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Union Pacific Railroad requires emergency repairs on the railroad crossing at 24th Street in Sumner. Work is scheduled for Monday, November 11, 8 am – 3 pm. Expect all lanes of 24th Street to be closed between 136th Ave E and 138th Ave E. All through traffic, including freight, will […]

Sumner Main Street Association, in partnership with City of Sumner, is proud to bring the annual Santa Parade to Downtown Sumner. Get ready to spread some holiday cheer! The 2024 Santa Parade is fast approaching, and we’d love for you to be a part of the festivities. Taking place on […]

The leaves are falling, bushes and shrubs grew over the hot summer, and there are some yard care tips specifically to keep in mind during this time of year: Do not blow leaves into the street. It clogs the street sweeper; it causes storm drains to flood roads; and it’s […]

A few reliable websites offer free cybersecurity training and resources aimed at the general community and families: These websites provide accessible and family-friendly cybersecurity training and resources that are designed to promote safe online habits and increase community awareness.

On September 15, 2024, at 6:34 pm, officers from the Sumner Police Department responded to a person in crisis on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad tracks over Hwy 410. Multiple agencies responded to provide assistance, including Washington State Patrol, Puyallup, Bonney Lake, and a civilian crisis responder. At […]

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts through this summer’s budget priority survey. GreatBlue Research listened to responses from over 700 participants and reported the following to Council. Priorities for Future Budget Allocation Traffic emerged as the top concern, with eight out of ten respondents […]

Tired of finding unexpected “land mines” throughout Sumner and even in your own yard?  The City of Sumner reminding all dog owners of their Call of Dooty.  Here’s a few responses to common excuses for not doo-ing it. “No one will know, right?”  In this day of cell phones and […]

Warning: Scammers are impersonating Metro staff/animal control officers, targeting pet owners. This is a new low. They claim to have the owner’s missing pet but demand payment for their return. They even threaten to kill the pet if not paid. Again, this is a scam. If we have your missing […]

We received this update from Sound Transit regarding the construction of their parking garage in Sumner: Starting July 11, Sound Transit’s contractor will hammer long piles into the ground at the Sumner parking garage construction site. This activity will continue for approximately six weeks to two months. If you have […]

Mobile food vendors including food trucks are welcome in the City of Sumner! We recognize the importance of having mobile food vendors in town to bring a variety of convenient food options, economic and business development, and excitement to our downtown. There are two options for parking and serving in […]

Is safety real? Sometimes, it’s a feeling that can be fickle; your actual safety isn’t always the same as your perception of safety. Then again, public safety is one of our core services as a city, a very real thing that we work hard to fulfill every day.   …I […]

Put Your Food Waste in Your Yard Waste Cart! Pierce County’s curbside residential yard waste program now accepts food waste! You can now put all food and yard waste in your existing yard waste container. Newly accepted items include dairy, eggs and shells, grains and bread, spoiled leftovers, and meat […]