City Council Packet

 City of Othello                   Othello Utility Department            Othello Police Dept.           Othello Public Works Dept.

500 E. Main Street            500 E. Main Street                           500 E. Main Street              111 N. Broadway Ave

Othello, WA  99344           Othello, WA 99344                         Othello, WA 99344               Othello,  WA  99344

(509) 488-5686                  (509) 331-2705                              (509) 488-3314                   (509) 488-6997
Fax (509) 488-0102           (509) 488-0102                              Fax (509) 488-2385            Fax (509) 488-3701

Monday - Friday                  Monday - Friday                          24 hrs /7 days a week             Monday - Friday

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.                   9 a.m. to 5 p.m.                                                                               7:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 The valuable combined qualities of ample water supply, and favorable climate contribute to the bright potential for our community. More than 60 crops are produced in the Basin. Half the nation's french fries are made from potatoes grown in the area. Slice into a delicious red apple or savor wine at the tasting rooms of local wineries to sample two of our burgeoning industries. 

Othello’s current inventory of parks and recreation sites include 2 mini-parks, 1 neighborhood park, and 1 community park.  These existing parks and recreational facilities encompass a total of 43.4 acres of land, click here for more information!

In Othello, you'll find serenity watching endless vees of geese & Sandhill Cranes sweeping across blue skies. Here there is a sense of awe in nature's wide open, carved spaces created by Ice Age flooding & more. Click for Info.

 Abundant Wildlife: The area is abundant with outdoor recreation. The Columbia National Wildlife Refuge is approximately 5 miles from the city and has 23,200 acres to enjoy fishing, hiking, biking, sightseeing, unique geographical development and wildlife viewing. The Coulee Corridor has been established, which is a tourism byway route beginning in Othello extending north to Coulee Dam along SR 17 and SR 155. There are several public golf courses in the area to enjoy and bird hunting has always been an asset to the area. Our wonderful, seasonal weather makes it pleasant to enjoy all types of outdoor recreation.

A Glance Back Through Time: The Old Hotel Art Gallery - Presents....The Old Milwaukee Interpretive Caboose, a 1946 Milwaukee Road Caboose, designed and built in the railroad's shops, will be restored as an Interpretive Center for the public and school groups, open five days weekly and by appointment. It's funding is by grants and contributions, and is entirely separate from The Old Hotel's operating budget.

Othello's Fair Housing Practices: