CITY OF SUMNER NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS FOR CIP 19-01, SUMNER-TAPPS HIGHWAY GUARDRAIL AND RESURFACING The City of Sumner solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in Civil Engineering Design. This agreement will be for approximately 10 months in duration with the option for the City of Sumner to extend it Read more…
In an emergency, seconds count. It’s important to know where you are so 911 can direct responders to your exact location to deliver life-saving aid. Now, South Sound 911 can receive more accurate cellular location data for 911 calls the agency receives, using RapidSOS. In Pierce County, where more than Read more…
The Puyallup Herald and Q13 recently featured the proposed pedestrian bridge that could connect the Rivergrove neighborhood back to the Sounder Station, schools, parks and other amenities without relying on congested SR 162. Click here to read The Puyallup Herald article. And from Q13:
Sumner Cemetery was featured in KING 5’s story about changing trends in cemeteries and what they offer. Although it’s a rather unusual example, Sumner continues to set the standard of excellence for a progressive small city in the services we provide. Click here to learn more about the cemetery itself Read more…
From Mayor Bill Pugh: After serving us for 22 years, John Galle is retiring at the end of August. I am thrilled that he will get to enjoy a much deserved retirement; but I am also sad for us because in his quiet, unassuming way, John has really shaped Sumner Read more…
Sound Transit is deciding how to spend $50 million of their System Access Fund. Sumner is in the running for two projects: Sumner Station Safe Sidewalk/Bike Enhancements and Rivergrove Community Pedestrian Bridge. Safe Sidewalk/Bike Enhancements The Safe Sidewalk/Bike Enhancements provides $1.5 million to develop pedestrian and bicycle east-west corridors around Read more…
Sumner Connects is a new service on this website that allows you to better connect with staff on key projects and ongoing efforts. It allows you to take polls, ask questions, request email updates about a specific project and more. For most interactive activity, you need to create a login Read more…
Take a look as Q13 explores Sumner’s historic status as the Rhubarb Pie Capital of the World. If this makes you hungry, mark your calendar for Rhubarb Days, coming up July 27-28. Or, click here for recipes and rhubarb info you can sample all year long.
Q13 came out to feature the transformation of Sumner’s Sk8 Park, thanks in large part to the Sumner Police Department. Although Officer Martin has since taken a new role in the military, Sumner’s officers continue to stop and talk to kids, working with organizations like Mothers 2 Many to keep Read more…
Expect congestion on Parker Road and 160th Avenue E for work being done on Washington Street and 55th St Ct E off Parker Road and Washington Street and 56th St E off 160th Avenue. Crews are installing new sewer and storm lines and expect the work to last through August Read more…