Our hearts are with our law enforcement family at the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office following yesterday’s tragic events.

The Sumner Police Department extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the fallen deputy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the second deputy, their loved ones, and the entire Spokane County community during this incredibly difficult time.

City Hall and remote offices will be closed next Wednesday, November 11th, in observation of Veterans Day.

We will be improving the water main and water service along Valley Avenue, north from SR 410 to Gary Street and south from SR 410 to 74th St E. Unfortunately, this work requires some traffic impacts on a very busy route. Starting Monday, November 9, traffic will need to shift, using the center lane to keep a single lane open in each direction from 7 am to 5 pm. This work is expected to last daily through January 14. Expect minor delays, which will likely be longer during commute times.

In addition, there will be two full closures on the route the evening of November 19 and the evening of November 23. There will also be some nighttime construction from November 19 through December 8. We apologize that adjacent homes may hear construction noise through the evening; this evening work avoids further impacts to traffic and access to homes during daytime and commute times.

Did you know that purchasing a pet license does more than help protect your furry family member? It also helps support the animals in our community who are waiting to find their forever homes!

Historically, animal shelters have relied on pet licensing revenue to help fund essential services, including staffing, food, supplies, equipment, and animal care.

Here’s why licensing your pet matters:

🐾 Support shelter animals: Licensing fees help provide the resources needed to care for animals in our community.

🏡 Bring lost pets home: A pet license is a simple, affordable way to help identify lost pets and reunite them with their families.

💻 Quick and convenient: Pet licenses can be purchased online or by mail!

And here’s something especially important: Every pet license purchased in Sumner between now and the end of the year will directly help offset our city’s 2026 animal sheltering costs!

It’s a small purchase that makes a BIG difference for our four-legged friends!

🐾 License your pet today: https://metroanimalservices.org/i-have-a-pet/license-my-pet/

Wishing everyone a Halloween full of treats and no tricks! We hope everyone has a fun and safe evening celebrating. Come and see us in Main Street for the Street of Treats from 5-7pm tonight!

Get those costumes ready! Street of Treats returns to downtown Sumner this Saturday, October 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. Local businesses will be handing out candy along Main Street, making it a fun Halloween evening for the whole family. Main Street will be closed to vehicle traffic during the festivities.