Why is the City of Puyallup working in Sumner? Salmon springs provides the City of Puyallup with 60% of their water. Their existing water line has been operating since 1906 and is an aging piece of infrastructure. Beginning Septemebr 24th, Puyallup will be installing a new 24 inch water main Read more…
The Preliminary Budget is now available for review. This is a large document with multiple funds, so you may want to use the Table of Contents buttons in the e-reader to help find the section for which you are looking. During meetings over the next few months, the City Council Read more…
Sumner’s Regional Wastewater Facility collects waste from 15+ square miles, serves 28,700 residents, processes 860,000,000 gallons of flow annually, treats 2,800,000 pounds of solids, removes 98.2% of solids, and gives away 338 tons of biosolid to gardeners. While most people don’t, and don’t want to, think about the work of Read more…
It’s Back to School time! That means lots of new and excited students, plus a few nervous parents, are on the streets and sidewalks, learning their new routines. Plus the days are getting darker. Here are a few tips to help keep everyone safe. Drivers Obey the speed limit, especially Read more…
It’s back open! After months of repairing damage, it’s better than ever with a beautiful new paint job. Please enjoy the Sk8 Park and use it safely. Please also respect and protect this newly renovated area. Park Rules Puyallup Herald article about park’s renovation
Finance staff have noticed that a few utility customers are confused about the path and timing of your bank’s online bill pay function. It is not an immediate transfer of funds: it still requires the mailing of a physical check; it’s just that the bank does it for you now. Read more…
Thank you to all the volunteers who came out to help Officer Martin and the Parks Department paint the bowl. The fresh coat is looking great!
The State of Washington’s Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation awarded the Sumner Cemetery with an $18,000 grant to replace the roof on the Chapel Mausoleum. Built in 1971, this flat-roof, concrete building holds indoor and outdoor crypts, as well as glass front and bronze niches inside. The inside chapel Read more…
August 1 is Earth Overshoot Day ―the date when we (all of humanity) have used more from nature than our planet can renew in the entire year. To recognize this, here are some things the City is doing to help reduce our ecological footprint: Working towards switching to paperless methods Read more…
Our own Metro Animal Services takes the #LipSyncChallenge as an opportunity to show their dedication to animals in need. Enjoy!