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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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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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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
Bids & RFQs
RFP: Shuttle Bus Service
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Shuttle Bus Transportation Services for the City of Sumner Senior Center I. Purpose The City of Sumner Senior Center is seeking proposals from qualified and fully licensed and insured transportation providers to deliver shuttle bus services for visitors to the Sumner senior center. The anticipated need is Read more
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Supporting Food Banks
With the national Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits expected to expire on Nov. 1 due to the federal shutdown, we’re sharing resources for food and ways to help those in need. Access Food Some food banks require membership or pre-registration to use their services. Here are three local food Read more
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Online Utility Bills
Beginning Monday, September 29, 2025, we’ll be online with the new processor. Your online credentials will remain the same – you will NOT need to re-register with a new login name or password. You may need to re-link your utility account number, which can be found on your bill. You Read more