City of Selah Administrative Offices will be closed Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth. We will resume normal business hours Friday, June 20, 2025. This closure includes administrative offices at the following locations:
City Hall
Public Works
Civic Center
Fire Department
Police Department
The City received a Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) grant to grind and overlay portions of S. 3rd Street, N. 3rd Street and the Speyers “Y” at West Fremont Avenue. The City is using Water and Public Works Board funds to upgrade the water main and in-stall new water service lines on W. Orchard Avenue between N. 3rd Street and N. 1st Street. Project information will be regularly posted on the City’s website on the Public Works page. If you have … Read More
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
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.
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
Please note that Basin Disposal garbage collection will be delayed by one day next week due to the Memorial Day holiday.
New Pickup Day: Thursday, May 29, 2025
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
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
Mark your calendars! The free Spring Yard Waste Clean Up date is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2025. If interested, contact Jasmine Arellano at (509) 698-7326.
Important: You must request service by May 9, 2025 to participate!
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