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
Increased Water Curtailment Level
City Hall on Aug 24, 2026
When: Effective August 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Notice of Mandatory Water Curtailment
City Hall on Aug 20, 2026
When: Effective August 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Water Curtailment Has Ended
City Hall on Aug 18, 2026
With the increase in stream flows, there is no longer a need for water curtailment.
Notice of Mandatory Water Curtailment
City Hall on Aug 5, 2026
When: Effective August 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
2026 Water Quality Report
City Hall on Aug 4, 2026
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and the State of Oregon require public drinking water providers to publish a water quality report for their customers by July 1 of...
Notice of Pending Council Action
City Hall on Jul 9, 2026
Consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Vernonia Regulating Illegal Burning