The Kalama Library Board will meet on Wednesday, May 20th at 5:15pm at 320 N 1st Street for their regular meeting. For agenda and virtual attendance details, click HERE.
The City of Kalama Civil Service Commission is now accepting applications for a second open position. (The application period for the first position closed on April 30, and an appointment has not yet been made.)
Civil Service Commissioners help support a fair and transparent hiring process for the Police Department by participating in activities such as reviewing rules and procedures, overseeing testing and eligibility processes, and hearing appeals when needed.
The Commission meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 5:00 PM, as needed.
Applicants must:
• Be a U.S. citizen
• Have lived within Kalama city limits for at least 3 years
• State political party affiliation on the application
Why the political affiliation question? State law (RCW 41.12.030) requires that no more than two commissioners belong to the same political party.
Applications are due by Wednesday, June 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Apply online HERE or pick up a paper application at City Hall. Applicants must complete the Civil Service questions included with the application.
Questions? Contact cityclerk@cityofkalama.com.
KALAMA, WA — Mayor Stanfill has appointed Robbie Satterly as Chief of Police for the City of Kalama. Satterly was formally sworn in at last night’s City Council meeting, joined by city leadership, regional law enforcement partners, and members of the community.
Chief Satterly brings over 25 years of law enforcement and public safety experience to the role. Satterly first joined the Kalama Police Department in 2021, was promoted to Patrol Sergeant the following year, and has been serving as Acting Chief since October. Prior to joining KPD, Satterly served with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board as an enforcement officer, and previously spent over a decade with the Montrose Police Department in Colorado, where he served as a patrol officer, field training officer, and SWAT team operator. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with an emphasis in criminology.
“Chief Satterly’s appointment reflects the kind of leadership our city needs right now,” said Mayor Stanfill. “Getting a permanent chief in place has been my top priority since taking office in January, and this hiring process confirmed what I already believed. Robbie's experience and character, as well as his quiet confidence and steady leadership as Acting Chief makes him the right choice for Kalama. Like those who work alongside him will tell you, he leads without a lot of noise. I’ve appreciated his dedicated focus on doing the work well when it comes to supporting his officers, serving the public, and delivering the professionalism and accountability that our community expects and deserves.”
The Kalama Police Guild also expressed its strong support for the appointment: "Chief Satterly brings a working knowledge of our operations, our officers, and the community we serve. That foundation matters in a department like ours, where integrity, communication, and consistency are critical to our day-to-day success. We are committed to maintaining a professional, proactive, and service-oriented department, and we are ready to work alongside Chief Satterly in support of those goals."
Mayor Stanfill thanked the department and community for their patience and support during this transition period and concluded, “This marks a new chapter for our Police Department and I am proud to take this step with someone who has already earned the trust of both our officers and our residents.”
Kalama’s summer sewer averaging will be in effect May 20th through September 22nd for residential properties connected to sewer.
Whether you're watering the lawn early or holding out for the real sunshine, this program helps keep your sewer bill from rising with seasonal water use. After all, your grass isn’t using the sewer system!
📌 Note: This applies to residential sewer customers only and does not include commercial properties.
🔗 Curious how it works? Learn more here: https://www.cityofkalama.com/page/summer-sewer-average
Holly was sworn in at the April 16th Council meeting after serving 2 years on the Planning Commission, and she’s excited to continue her involvement and service with the Kalama community.
The Kalama Planning Commission is now accepting applications for a vacant seat. Application submissions are due by May 29, 2026 by 5pm. To be eligible for this seat, applicants must reside within Kalama City limits. Appointment for this position would be through 12/31/2027.
Apply Here
The Civil Service Commission is now accepting applications for an open position. The Civil Service Commission meets on the 4th Thursday of each month at 5pm, as needed. Submit applications through the City's website here: Application or pick up a physical form at city hall.
(Applicants must complete the Civil Service questions listed on the application.) Application deadline: April 30th, 2026 by 5pm.
Applicant qualifications include:
- US citizenship
- Resident of the City of Kalama for a minimum of 3 years
- Must state political party affiliation on their application
For questions contact cityclerk@cityofkalama.com.
Note: The political affiliation question is due to RCW 41.12.030: "At the time of any appointment not more than two commissioners shall be adherents of the same political party."
For drinking water during advisory:
-avoid drinking from tap
-boil tap water for 1 minute (then cool to drink)
-use alternative water sources for drinking
Showers, laundry, dishwashing = safe
If you do not have water, contact Director Rasmussen at 360-644-3844.
The Kalama City Council will hold a special meeting to interview candidates for vacant Council Position #1 on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026, at 7 pm at 320 N 1st Street, Kalama, WA 98625.
Application deadline: Monday April 6th, 2026 @ 5pm
The City of Kalama is accepting applications for a vacant seat on the City Council; Council Position #1. This is due to a change in residence. Applications are open until April 6, 2026 (closes @ 5pm). Council will review applications and appoint a new member to fill the remainder of the term, which ends on 12/31/2029. A "special" public meeting will be set to interview applicants.
All applicants must:
- Be a current Kalama city resident
- Have lived within Kalama city limits for a minimum of 1 year
- Be registered to vote
Application here
For questions, contact cityclerk@cityofkalama.com
The City's sewer project is resuming on Wednesday, March 4th and is scheduled to be underway in the Taylor Rd area until March 23rd. This map shows the routes for closure on Taylor Rd, from N 5th Street to Horizon Dr. Reader boards are out to help guide drivers. Access to residents living in the construction area and delivery drivers will be provided. Please drive with caution! Thank you.
The Council held a 6p.m. workshop to review the current City Council Rules of Procedure, originally adopted in 2020.
Resident artist Terri VanMatre presented plans for an upcoming mural project on the north wall of the local VFW building. Community members will have an opportunity to donate in support of this project.
The Council discussed the project results and potential options for the Community Building provided by a student workgroup from the University of Washington Evans School of Public Policy & Governance.
The Council declared certain kitchen appliances at the Community Building as surplus and approved transferring them to the Amalak Women’s Group. These items are allowed to stay in place at the building until the group is ready to move them.
To review the full agenda packet, visit: https://www.towncloud.io/go/kalama-wa
Meetings are held at 320 N 1st Street, Kalama and virtually via Zoom. Virtual attendance information is included in the agenda packet. Please note, the same Zoom link will be used for the workshop and the regular meeting.
Mayor Stanfill provided the council with a proposed roadmap for decision making regarding the Kalama Community Building. He reiterated the Council as the legislative body holds the decision-making authority for this facility. Staff will present the results of the UW Evan’s School of Governance project for this building at the February 19th meeting. Mayor Stanfill gave a few possible avenues for moving forward, including requesting staff to research further in specific areas of interest (approx. 1 month), or direct staff to develop language for a request for proposals (RFP). The council can then consider actual proposals from groups (or people) with interest. Mayor Stanfill also contemplated having staff develop guidelines for a community non-profit group to lease the building. The results of the city’s community building survey were provided as part of the agenda packet. This survey served as an idea generator rather than a measure of support for specific ideas. See the full agenda packet here: https://www.towncloud.io/go/kalama-wa
A workshop will be held on 2/19/26 from 6-7pm before the council meeting to review council policies and procedures.
Meetings are held at 320 N 1st Street, Kalama @ 7:00pm.
