We’re trying something new! This Week in Sumner is a relaxed look at City news, upcoming events and the people behind the work. Check out our pilot episode, subscribe to follow along and help us shape what comes next. One thing we still need? A name! Drop your best podcast Read more
It’s Homecoming Week, Sumner! Come downtown Friday, October 9, and help cheer on the Spartans as Sumner High School’s football team, marching band, sports teams, clubs and activities make their way down Main Street toward Sumner High School. The parade begins at 4 p.m. Plan ahead if you’re traveling through Read more
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Budget Priorities Survey this past summer. What did you tell us? Please review the results below from Great Blue Research, who conducted the survey for us.
Good news for Sumner residents and everyone who loves to use the Heath Sports Complex: on Monday night, the Council approved an intergovernmental transfer of the City’s portion of the complex to the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District, who already own the northern portion of the complex. With this transfer, the Read more
An important part of the 2027-2028 Biennial Budget process is allocating our Community Partner Funds. This part of the budget is the City’s contribution to other organizations who provide vital services to our community, providing critical human services or economic growth. These services better our community and are better provided Read more
Crews completed concrete pours for Shafts 2S and 3S and began preparing Pier 2S for the next stage of construction. Coming up, crews will install reinforcing steel and formwork for Column 2S and begin work on Shaft 1S, the final shaft planned for the project.
As you know, the City of Sumner operates animal control and sheltering for a number of cities as Metro Animal Services. Beginning September 1, the city of Milton has chosen to no longer receive services through Metro. If you live in Milton and have an animal safety issue, you will Read more
Well, Sumner, you looked fantastic on film! Last Friday’s filming with FOX 13’s Good Day Seattle from our own Heritage Park was so much fun. The on-air people called Sumner “adorable” and told us they had the most fun in Sumner. They might say that to every city, but I Read more
Welcome Councilmember Mark Isaacs! Mayor Bowman led the swearing in of Sumner’s newest Councilmember on Monday, August 24. In his application, when asked about his vision for Sumner, Councilmember Isaacs wrote, “The City of Sumner’s culture is shaped by the choices we make. Every planning decision, public investment, community event, Read more
The City of Sumner is excited to wrap two more utility boxes with art and color in 2026! Art brings life to our community and can turn everyday spaces into something welcoming and unique. We have two locations to wrap with art at this time. For this survey, you are Read more