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Resurfacing has been completed and the play park area is once again open for kids to enjoy.

Please be aware that dogs are not allowed within that area, per Selah municipal coded adopted on June 12, 2018, which states:

5.06.020 Dogs in city parks or playgrounds permitted.

Dogs are permitted within city parks and playgrounds; provided, however, that no person owning or having charge, care or custody of any dog shall cause or allow the same onto any city park or playground … Read More

Please be aware of the soaring temperatures and take appropriate precautions to keep you, your family, and your pets safe.

You can find additional resource materials on the National Safety Council website.

Temporary Closure!

The play park at Volunteer Park will be closed July 10 through July 17, 2018 while resurfacing work is done. Please be aware and plan accordingly.

The walking path and grassy areas will remain open during this time.

Due to the Holiday falling on Wednesday, July 4, regular garbage will be picked up on Thursday, July 5, and recycling on Friday, July 6.

If you are planning to place campaign/political signs in the grassy areas of South First Street or North Wenas Road, please see the mowing schedule listed below.  It is the responsibility of the person placing the signs to remove and replace the sign for mowing purposes. Failure to remove signs will result in the signs being removed and not put back in place. For more information on sign code requirements please refer to the Selah Municipal Code.

Mowing Schedule:

South … Read More

As we celebrate our country’s independence, please be safe and aware of the restrictions concerning fireworks. Per Selah’s municipal code, the following applies within the city limits:

6.62.020 – Prohibited—Exception—Penalty.

(a)

Effective May 25, 1996, it shall be unlawful for any person to store, offer for sale, expose for sale, use, possess or discharge any fireworks within the city of Selah, provided, however, this section shall not prohibit the lawful discharge of special fireworks at a properly permitted public display of fireworks; and provided, however, that … Read More

The City of Selah is seeking to hire a Court Clerk/Administrator. This is a full-time permanent, non-exempt, non-represented position. The anticipated start date for this position is July 30, 2018. Please go to the following link for more details.

Gates open at 2pm! Come enjoy local craft and food vendors, live music, kids activities, a pie eating contest, beer garden, and – of course – fireworks!
Check out the Special Events web page for more information, band bios, and event details!

2 – 4pm:

Shop local crafts and food vendors, enjoy some brew from Yakima Craft, let the kids play on the All About Fun bouncers

6-Dusk:

Live music from Jayleigh Ann and the Lost boys, The BGP, and Cody Beebe and the Crooks!

Dusk:

Huge … Read More

Our pool operates approximately 10 weeks per year serving over 27,000 customers annually.  This ten week operation is the highest risk activity in which the City of Selah participates, to include police and fire operations.  The worst case scenario is always present.   City pool operations can get quite hectic.  Over the last three years we have had 64 incidents (first-aid, 911 calls, medical assistance) and 28 rescues.  A rescue can be classified as a near drowning event.  That means, if … Read More

Employment applications for current openings can be submitted in person and by mail to: Andrew Potter, Selah City Hall, 115 West Naches Ave, Selah, WA 98942; or emailed to: andrew.potter@selahwa.gov.

JOB OPENINGS:

PUBLIC WORKS UTILITY WORKER — Open until Thursday May 31, 2018

PARKS WORKER (SEASONAL) — Open for application February–September