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Based upon guidance and counsel from the President of the United States, the Governor, County Health District, City Staff, and pursuant to an emergency declaration per SMC 1.58.010, I have cancelled the Community Days celebration planned during May 2020.  Circumstances and virulence involving the Wuhan Virus (COVID-19) prompt this decision.  Please understand this was a sad course of action to take but my primary concern is for the health and protection of all of our residents.  We will continue to monitor … Read More

As of March 19, 2020 Courts have been provided an updated emergency order from the Supreme Court. Hour by hour there is increasing concern about the spread of the novel Coronavirus (covid-19) crisis. Selah Municipal Court is taking every measure to follow the order provided.  Effective immediately Selah Municipal Court has made the following changes to our court proceedings.

All trials are continued until after April 24, 2020.

All out of custody criminal cases will be rescheduled until after … Read More

The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is on everyone’s mind right now. Residents are using disposable disinfectant wipes and towels to keep their families safe. The City is asking you to place these wipes and towels in the trash and not flush them down the toilet. These items do not break down as fast as regular toilet paper. They can snag on tree roots and pipe joints. They can then build up and cause a sewer backup. City crews have to … Read More

For your convenience, and staying in compliance with the CDC recommendations, the Selah Municipal Court offers the following options to pay your monthly court fines.

You may pay your fine on line or over the phone for a small fee. If you have any questions you can reach the court at 509-698-7329.If you know your case number, you may use the City of Selah drop box out front on the right side of the front door, for check and money … Read More

During this time of uncertainty the Selah Municipal Court
want to ensure the City of Selah that we are taking all appropriate measures by
following the regulations of Governor Jay Inslee and President Donald Trump,
while protecting the City of Selah in regards to justice for the people of
Selah.

The Selah municipal court remains open, the Clerk of the
Court will be available by telephone and both mail and email will be received.

At this time all jury trials are canceled for the Month … Read More

To all of our area residents,

The Selah Fire Department wants you to know that we are
still responding to emergencies during this time of pandemic and social
distancing.

The volunteer and career members of our department are
dedicated to safety and the protection of life and property. We are here to
respond to emergencies as safely and efficiently as possible.

Safety is paramount, therefore, the members of the Selah
Fire Department are following the state and local recommendations to protect
you and ourselves on emergencies. … Read More

During this pandemic, I want to assure all residents of the City of Selah
that the Police Department is still out here providing safety and security to
the citizens of Selah.   

We have however, after careful discussion and deliberation, decided that it
would be in the best interest of our employees and citizens to suspend our
fingerprinting service and to put our Citizen’s Academy on hold until a time
where it can again be safely done.

Again, the police department is fully staffed and working every … Read More

Due to the Selah School district closures and at the direction of the Washington State Governor, spring soccer is postponed through April 24th. Our current plan is to have practices resume the week of April 27th.  Tiny Tots and league games will start on May 9th.  Further, because of the delay in soccer, flag football will also be affected and will start at a later date than originally planned.  We will continue to post updates as necessary and strive to … Read More

During this
pandemic, I want to assure all residents of the City of Selah that water,
sewer, and street services will continue uninterrupted.

Our water
supply is plentiful and safe. We have an automated system of wells, pumps, and
reservoirs that will continue to provide plentiful and clean water to your
homes.

Our sewage
treatment plant is running at approximately sixty percent capacity.

Street crews
will continue to provide maintenance and repairs to the streets.

Parks are open, and we encourage you to get out and use our … Read More

Update on
Civic Center is in effect, closed for the next two weeks in order to comply
with the recommendation of the President of the United States.

The Food Bank
is operational and will be keeping the same hours as in the past, but serving
out of the south side of the Civic Center on Mondays and Fridays from 9 to
11am.

Meals On
Wheels will continue to prepare meals for takeout. Customers have been notified
about when they can pick up their food.

All scheduled
events during … Read More