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		<title>Press Release: Monitoring Columbia River Situation Following Industrial Spill</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:39:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 of white liquor from the Nippon facility in Longview, Washington, which has entered the Columbia River. City officials are [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Rainier Mayor, Council Candidate Filings Open June 3 for November 2026 Election</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:03:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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, along with the mayor&#8217;s position. Council positions 1, 3, 4 and 5 are [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Rainier Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event May 16</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 01:01:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[May 16 8AM &#8211; 12PM Protect wildlife and human health by keeping hazardous waste out of our environment. Bring hazardous waste materials to our hazardous waste collection event Saturday, May 16 from 8am-12pm to the Parking lot next to the Sewer Treatment Plant in Rainier. A map is attached as well. If you have any [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>2024 Water Quality Report Available</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:01:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[View the 2024 Water Quality Report. Current and past water quality reports are available on the City Reports Page.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Rainier Clean Up Day Saturday April 25</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:45:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[SATURDAY, APRIL 25th, 2026  8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 690 West A Street *FREE For City of Rainier Residents *($2.00 per tire, not on rim) DONATIONS Monetary Contributions Accepted for the Rainier Senior Center and Non-Perishable Food Accepted for H.O.P.E. For more information, to volunteer, and for Senior and Disabled Assistance with pick up of bulky [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Planning Commission Vacancy</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:33:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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. Commissioners must reside within Rainier city limits and are expected to attend one regular meeting per month. Other meetings may also be scheduled, [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Budget Committee Vacancies</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:27:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The City of Rainier currently has vacancies on its Budget Committee. Applicants to the Budget Committee are required to be Rainier residents and will have the opportunity to help the city identify its budgetary priorities for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Committee members are expected to attend the public meetings in which the budget process will [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>ODOT Project Alert: Paving and ramp closures on U.S. 30 in Rainier</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:44:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 a concrete barrier along the center of some sections of the road. Construction Impacts ​When construction starts, you can expect: Crews working during the day. Ramp closures with [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>City Skate Park Improvements Discussion</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:34:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Rainier Parks Committee will be meeting Monday, January 12 at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall to discuss fundraising opportunities for potential improvements to the city’s skate park.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Applications Sought for Rainier Library Board</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:27:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Applications are currently being sought to fill a vacancy 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 least 10 times per year and is charged with making recommendations to the council [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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