Wind Phone of Selah

12/11/2025

Today’s flooding update.

12/11/2025

Our little Wind Phone was holding up well this morning! Thankful for the recommendation from our Public Works Director to have some height in case of flooding and cement our posts down.

11/22/2025

We have had a few amazing opportunities to interview with local news outlets and are so grateful to be able to spread awareness to those who may be looking for a unique way to channel their grief and healing. Thank you KIMA Action News!

A tween in Selah is doing Yakima good by giving community members a new way to grieve the loss of loved ones, and dedicated it towards her late father."I wanted

10/31/2025

Emilia and I visited the Wind Phone yesterday to make sure everything was as it should be. A quick clean up, making sure our rotary phone is still secure, and of course reading and honoring new names and messages left behind. The addition of a photograph was especially beautiful.

We want to thank every single person who has visited, whether by accident or intentionally, who has shown respect no matter your beliefs, to those who have come before you. We have now aquired cards, brochures and a Bible from visitors. At the end of the day, we all have at least one thing in common; we have lost someone.

* We welcome the writing of names and short messages on the interior walls, but please refrain from marking up the exterior of the structure as well as the countertop.

*Please be aware that rocks with names and messages have been moved from the ground to the interior of the Wind Phone structure as we know winter is coming and we wanted to attempt to prevent anything from damage.

10/01/2025

Last week Mayor Bell awarded Community Pride Awards to students and teachers from Selah High School for their hard work and dedication to the Wind Phone project! These students are also participants in the SkillsUSA program, hosting and competing in regional and state events across various technical and leadership skills, earning them skill development, workforce preparation, and industry recognition. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Teachers: Brian Rockenbach and Geoff Anderson
Students: Alex Huard, Nick Huard, Kacey Pollard, David Pollard, Lawrence Burmasterr and Joe Gavica

09/27/2025

Dedication and Ribbon Cutting
We are so incredibly grateful to each and every one of you who made it out for this event. Councilmembers, community members, health professionals, our family and friends. Our hope for the Wind Phone of Selah is to provide a safe and serene space for those navigating grief.

09/26/2025

It's no secret that these guys keep busy year round! We are so appreciative to our Selah Public Works department and their willingness to transport and install the Wind Phone.

09/05/2025

A little behind the scenes of the construction process🔨 it was important to us to be there cutting, staining, nailing and putting the work in

08/29/2025