A number of you have already noticed and even adopted the Live Like the Mountain Is Out tagline and graphics. What are these? South Sound Proud represents the emotional and intellectual energy that enlivens the spirit of our region. It proclaims our confident authenticity as individuals and as a community. …
Take a “tour” of how Sumner’s Wastewater Treatment Facility uses gravity, bacteria, and modern technology to safely treat wastewater before returning it to the environment.
It’s now easier to drop off your utility bill payment at City Hall. As soon as you enter the lobby, there’s a drop box just to the right of the front doors. Place your utility bill payment in there, and we’ll pick it up! The City Hall outgoing mailbox is …
The new bridge will feature overhead lighting, pedestal lanterns and railing echoing the old bridge’s railing. A park across the street from The Old Cannery will feature pictures and a piece of the old bridge. With a better alignment and wide sidewalks, the new bridge will open up the corridor …
Celebrate Arbor Day and help us plant new flowering trees along Thompson Street! Saturday, April 22, 9 am Sumner just received its 22nd consecutive year designated as Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. To earn this, Sumner has an ongoing commitment to add and keep trees healthy throughout …
DM Disposal’s Spring Clean Up is coming up the week of April 24. Please note that there are no longer coupons needed. Just follow these guidelines to get rid of extra trash, yard waste and an appliance! Garbage – April 25: leave out up to three containers or trash bags …
The White River remains high but below levels that cause flooding. We’ll keep our eye on it, but with drier weather, it looks like we may have just barely escaped this one, thanks to the early preparations made to prevent minor flooding at these levels. White River Hydrograph – R …
The Transportation Improvement Board awarded Sumner a Complete Streets grant of $250,000. The City was selected for this award because of its commitment to the complete streets ethic in our planning documents, our community outreach and engagement in street and road projects. You must be nominated by at least one …
The good news is that Seibenthaler Park is getting ready for some much-needed improvements. The bad news is that portions of it, like the playground equipment, will be temporarily unavailable while the improvements are finalized. The park will be getting new playground equipment, and money is already in the current …
Pierce County TV takes a look at the City of Sumner’s efforts to reduce risk from flooding on the White River.