City of Sultan, Washington - Government

10/14/2026

SULTAN SIMPLIFIED: How Community Events Come Together

Did you know community events are about more than just one day of fun? They’re also about partnerships, volunteers, and people coming together to make something special happen in Sultan.

The City’s Community Alliance helps support family-friendly events that bring our community together throughout the year. Working alongside local organizations, schools, businesses, and volunteers, these efforts create opportunities for neighbors to connect and build community pride.

Tonight’s Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally is a great example of that teamwork in action! It takes coordination, participation, and a little community spirit to bring these traditions to life. Local businesses, school groups, and residents all have a part to play.

Did You Know? The Community Alliance is a Mayor-appointed volunteer committee focused on helping make Sultan a safe, clean, healthy, and welcoming community through inclusive, family-friendly events.

Come be part of the fun tonight! Here's the plan for Homecoming:

📣 6:00 p.m. – Parade: Line the streets and cheer on our Sultan High School students! The parade will travel south on 4th Street, turn left onto Main Street, then turn left onto 8th Street and continue to the Sultan High School entrance. The festivities will take place in the high school parking lot.

🎉 6:45 p.m. – Pep Rally & Car Smash: Join the celebration and show your school spirit! Planning to participate in the car smash? Be sure to review and complete the Car Smash Permission Slip and Release Form.

🏈 7:30 p.m. – Powder Puff Football: Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., but the game may start earlier depending on how the evening unfolds.

Downtown businesses, show your school spirit by decorating your storefronts! School clubs and groups, we’d love to see you join the parade.

Bring the family, wear your Sultan colors, and help make it a great Homecoming celebration. See you tonight!

Join us next week as we continue exploring how Sultan works.

10/12/2026

HOMECOMING UPDATE: CAR BASH PERMISSION SLIP IS HERE!
Ready to make some noise at Homecoming? The permission slip for the Homecoming Car Bash is now available!

Students planning to participate should review and complete the permission slip before taking part in this exciting Homecoming tradition.

📅 Wednesday, October 14
📍 Downtown Sultan – Main Street
• 6:00 PM: Homecoming Parade
• 6:45 PM: Pep Rally kickoff and Car Bash
• 7:30 PM: Powder Puff Football (start time may be earlier depending on event timing)

Come line the parade route, cheer on our Sultan High School students, and help us celebrate Homecoming! We also encourage local businesses to decorate their storefronts and school groups to join the parade. Let’s show our school spirit and make this a great community celebration!

📎 Permission slip: https://www.sultanwa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8023/2026-Car-Bashing-Event-Waiver-and-Release-Form-PDF

We’ll see you downtown! Go, Turks!

10/10/2026

📣 IT’S HOMECOMING WEEK, SULTAN! 🏈💙🤍

The countdown is on and the Community Alliance in collaboration with the Sultan High School is preparing the final items for this beloved event! Join us Wednesday, October 14, for the Homecoming Parade & Pep Rally as we celebrate our Sultan Turks and show our community pride!

🥁 6:00 PM – Homecoming Parade
The parade will travel through downtown Sultan along Main Street! Come line the streets, cheer on our students, and help make this a great show of support for our school and community.

🏪 Calling All Sultan Businesses! Help bring the Homecoming spirit downtown by decorating your storefronts in blue and white! Let’s show our students how much our community supports them.

🎉 School Groups & Clubs – Join the Parade!
We’d love to see our school groups, clubs, teams, and organizations participate in the parade. Gather your group, show your school spirit, and be part of the celebration!

💥 6:45 PM – Pep Rally Kickoff & Car Smash
🚗 Car Smash Reminder: Students interested in participating in the Car Smash should watch for additional information about the required permission slip. We’re working with the school to finalize the details and will share them soon!

🏈 7:30 PM – Powder Puff Football: Game time is approximate and may begin earlier depending on event timing. We encourage everyone to arrive early!

Bring your friends, family, school spirit, and plenty of TURK PRIDE! Let’s fill downtown with blue and white and make this Homecoming one to remember!

Go Turks! 💙🤍

10/07/2026

SULTAN SIMPLIFIED: What Happens When a Streetlight Is Out?

The days are getting shorter, and that means we’re noticing our streetlights a little more. If you spot one that’s out, flickering, or not working properly, you can help get it on the repair list.

But how do you tell Snohomish PUD exactly which light needs attention?

Start with the location.
Look for the nearest street address or intersection. You don’t have to know the exact address of the pole. PUD’s reporting form accepts a nearby address or a description such as “the streetlight 30 yards north of ___.”

Then look for the A or S number.
If you’re safely able to check the light, stand directly underneath it and look up near the light lens. You should see a decal with a number beginning with A or S in large letters. This number helps PUD identify the specific light.

Note what the light is doing.
Is it completely out? Flickering? Turning on and off? Include that information when you report it.

Report it to Snohomish PUD:
425-783-1000
Or use the PUD’s online Streetlight Problem Report form.

One important thing to remember: PUD says it generally won’t know a streetlight is out unless someone reports it. Repairs are made as soon as possible, depending on when crews are in the area and their workload.

So, the next time you’re heading home on a dark fall evening and notice a streetlight that isn’t doing its job, now you know what to do!

Join us next week as we continue exploring how Sultan works.

