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Request for Statement of Qualifications for Architectural Services

The City of Selah, Washington, intends to engage in a qualifications-based selection (QBS) for an architectural firm to provide professional services relative a to-be-built new municipal building.  This notice has been issued so that any potentially-interested architect can submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).

Most specifics of the project have not yet been determined.  However, a few specifics are determined:  (1) the site location (Yakima County Assessor’s Parcel #181435-41454, which is a level parcel of roughly 2.34 acres); (2) the anticipated … Read More

Road Closure Notice – Speyers Road

Yakima County has authorized Selland Construction to close Speyers Road, from 14th Street to Lander Road, to through traffic beginning approximately June 9, 2025, through July 14, 2025.

Local access will be maintained for residents who live within the closure area.

The purpose of the closure is to allow for the safe and efficient installation of buried utilities, including new sewer and water mains.

Click here for the Traffic Control Plan outlining the closure and designated detour route.

Public Service Announcement

Notice – Keep Objects Off Rights-of-Way

The City of Selah is legally required to keep public rights-of-way – such as sidewalks, curbs and streets – free from any obstructions or items.

What Does the Law Say?Under RCW 46.61.570, it is unlawful to stop, stand, or park a vehicle (or obstruction) in a way that impedes traffic or blocks access to sidewalks or driveways. Additionally, RCW 35A.11.020 gives cities the authority to regulate use of public rights-of-way.The Selah Municipal Code (SMC) regulates the … Read More

City of Selah Holiday Closure

City of Selah Administrative Offices will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. This closure includes administrative offices at the following locations:

City Hall

Public Works

Civic Center

Fire Department

Police Department

Notice of Selah Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map Update

The City of Selah is accepting applications for changes to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map beginning May 10th and ending May 22nd, 2025.

Applications must be submitted online https://ci-selah-wa.smartgovcommunity.com/Public/Home, or submitted to the City of Selah Community Development Department located at 222 S Rushmore Road in Selah WA. Applications must be submitted with a SEPA Checklist and required application fees. Persons wishing to propose text amendments to the Comprehensive Plan will have an opportunity in 2026 as part of … Read More

Notice of Park Restroom Closures Due to Vandalism

Greetings Selah Residents,

Due to the recent influx of repeated and significant destruction and vandalism, the City has had to make the unfortunate decision to limit accessibility to the restroom facilities at Wixson Park and Carlon Park.

Until further notice these Selah Park restrooms will be locked between 3:30pm and 7:30am daily. We would like to apologize for the inconveniences this may cause the well-intended citizens. The disruption of few may impact many and for the overall safety of our citizens and … Read More

Selah City Council Vacancy

One (1) vacancy will exist on the Selah City Council as of 12:01 a.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2025, due to the resignation of Councilmember Kevin Wickenhagen. To be considered as a potential appointee replacement, your completed Application must be actually received by the City no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 18, 2025. Incomplete, untimely and/or sent-but-not-actually-received Applications will not be considered.

Candidates will be interviewed by City Council on April 22, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. Interviews will be held at … Read More