Docs: Fire that destroyed 8 Sumner businesses was arson; suspect wanted police to 'do their jobs'
A woman has been arrested for allegedly setting a fire that destroyed eight businesses in historic downtown Sumner last month.
8 businesses burned in historic downtown Sumner, some declared a total loss
Multiple businesses in downtown Sumner were damaged after a fire early Friday morning. City officials plan to meet and discuss next steps on Saturday.
Sumner High School basketball coach accused of sexual assault, exploitation in lawsuit
A Sumner High School basketball coach is facing a lawsuit alleging sexual assault and exploitation of a student he coached.
Man killed in Puyallup hit-and-run, deputies investigating
Pierce County deputies are investigating a fatal hit-and-run between Puyallup and Sumner.
Driver hurt after semi truck rolls over on SR 167
The accident blocked all southbound lanes on SR 167 in Sumner this morning, but the road has since reopened.
Driver hurt after semi rolls over on SR 167 in Sumner
Crews are clearing the roadway after a semi rolled over in a crash Tuesday morning on State Route 167 in Sumner.
Sumner police investigating church hate crime vandalism
Early Tuesday morning, two churches in Sumner were tagged with graffiti of anarchist symbols and an upside-down cross.
Sumner Police find suspect in alleged child luring, say neighbors mistook for abduction
Police have spoken with a woman suspected of luring a child in Sumner, but say the situation may have been a misunderstanding.
Suspected DUI driver arrested after Sumner crash
A suspected DUI driver was arrested late Monday night after a crash in Sumner, troopers said.
L&I: Sumner seafood plant ignoring COVID protocols led to 16 workers sick, 1 dead
The Washington Department of Labor & Industries has cited and fined a Sumner fish processing plant, alleging they knowingly exposed workers to COVID-19, one of whom died.
89th Annual Daffodil Festival returns Saturday
The 89th Annual Daffodil Festival and Parade is set to travel through Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner and Orting this Saturday.
Suspected DUI driver in custody after wrong-way crash on SR-167 in Sumner
Troopers are investigating a wrong-way crash involving a suspected DUI driver on State Route 167 in Sumner on Monday morning.
Expect to pay more for fireworks this year as demand outweighs supply
Independence day is right around the corner and those in the fireworks business are already having a hard time keeping up with the demand for the celebration.
Washington firefighters, lawmakers help homeowners prepare for wildfires
Fire crews near Bonney Lake scrambled to douse a small brush fire that sparked in an area haunted by wildfire that burned hundreds of acres and destroyed several homes last year.
High school sports prepare for season opener as some counties enter Phase 2 of state's COVID-19 recovery plan
School sports teams get ready to compete as the COVID-19 pandemic nearly canceled their seasons. This comes after Governor Jay Inslee announced several counties moving forward to Phase 2 of the state’s COVID-19 recovery plan.
Help ID armed robbery suspects who heartlessly pulled puppy into middle of bold jewelry store heist
Dog-lovers are really going to despise these two suspects who Sumner Police are trying to identify.
Five people shot and injured at Halloween party near Sumner
Five people are injured following a shooting at a Halloween party in the Sumner area. Police are searching for the suspect.
Sumner Grade Fire largely contained, several Washington wildfires persist
Wildfire smoke blankets the West Coast as many firefighter crews continue to work on local fires in eastern and western Washington this weekend.
Smoke from Sumner Grade Fire causes poor air quality in Sumner, Bonney Lake
Communities all along the Puget Sound experienced poor air quality on Friday due to heavy smoke from recent wildfires in Washington, Oregon and California.
Off-duty firefighters working overtime to save Sumner homes
Off-duty firefighters around the region came to the rescue on their days off to save homes threatened by the Sumner Grade Fire Tuesday and Wednesday.