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Spring Newsletter
The spring issue of the quarterly print newsletter is hitting mailboxes. It’s also available online. Did you already get an issue and want to follow up on the stories? Click here to get the links and explore more.
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Traffic Ave Work CANCELED
From WSDOT: The work scheduled for the Traffic Avenue ramp to westbound SR 410 this week has been canceled due to equipment availability. WSDOT says it will be rescheduled to a later date. That’s all we know for now. We’ll keep you posted as we hear more. For real-time travel Read more
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Coffee with Carla
Have a question? Curious about the latest news from the city? Stop by Van Lierop Garden Market at 1020 Ryan Avenue on a Friday for a casual Coffee with Carla and chat with Mayor Carla Bowman. Upcoming dates: All start at noon!
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White River Feature
The recent issue of South Sound Magazine features Sumner’s own work on the White River Restoration Projects and how those projects, even partially completed, helped save Sumner from flooding this last December.
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Notice of Industrial Wastewater Permit: SIU-2026-002
XCJ Corp DBA Mila Dumpling The City of Sumner has issued a Draft Industrial Wastewater Permit (SIU-2026-002) for XCJ Corp DBA Mila Dumpling, located at 1515 Puyallup St Sumner WA 98390 (Parcel 0420138019). The facility receives raw food ingredients, including meats, vegetables, and dry goods, which are blended in commercial Read more
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CALL FOR BIDS 2026 Pavement Chip Seal Application (CIP-25-10)
Sealed Bids will be received by the City of Sumner in the office at the Permit Center Counter located at Sumner City Hall, 1104 Maple Street, Sumner, WA 98390, until 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2026 (Bid Opening Date) as displayed at https://www.time.gov/. If a Bidder chooses to submit a Read more
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Local Business: MìLà
The February issue of the Costco Connection magazine featured a Sumner business that many locals may not realized moved here recently: MìLà. Learn more about how a local couple began this business and now ships frozen dumplings across the nation–from Sumner!
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Lahar Evacuation Exercise
On April 23, 2026, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, our community, along with Puyallup and Orting, will participate in a critical lahar evacuation exercise. This drill, the largest of its kind in the country, has local schools simulate their evacuation process in the event of a lahar from Mt. Read more
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Toybox Thank You!
Even through a wild week, Sumner Police joined our community partners to deliver over 500 toys and meals to local families who wouldn’t have received their holiday wishes otherwise. Thank you to all our partners, donors and volunteers who helped make 2025 Toybox another success. A special thank you to Read more
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Reporting Storm Damage
Pierce County encourages residents and businesses affected by the severe weather to report damages to help the County assess impacts and coordinate recovery efforts. This includes residents and businesses within incorporated cities like Sumner. Reporting damage is an important first step in determining community needs and may be required before state Read more