City of Ritzville

07/24/2026

The City of Ritzville is making one final door-to-door effort to complete our community income survey. Representatives from Evergreen Rural Water of Washington (ERWoW) will be visiting homes on Wednesday, July 29 to collect the remaining surveys needed for a valid income survey.

Why does this matter?
A completed survey helps the City qualify for valuable State and Federal grant opportunities that can help fund much-needed water and wastewater system improvements. Every completed survey brings us one step closer to being eligible for these important funding opportunities.

Your privacy is protected.
Washington State guidelines require the survey to be conducted by an independent third party. ERWoW—not the City—will collect the information, and all responses are kept strictly confidential. Individual household information is never shared with the City.

If an ERWoW representative knocks on your door, we encourage you to take a few minutes to participate. Your response can make a real difference for our community.

If you have questions, please contact Tracey Hunter with ERWoW at 360-462-9287, or contact Ritzville City Hall.

Thank you for helping invest in Ritzville's future!

07/22/2026

A Friendly Cemetery Reminder

We respectfully ask visitors to not place live ammunition on headstones or grave markers as a tribute.

While we understand and appreciate the intent to honor loved ones, live rounds can create a safety concern for cemetery staff, volunteers, visitors, and children who may encounter them.

Thank you for helping us keep our cemetery a safe and beautiful place for everyone who comes to remember and honor their loved ones.

Pictured is an example of live ammunition recently found on a headstone.

06/25/2026

CITY OF RITZVILLE
JOB OPENING NOTICE

The City of Ritzville is accepting applications for the position of Public Works Maintenance Worker until the position is filled. Salary dependent upon qualifications. Applications will be reviewed as submitted and the position is open until filled. The full job description and application are available online at www.cityofritzville.com or in person at City Hall, 216 E Main Avenue, Ritzville, Washington 99169. The City of Ritzville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Welcome to historic Ritzville, Washington! Located in the heart of wheat country, Ritzville is the county seat for Adams County.

06/23/2026

Did you know glass is a prohibited item at the Ritzville Memorial Cemetery?

The Public Works crew has seen an increase in broken glass and would like to remind the community that glass of any kind is not allowed in the cemetery, including vases, ceramic statues, terracotta pots and decorations (per Ritzville City Code 10.04.020 Cemetery Maintenance and Improvement).

Thank you for helping to keep the cemetery safe for all that visit.

05/27/2026

If you have memorial items at the Ritzville cemetery that can blow away, you may want to pick them up before this storm rolls in. The Public Works crew will remove the remaining items after June 3rd.

05/09/2026