Community Development Supervisor (Planner)

The City of Selah is seeking a Community Development Supervisor (Planner). Job functions include updating comprehensive plan; review land use applications and zoning changes; recommend changes to city codes. Bachelor’s degree in related field and 3 years’ experience required. Starting salary range $70,000 – 79,000 annually. Additional information available online at www.selahwa.gov or by contacting Human Resources at andrew.potter@selahwa.gov Applications must be submitted to Selah City Hall, 115 West Naches Ave, Selah, WA 98942. Position … Read More

Public Works Utility Worker

The City of Selah is seeking a full-time union represented Utility Worker. Job functions include understanding all aspects of the operations, maintenance, procedures and safety of public works systems and facilities of the City. 2 years public works experience required. Monthly salary, based on classification, will depend on previous experience. Additional information available online at www.selahwa.gov or by contacting Human Resources at andrew.potter@selahwa.gov Applications must be submitted to Selah City Hall, 115 West Naches Ave, … Read More

A Stage 1 Burn Ban has been declared by the YRCAA Air Pollution Control Officer for both the　Upper and Lower Yakima County areas effective Thursday January 5, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. until further notice. This burn ban has been called due to Air quality deterioration, area inversion, minimal dispersion and expected poor ventilation.

PM2.5 levels are Likely to elevate in the upper county area.

PM2.5 levels are Likely to elevate in the lower county area.

Ventilation category will be poor.

Dispersion category will be … Read More

The Stage One Burn Ban has been lifted for Yakima County due to improving air quality conditions.

BURN BAN DOWNGRADED TO STAGE 1 FOR ALL OF YAKIMA COUNTY.

The　Stage　2 Burn Ban in effect in the Yakima County, but has been downgraded to Stage 1 in the upper Yakima County area effective Tuesday December 27, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. until further notice. Lower Yakima County will remain in a Stage 1.

All of Yakima county in a stage one burn ban.

During a Stage 1 Burn Ban:

All Outdoor Burning, including Agricultural burning, is prohibited;

The use of any fireplace, wood stove or … Read More

A Stage 2 Burn Ban has been declared by the YRCAA Air Pollution Control Officer for both the Upper and Lower Yakima County areas effective Monday December 19, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. until further notice.  This burn ban has been called due to Unhealthy air quality conditions combined with poor ventilation and dispersion.

Ventilation category will be poor.

Dispersion category will be poor.

A strong surface inversion will persist through at least Tuesday Dec.20th

Air quality can change rapidly; please keep watching and we will update … Read More

Application: On November 29, 2016 the City of Selah Planning Department received a Class 3 Use Review application from Hordan Planning Services, 410 N. 2nd Street, Yakima, WA 98901 on behalf of Forbes Mercy for an 80 foot communication tower in the One-Family Residential (R-1) zone and a variance application to allow the tower to exceed the 35 foot maximum building height of the R-1 zone. The site is located on the summit of the ridge about 4,000 feet east … Read More

A Stage 1 Burn Ban has been declared by the YRCAA Air Pollution Control Officer for both the Upper and Lower Yakima County areas effective Monday December 12, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. until further notice.  This burn ban has been called due to Air quality deterioration, minimal dispersion and expected poor ventilation.
* PM2.5 levels are Likely to elevate in the upper county area.
* PM2.5 levels are Likely to elevate in the lower county area.
* Ventilation category will be poor.
* Dispersion category will be poor.
* Air … Read More

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, which is annually on December 7, commemorates the attack on Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii, during World War II. Many American service men and women lost their lives or were injured on December 7, 1941.The City of Selah joins its citizens in honoring those who lost their lives seventy-five years ago today.

‘Tis the season for giving, and Selah Downtown Association, along with the City of Selah and many local businesses are providing opportunities this month to give back and help out others in our community.

Selah Downtown Association is sponsoring a Giving Tree to help kids in the Selah School District. Pick up gift tags at the Selah Civic Center or City Hall, and return your wrapped gift to City Hall (115 W. Naches Ave., Selah) by December 12th.

SDA is also collecting … Read More