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Our own Metro Animal Services building is currently closed due to unexpected maintenance that cannot be delayed. On Wednesday, December 11, staff and facilities personnel discovered organic growth under the flooring in the office area. City of Puyallup is scheduling industrial hygienists to evaluate the facility and determine what is […]

City Hall and remote offices will be closed on December 24th and 25th for the Christmas holiday break, as well as on January 1st in observance of New Year’s Day.

Our law enforcement officers often engage with individuals in the community who have critical unmet needs such as food, shelter, clothing, fuel, auto repairs and transportation. It can quickly get cumbersome to rely on referrals or funding campaigns when officers know that someone just needs gas in their car or […]

Applications are now being accepted for bands and musicians to perform at the City of Sumner’s Cultural Arts Commissions events in 2025, including the popular July Music off Main Concert Series. About the Events:The Music off Main Concert Series, sponsored by the City of Sumner’s Cultural Arts Commission, is a […]

The leaves are falling, bushes and shrubs grew over the hot summer, and there are some yard care tips specifically to keep in mind during this time of year: Do not blow leaves into the street. It clogs the street sweeper; it causes storm drains to flood roads; and it’s […]

A few reliable websites offer free cybersecurity training and resources aimed at the general community and families: These websites provide accessible and family-friendly cybersecurity training and resources that are designed to promote safe online habits and increase community awareness.

In police work, sometimes you see people at their worst and sometimes at their best. Recently a 5th Grader at a Sumner elementary school was saddened to learn that her bicycle had been stolen from in front of the school. Anyone whose bike is stolen will be understandably upset, but […]

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts through this summer’s budget priority survey. GreatBlue Research listened to responses from over 700 participants and reported the following to Council. Priorities for Future Budget Allocation Traffic emerged as the top concern, with eight out of ten respondents […]

Tired of finding unexpected “land mines” throughout Sumner and even in your own yard?  The City of Sumner reminding all dog owners of their Call of Dooty.  Here’s a few responses to common excuses for not doo-ing it. “No one will know, right?”  In this day of cell phones and […]

We received this update from Sound Transit regarding the construction of their parking garage in Sumner: Starting July 11, Sound Transit’s contractor will hammer long piles into the ground at the Sumner parking garage construction site. This activity will continue for approximately six weeks to two months. If you have […]

Mobile food vendors including food trucks are welcome in the City of Sumner! We recognize the importance of having mobile food vendors in town to bring a variety of convenient food options, economic and business development, and excitement to our downtown. There are two options for parking and serving in […]

Put Your Food Waste in Your Yard Waste Cart! Pierce County’s curbside residential yard waste program now accepts food waste! You can now put all food and yard waste in your existing yard waste container. Newly accepted items include dairy, eggs and shells, grains and bread, spoiled leftovers, and meat […]