With Independence Day coming up and a hot, unusually dry spring, everyone is going to have to abide by fireworks rules and safety precautions for a safe and happy celebration. East Pierce Fire & Rescue strongly urges that the safest way to enjoy fireworks, by far, is to leave it Read more…
Thank you to all the runners, walkers and riders who helped Sumner Police and Bonney Lake Police carry the Special Olympics Torch through Sumner on Friday, May 31. It was an honor to carry the torch from Auburn Police, down the Sumner Link Trail, across Traffic Avenue to hand off Read more…
The 2018 Water Quality Report is now available (published 2019). We are proud to report that Sumner’s water is clean and safe. Our water is in full compliance with the standards of both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Dept of Health. Full reports will be included in the Read more…
The Sumner Police Department is giving away free vehicle steering wheel lock devices to help prevent auto thefts in Sumner. These anti-theft devices are free, while supplies last, by visiting the PD front window during business hours. If you are a Sumner resident, or park in Sumner to commute, please make Read more…
Just a reminder that DM Disposal has changed the garbage service to be picked up on Wednesdays within Sumner City limits. Some customers may also have changes to their yard waste/recycling weeks. For questions or to view the schedule, visit DM Disposal’s website here or at www.murreysdisposal.com Customers should also Read more…
We’re all excited to see warm, sunny days…finally. So are your pets. This is the time of year to take a few simple steps to make sure your pet is prepared to come home safely if they get lost. Prevention Before License your pet. You can buy/renew your Sumner license Read more…
Thank you to everyone who came out to help plant street trees in Sumner on April 20. We appreciate your help as we continue to manage our urban forest. We appreciate all the volunteer work of our Forestry & Parks Commission and other volunteers of all ages from within the Read more…
Property owners just received their 2019 property tax bills from Pierce County. Every year when this happens, the City receives a number of calls about the amounts, how these taxes are put into place, and where the money goes. The grid below shows you the 2019 distribution of property taxes Read more…
As temperatures continue to drop this week, don’t forget to take care of your pipes. Here are a few tips to avoid frozen pipes: Open cabinet doors to let warmer air flow around sink pipes in kitchens and bathrooms. Consider temporarily cancelling automatic thermostats that drop during the night. It Read more…
Join the popular Sumner University’s behind-the scenes tours throughout the city. It’s free to “enroll” and there’s no homework! All tours begin at 6:00 PM. June 25 – Police, Metro Animal Services, & Spring Open House Take a look at a current patrol vehicle (not from the back), tour the Read more…