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…
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…
The City of Sumner is excited to work with the Pierce County Library System on the future of a new library building in Sumner. As we have heard over and over again from citizens, the current location, owned by the City, is not ideal because of truck traffic, commercial growth and 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…