Welcome to Vernonia
Nestled in the Oregon Coast Range on the Nehalem River, lies the City of Vernonia. Surrounded by Douglas Fir forests, Vernonia strives to maintain our historic logging roots, while providing a welcoming community in which to live, work and play. Vernonia offers quiet country living and a great place to visit. Whether you live here, or are just passing through, we invite you to enjoy everything Vernonia has to offer.
Latest Announcements
Notice of Budget Committee Meeting
City Hall on Mar 26, 2020
Due to COVID-19 the public meeting of the Budget Committee of the City of Vernonia, Columbia County, State of Oregon, to present the budget for the fiscal year July 1,...
A Message From The Mayor About Coronavirus
Rick Hobart, Mayor on Mar 24, 2020
Vernonia City Council and City Staff held a Special Council Meeting on Monday at 3:00 pm via a teleconference to discuss our path forward in dealing with the effects of...
City Council Special Meeting Replay
City Hall on Mar 24, 2020
The following recording is of the City Council Meeting held on March 23rd, 2020 at 3:00 PM. Due to technical difficulties the first 3 minutes were not recorded. The only...
Vernonia Park Facilities Closed
City Hall on Mar 24, 2020
The City of Vernonia has closed all playgrounds, sports courts, campgrounds, park restrooms and picnic shelters as of Monday, March 23rd.The decision follows direction from the Oregon Health Authority and...
Vernonia State of Emergency and Governor's Executive Orders
City Hall on Mar 18, 2020
Vernonia City Council has declared a State of Emergency via Council Resolution No. 2020-03 in order to protect the Vernonia community, City employees, and the City’s most vulnerable citizens from...
Public Notice - City Hall Offices Closed to Address COVID-19 Concerns
City Hall on Mar 13, 2020
Based on recent recommendations from the State of Oregon and Oregon public health experts, the City of Vernonia is implementing the following measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 in...