of Oregon, to discuss the 2026/27 fiscal year budget will be held at Rainier City Hall, 106 W B Street, Rainier, OR 97048 on May 11, 2026 at...

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Rainier Clean Up Day Saturday April 25

February 18, 2026 -

SATURDAY, APRIL 25th, 2026 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 690 West A Street *FREE For City of Rainier Residents *($2.00 per tire, not on rim) DONATIONS Monetary Contributions Accepted for the Rainier Senior Center and Non-Perishable Food Accepted for...

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ODOT Project Alert: Paving and ramp closures on U.S. 30 in Rainier

January 20, 2026 -

To preserve and improve the road, ODOT plans to: Remove and grind down the existing surface. Rebuild and install new pavement. Apply permanent striping and reflective markers. Install a concrete barrier along the center of some sections of the...

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Meet the Mayor: Jerry Cole

It is an honor to serve
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18 April 10:00 AM

Rainier Spring Bazaar

Rainier Riverfront Center

21 April 12:00 AM

Denise Watson

04 May 6:00 PM

Public Hearing on Supplemental Budget

Rainier City Hall

11 May 5:00 PM

REDCO Budget Committee Meeting

Rainier City Hall

11 May 6:00 PM

Budget Committee Meeting

Rainier City Hall

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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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