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City of Kalama
Population (2022) 3065

City Council meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month Official page of the City of Kalama.

To see City meeting agendas and minutes, go here: https://www.towncloud.io/go/kalama-wa

11/10/2026

To those who have worn the uniform, those who continue to serve, and the families who stand beside them, thank you. Your courage, sacrifice, and dedication have helped protect the freedoms we enjoy every day.

With gratitude and respect, thank you, veterans.❤️🤍💙

Holiday Office Closure:
City offices and the Kalama Public Library will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11th.

Garbage service will continue on its regular pickup schedule.

11/09/2026

The continued public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 6pm at the Council Chambers located at 320 N 1st Street, Kalama. The agenda and virtual attendance information can be found here: https://www.towncloud.io/go/kalama-wa

10/30/2026

📢 WE'RE HIRING: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II

City of Kalama | Public Works Department

Join our Public Works team and help keep Kalama's wastewater systems running!

💲 Pay: $36.05 – $37.49/hour

Benefits include: Medical, PERS retirement, VEBA, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and life insurance.

Interested?

Full-time, Teamsters Local 58 position.

Must have or be able to obtain Washington State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II certification within six months of hire.

📅 First Application Review: November 30, 2026

Apply online or pick up an application at Kalama City Hall.
Full job description and application are available at: https://tinyurl.com/KalamaEmployment

Questions? Contact Kelly Rasmussen at 360-673-4567 or [email protected]

10/30/2026

🧛 TODAY! Fibre Federal Credit Union's Boo on 1st Street — trick-or-treat on 1st St, 4–6pm.

See you there, boils and ghouls.

Tag us in your costume pics!

10/22/2026

Kalama City Council 2027 Budget & 2027-2032 Capital Facilities Plan Public Hearings @ 7pm on November 5, 2026 & November 19, 2026:
Notice is hereby given that the City of Kalama preliminary budget for 2027 and the 2027 to 2032 Capital Facilities Plan has been filed with the City Clerk. The Kalama City Council will hold the first of two public hearings on the 2027 Budget and Capital Facilities Plan on November 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend and provide testimony for the final budget. A second public hearing will be held on November 19, 2026 at 7 p.m. The hearings may be continued without further publication by announcing the date, time, and place of the continued hearing at the hearing. Copies of the preliminary Budget and draft Capital Facilities Plan will be available on or before November 20, 2026 at City Hall during regular business hours or on the City website at www.cityofkalama.com.
Meeting location: 320N 1st Street, Kalama
Information for virtual access to the hearings will be available on the City website through https://www.towncloud.io/go/kalama-wa.

10/13/2026

The Kalama Civil Service meetings for the remainder of 2026 have been canceled due to lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2027 at 5pm at the City Council Chambers.
Location: 320 N 1st Street, Kalama, WA

10/08/2026

Volunteer Opportunities – Serve Your Community! 🌟
The City of Kalama is seeking committed community members to join several advisory groups. These volunteer roles offer a meaningful way to contribute to local decision‑making, support city services, and help shape Kalama’s future. We invite residents to consider applying for any of the openings below.

Civil Service Commission:
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.
Openings:
• One member residing inside city limits for at least 3 years
• State political party affiliation on the application
Meetings: 4th Thursday of each month at 5:00pm, as needed.
More information can be found in Section 2.48 of the Kalama Municipal Code.

Salary Commission 💼
The Salary Commission reviews and sets the salaries of Kalama’s elected officials. This group plays an important role in maintaining transparency, accountability, and fairness in city governance.
Opening:
• One member residing inside city limits
Meetings: Typically once per year, prior to budget preparation (August–September).
Details are outlined in Section 2.08 of the Kalama Municipal Code.

Library Board
The Library Board advises the City Council on operating policies for the Kalama Public Library. Members help guide library services, ensuring they support the educational and informational needs of the community.
Opening:
• One board position available (residency requirements per Municipal Code Section 2.52)
Meetings: Every other month on the 3rd Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Additional information is available in Section 2.52 of the Kalama Municipal Code.

How to Apply
Applications may be submitted online at:
www.cityofkalama.com/page/application-for-commissions-boards-and-committees
For questions, please contact:
[email protected] • 360‑673‑4561

The application period will remain open until filled.

10/08/2026

Meeting cancelled: Tonight's Kalama Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled due to lack of a quorum. The next scheduled meeting is Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 6pm. The Public Hearing continuation of the comprehensive plan periodic update will be at this meeting.
Location: 320 N 1st Street, Kalama

10/06/2026

Kalama City Council 2027 Proposed Property Tax Levy, 2027 fees, charges, & revenue public hearing on October 15, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
The Kalama City Council will hold a Public Hearing to review the revenue needs of the City for 2027 including the ad valorem (property) tax levy for 2027, proposed utility rate increases, and other miscellaneous fees of the city on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7:00pm at 320 N 1st Street. The public is encouraged to attend and comment. Virtual access information will be available on the City website through https://www.towncloud.io/go/kalama-wa or at City Hall during business hours.

10/06/2026

Update 10/8/2026: This meeting has been canceled due to lack of a quorum.

The Kalama Planning Commission will hold a meeting on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6pm, which is a continuation of the Public Hearing for the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. The agenda and virtual attendance information can be found here: https://www.towncloud.io/go.kalama-wa

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195 N. First Street
Kalama, WA
98625

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13606734562

Website

http://www.cityofkalama.com/

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