Rainier Riverfront Bridge Dedication Sunday, May 29, 2022

Rainier Riverfront Bridge Dedication Sunday, May 29, 2022
Rainier City Park 2-4 p.m.

The City of Rainier is holding a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting for the completion of the final phase of its Riverfront Trail project Sunday, May 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the city's main park. The final phase involves the placement of a bridge that will connect the park to the trail.

As part of the event, there will be three fun runs for participants of all ages, as well as a bike and trike parade. Prizes will be awarded for Most Creative, Most Original and the Rainier Spirit Award for the bike parade. Fun run participants will be given ribbons and there will be a limited number of commemorative coins available for attendees.

Guest speakers for the event will include Columbia County Commissioner Margaret Magruder, Oregon State Representative Suzanne Weber and Oregon State Senator Rachel Armitage.

Event partners Grocery Outlet, the Rainier Oregon Historical Museum and Country Financial will also have tables with displays, candy and other features.

Rainier Riverfront Bridge Dedication Coloring Contest

Anyone is eligible to participate in the coloring contest. Print this page coloring page, decorate the image and turn it in to Rainier City Hall, 106 West B Street, by 5 p.m. on Monday, May 23.

There are three categories: children 5 and under, ages 6 to 12 and teens and adults. Winners will be announced at the dedication ceremony at the Rainier City Park, Sunday, May 29 from 2 to 4 p.m.

City Hires Dana Potter as new Utility Billing Clerk

The City of Rainier is announcing that Dana Potter has been hired as its new utility billing clerk. She is scheduled to start her new position on Monday, May 2 and replaces longtime utility billing clerk Darlene Lavelle, who is retiring as of July.

Potter began her career in the banking industry for a small local bank, starting as a teller and working her way up to assistant manager through 19 years and three bank mergers. She became a clerk at the U.S. Postal Service in 2001, primarily working in Clatskanie and was acting Postmaster in Rainier in 2012 during a vacancy of that position.

Potter and her family moved to Rainier in 1995. She was actively involved at the schools, volunteering every week and serving on the PTO when her children were still students. Potter was a longtime driver of Meals on Wheels and currently is on the Board of Directors of Friends of the Rainier Pool.

"We're happy to have Dana Potter join our city staff, and look forward to working with her," City Administrator W. Scott Jorgensen said.

Household Hazard Waste Collection Event May 14, 2022

City of Rainier's FREE
Household Hazardous Waste & Used Paint Collection
Next to Rainier Sewage Treatment Plant 690 West A Street
SATURDAY May 14, 2022 from 8am - noon

Planning Commission Vacancy

Planning
Commission

The Rainier City Council is currently accepting applications for the Rainier Planning Commission (volunteer position). The Planning Commission advises the Mayor and City Council on planning, zoning, land use and development matters. Applications are available at City Hall, 106 West "B" Street, Rainier, Oregon 97048 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by calling 503-556-7301 or online Board and Commission Application (pdf). Applications accepted through May 16.

Commissioners are expected to attend one regular meeting per month. Other meetings may also be scheduled, as needed.

The City Council will consider applicants at its June 6 meeting.

RAINIER MAYOR'S TASKFORCE FOR COVID VACCINATIONS Mar 17, 2021

Have you tried finding a Covid Vaccination but are having a hard time figuring it out?

Please call City Hall between the hours of 09:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday and leave your contact information with staff. A local dedicated volunteer on the Taskforce will help you schedule a vaccination.

Please note we do not give the vaccination.
We will do our best to help you find one.