After many years of service, it’s time to let the City’s 1969 GTO go to a new home. For years, it served as the Police Department’s DARE car, running in parades and other activities. However, we were using it less and less while storage space keeps getting tighter and tighter, Read more…
First, the good news: we’re in the home-stretch for completing the Traffic Avenue/SR 410 interchange improvements. Now, the bad news: the end is when construction impacts traffic the most. In general, expect delays through the interchange including both intersections, through November 4. You may want to choose another route during Read more…
We could use a virtual celebration this fall. So, let’s use 20-20 to take a closer look at all the people and places that make Sumner special. Use #ShowYourSumner to share what Sumner looks like to you. It doesn’t matter if you live here, work here or just love Sumner. Read more…
It’s official; there’s still no way to safely hold events like Street of Treats and Santa Parade in 2020. We are determined to bring back events as soon as we can, but it won’t be this year. For your own celebrations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has Read more…
Pierce County brings free testing to you. Anyone can be tested. Saturday, October 3110 am – 3 pmSumner High School Walk Up or Drive Through! Field staff help you register on site. No ID required. Results in 5-7 days.It’s important to get tested if you: Experience fever, chills, cough, shortness Read more…
Murrey’s asked for some modifications to Fall Clean up in order to help keep their drivers safe. If you live in our city limits, here’s how you participate this year. On November 21, 10 am to 2 pm, bring up to 3 bags each of garbage to be disposed, yard Read more…
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the preliminary 2021/2022 Biennial Budget for the City of Sumner has been prepared and is available for viewing on-line. The City of Sumner City Council will be conducting a public hearing to receive public comment on the preliminary 2021/2022 Biennial Budget virtually, commencing at approximately Read more…
Project Name: Phase 1 Stewart Rd Improvements and Phase II Stewart Rd Bridge Replacement Permit Application No: PLN-2020-0036 Location: Stewart Rd SE/8th St E from Valentine Ave SE to 140th Ave Ct E spanning the City of Sumner and City of Pacific. Township 20 North, Range 4 East, Section 1. Read more…
After carefully reviewing the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department’s recommendations for parks, starting this Friday, we’re reopening Sumner’s playgrounds and courts for distanced use. Please help us keep these amenities open by following the guidelines: No more than five people of separate households should be using the equipment/court at a time. Read more…
We’ll miss the big leaf maple from Loyalty Park. It’s been sheltering picnics and play for decades. It already started declining in 1998, and the City took steps to extend its life another 22 years, but it couldn’t survive last week’s high winds. The Forestry Commission and Parks Department keeps Read more…