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...

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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...

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

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

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...

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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...

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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...

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