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...

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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...

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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...

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River Cities Transit Route 433 Timetable

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...

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Rainier Urban Growth Boundary Swap Presentation

Rainier Urban Growth Boundary Swap Presentation from the Community Open House held March 10, 2025.

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View the 2023 Water Quality Report. Current and past water quality reports are available on the City Reports Page.

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City Hall Restoration

At its May 6 meeting, the Rainier City Council voted unanimously to award two bids for work on the historic City Hall building. Work has already begun on restoring the windows in the...

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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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