During the 2025 legislative session, the City of Rainier was awarded $500,000 in state grant funds for its Westside Sewer and Storm Line Rehabilitation project. The project will involve slip lining one-thousand feet of failing sewer line on West...


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As of July 1, 2025, there will be a 15 percent increase to water and sewer utility rates for residential and commercial customers and a new $5 stormwater utility fee applied to every bill. These are the first increases to those rates since 2011....
Applications are currently being sought to fill multiple vacancies on the Rainier Library Board. The board consists of five members and one alternative who are nominated by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. It is expected to meet at...
River Cities Transit Route 433 Timetable
June 12, 2025 -Longview, WA – Rainier, OR Route 433 will provide Monday – Friday commuter bus service between Longview Transit Center, Rainier Transit Center, and Rainier Senior/Community Center. Route 433 will depart Longview five times and return from Rainier...
Rainier Urban Growth Boundary Swap Presentation
March 11, 2025 -Rainier Urban Growth Boundary Swap Presentation from the Community Open House held March 10, 2025.
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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’.