May 28, 2026 CITY OF RAINIER PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release City of Rainier Closely Monitoring Columbia River Situation Following Industrial Spill; Water Quality Testing Ongoing The City of Rainier is actively monitoring the recent release...
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A public hearing on a proposed supplemental budget for City of Rainier, for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, will be held at 106 West “B” Street, Rainier, OR. The hearing will take place on June 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. The...
A public meeting of the Rainier Economic Development Council will be held on June 8, 2026 at 5:30 pm at 106 West “B” Street, Rainier, Oregon. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1,...
A public meeting of the City of Rainier, Oregon, will be held on June 8, 2026, at 6:00pm, at 106 West “B” Street, Rainier, OR. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the period beginning July 1, 2026 as approved by...
Wednesday, June 3 is the first day that incumbents and other interested parties can file for local office in order to run for positions in the November 3 general election. The Rainier City Council will have four positions on the November ballot,...
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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’.