![]() Welcome to the City of Roslyn! We hope that this site will provide you with some general information about visiting, playing, working, and living in our wonderful City! Roslyn is located 80 miles east of Seattle near Interstate 90 in sunny central Washington. Incorporated in 1886, the coal-mining town of Roslyn played an important role in Washington State History. The extensive coal fields in the area fueled the Northern Pacific Railroad's trains during construction and early operation of a direct rail line through the Cascade Mountains. Men from coal mining regions in the United States, Europe and elsewhere came to work in the mines. English, Italian and Slavic immigrants were among the early settlers and a significant proportion of the town's early residents were foreign born. In 1888, responding to a strike, the Northern Pacific Coal Company recruited more than 300 African-American miners from Virginia, North Carolina and Kentucky and brought them, with their families, to work in the mines. At one time, 24 ethnic groups and nationalities were living in Roslyn. Today, many of the original families continue to make Roslyn their home. The City of Roslyn is conducting their Customer Water Service Line Survey, as required by Washington State Department of Health for the continued management of water quality within the City of Roslyn. What does "economic development" mean to YOU? Help shape the future of Kittitas County by sharing your definition in our quick survey. Your input will directly influence how our communities approach growth and opportunity!
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Roslyn Urban Forest Information
Development Projects & Permitting Info
Information regarding development projects and permitting for building, land use, short term rentals and more within the City of Roslyn.
Community Development Page
Water/Sewer Rate Info
The annual water/sewer rate change will go into effect with your February 1st bills.