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“If you went looking for Main Street America, you’d be hard-pressed to find a prettier one than Sumner, Washington.”
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“Downtown Sumner…is reminiscent of the idyllic ‘Main Street’ towns found across the US and romanticized in film.”
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Red Apple Parking Closing

December 4, 2019
The City now has a purchase and sale agreement with a buyer for the site known as the Red Apple lot. We expect that agreement to close in January. For…
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City Council Meeting

December 2, 2019
Click here to watch the December 2, 2019, meeting stream live or watch the archive after the meeting.
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Holiday Events in Region

December 1, 2019
Sumner has a lot of great events coming up for the holidays, but we’re not alone. Our partners at Travel Tacoma & Mt. Rainier have put together a nice overview…
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Combined Notice of Application and Hearing- St. Andrew Catholic Church Expansion

November 26, 2019
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Sumner has received an application for a Conditional Use Permit and Variance Permit for the project described below: Project Name: St. Andrew…
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Sumner’s Decant Facility Complete

November 25, 2019
After two years, the final piece of Sumner’s Decant Facility has been completed. What is a decant facility? It’s a covered structure, located by our Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility that…
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Traffic Avenue Road Closures Ahead

November 24, 2019
UPDATE 11/25/19: This week, there are no significant traffic impacts from the project on Traffic Avenue. There will be no work November 28-29 for Thanksgiving. However, starting December 2nd, the…
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This is a place where history still matters, but dreams for tomorrow are fueled.

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From independent boutiques to Fortune 100 corporations, successful businesses find their home in Sumner. With three freeways, two rail lines, getting to Sumner is easy.  With an excellent school system, picture-perfect neighborhoods and quality infrastructure, leaving becomes harder.
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  • January 20, 2020
    • HolidayCity offices closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • January 21, 2020
    • City Council Meeting6:00 pmat City Hall, Council Chambers - The City Council votes on policy decisions. The meeting is open to the public and usually includes a chance for public comment. More details »
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  • January 23, 2020
    • Arts Commission5:30 pmVolunteers whose mission is to improve citizens’ quality of life through art experiences. City Hall
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  • Repost @chrishyppa ・・・ #Repost @chrishyppa with @get_repost ・・・ Hustling brings a dollar for today, mastering your craft brings wealth for a lifetime - Keep GRINDING! #sumnerwashington #sumnerwa #98390 #Nike #workoutmotivation #OffSeason #Grind #Craft #Wealth #houseguest 📷: @gina.paulson
  • Snowy @cityofsumnerwa this morning! #sumnersnowday ❄️ #sumnerwashington #sumnerwa #98390 #sumnertownusa
  • We woke up to a few snowflakes falling this morning, and a few more may again be in the forecast. If we do get more snow like in this picture from 2008, here are responses to some common snow-related questions we’ve received: What roads do you plow first? First Priority: Forest Canyon Rd., Sumner-Tapps Highway, Traffic Ave. and 24th St. interchange with SR 167. Second Priority: all bridges including 142nd Ave. E and Cannery Way. Third Priority: the rest of 24th St., 142nd Ave E, East Valley and West Valley Highways. Fourth Priority: Main St., Valley Ave., Puyallup St. and Fryar Ave. Why don’t you plow my street too? Plowing works great for vehicles on the road but not so great for trying to get onto a roadway. Plows actually do not remove snow but push it to the side, making a wall of snow in front of driveways. Plowing side streets, especially those with a lot of residential homes, tends to trap people in more than help them get out. Why don’t you shovel my sidewalk? City has limited staffing. Weather events like snow usually mean long shifts just to keep up with our roads. We leave the sidewalks to you! What if my pipes freeze? Call City Shops to come turn off your water meter for you. Most residents panic in this situation and break the meter, trying to turn it off themselves in a hurry. You don’t need that extra hassle and expense of replacing your meter. Call us first at 253-299-5740! More info can always be found on our website at www.sumnerwa.gov Also, make sure to take some good snow photos and tag us @cityofsumnerwa #sumnersnowday so we can share them, too! ❄️☃️ #sumnerwashington #sumnerwa #98390happyplace #98390 #rhubarbpiecapital #sumnersnowday
  • On Monday evening, Charla Neuman was sworn in as Sumner's newest Councilmember. She joins returning Councilmembers Curt Brown, Cindi Hochstatter and Patrick Reed. In addition to swearing in our new and returning councilmembers, we also had the privilege and pleasure of confirming three new leaders in our staff. Jason Wilson as our City Administrator, Jeff Steffens as Administrative Services Director, and Doug Beagle as director of our new department, Development Services, which will focus on permits and code enforcement. #welcome #welcomeback #citycouncil #sumnerwa #sumnerwashington #98390 #sumnertownusa #rhubarbpiecapital
  • Repost @avanlierop ・・・ Simply and sincerely, we thank you for this year together! 💛 #familybusiness #2020goals #sumnerwa
  • 'Twas the night before Christmas and all around town, no noise to be heard, not even one sound. Christmas lights hung throughout Sumner with care, to show our town has Christmas spirit to share. The townsfolk were nestled all snug in their beds, while dreams of a completed Traffic Avenue overpass danced in their heads. Police Officers were out on patrol, keeping our town safe was their goal. When up by the Old Cannery there arose such a clatter, everyone on duty sprang into action to see what was the matter. When what to their wondering eyes should appear, but St. Nick stopping for some holiday cheer. Needing cocoa to get through the night, Rivers Edge Cafe provided a perfect respite. With such a big job to perform, Santa needed some cocoa to stay warm. None of the Officers could deny, it was a much needed cup to get by. So the Officers sat with St. Nick for a while, and he looked at them with a smile, "Thank you for all the duties you do. Sumner would not be the same without you! Even when it seems that no one's around, you're ready to respond to emergencies anywhere in your town." And with one last sip, he jumped in his sleigh, dashing on his merry way. Flying off into the night, the Officers could hardly believe the sight. The jolly old man had just made their day, such kind words he had to say. Protecting, serving, and staying up all night often can be such a fright. Giving up time with family and friends can sometimes make for unhappy ends. But perhaps the greatest miracle of all is knowing SPD will be there whenever we call. No issue too big, no issue too small. And we can't help but think the old man in red was quite right, "Thanks for giving Sumner a silent night". It is not just on Christmas or Halloween eve, it's any of the 364 days in between. All through the year, whatever the need. So thank you Officers everywhere for all that you do, no town would be the same without you! #sumnerpd #lawenforcement #christmas #thankyou #happyholidays #merrychristmas #sumnerwa #98390 #twasthenightbeforechristmas #cityofsumner #community

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