09/30/2026

SULTAN SIMPLIFIED: IMPROVING US-2 THROUGH SULTAN

If you’ve driven through Sultan lately, you’ve probably noticed that US-2 is about to get even busier with construction. But the work at Old Owen Road is just one piece of a much larger effort to improve US-2 through Sultan.

US-2 carries more than 20,000 vehicles through Sultan each day, serving residents, commuters, school buses, freight, tourists and emergency traffic. As traffic has increased, the City has been working with WSDOT and other partners to address safety, congestion and long-term transportation needs along the corridor. The City began its own US-2 corridor analysis in 2019, followed by additional studies, funding efforts and partnerships to move improvements forward.

So what’s happening? Several projects are part of the larger picture. WSDOT is moving forward with the Old Owen Road/US-2 roundabout and other safety improvements along the US-2 corridor. The City is also working on the Main Street/US-2 roundabout, a pedestrian path, future improvements at Sultan Basin Road and US-2, and additional downtown corridor planning. These projects are being developed and funded in phases, with different partners leading different pieces.

Did you know? The City’s US-2 improvement efforts date back several years. The City completed an alternatives analysis in 2022 to look at different ways to improve mobility and safety, and continues to pursue state and federal funding for future improvements.

US-2 is a big part of daily life in Sultan—and improving it is a long-term effort. As construction moves forward, the City will continue sharing updates and coordinating with project partners to keep the community informed.

Want to see the bigger picture? Visit these pages to learn more about the projects, history, funding and current construction:

City of Sultan – Improving US-2 Through Sultan:
https://sultanwa.gov/424/Improving-US-2-Through-Sultan

WSDOT – US-2 Corridor Safety Improvements:
https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/us-2-corridor-safety-improvements

Join us next week as we continue exploring how Sultan works.

09/28/2026

October is bringing two big community events to Sultan!

Get your calendar ready and plan to join us for some hometown fun — whether you want to participate, decorate, cheer from the sidelines, or just come enjoy the evening.

October is bringing two big community events to Sultan!

Get your calendar ready and plan to join us for some hometown fun — whether you want to participate, decorate, cheer from the sidelines, or just come enjoy the evening.

HOMECOMING PARADE & PEP RALLY — October 14

Sultan’s Homecoming festivities are rolling through downtown!

📍 6:00 PM – Parade starts
📍 6:45 PM – Pep Rally kickoff + Car Smash
📍 7:30 PM – Powder Puff Football Game

School groups: Want to be part of the parade? Decorate a float, bring your group, and show off your school spirit!

Downtown businesses & community members: Help make Main Street festive by decorating your storefront, setting up along the parade route, or simply lining the streets to cheer on the students and community.

TRUNK OR TREAT ON MAIN STREET — October 31 | 5:00–7:00 PM

Sultan’s favorite Halloween tradition returns to Main Street! Bring the kids in costume for an evening of treats, decorations and community fun.

Want to be part of the fun? Vendor applications are now being accepted for Trunk or Treat. Businesses, organizations and community groups are invited to decorate a space and hand out treats.

To learn more event details and vendor information visit the City of Sultan website: https://sultanwa.gov/219/Community-Alliance-Mission-Events

Or to submit a vendor application visit: https://sultanwa.gov/FormCenter/City-Website-Forms-9/Vendor-Registration-68

Come out, get involved and help make October a great month in Sultan!

09/24/2026

US 2 CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: WORK BEGINS OCTOBER 2026

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has announced that mobilization on the US 2 Corridor Safety Improvements Project will begin in early October.

For Sultan residents and travelers, the first major impact will be at US 2 and Old Owen Road, where WSDOT will construct a new roundabout.

What to expect in Sultan:

• Beginning early October crews will start installing a temporary bypass lane at US 2 and Old Owen Road.

• Traffic will use the bypass lane and a temporary traffic signal while the roundabout is constructed.

• Travelers should expect delays through February 2027, when roundabout construction is scheduled to be complete.

• Additional lane and directional closures will occur throughout the larger US 2 project as work progresses.

The overall project includes safety improvements at 11 locations along approximately 15 miles of US 2, stretching from Fryelands Boulevard in Monroe to First Street in Gold Bar. Improvements include upgraded pedestrian crossings, new signs and pavement markings, truck aprons, sidewalk widening and other roadway safety improvements.

The full corridor project is expected to continue through the end of 2027.

The City recognizes the significant impact construction along US 2 can have on our community. We will continue coordinating with WSDOT and sharing information about traffic impacts, schedules and changes affecting Sultan as the project moves forward.

Please plan for additional travel time and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

More information about the US 2 Corridor Safety Improvements Project:
https://wsdot.wa.gov/construction-planning/search-projects/us-2-corridor-safety-improvements

Real-time traffic information:
https://wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/Map/

Stay Updated:

https://sultanwa.gov/424/Improving-US-2-Through-Sultan

09/23/2026

The Salmon Are Coming Home!

The Return of the Salmon Celebration returns to Sultan on Saturday, September 26, bringing our community together to celebrate one of the Sky Valley’s most important natural resources.

A tradition with deep roots: Across the Pacific Northwest, salmon have been central to Indigenous cultures, communities, and ways of life since time immemorial. First-salmon ceremonies are traditions of gratitude and respect that honor the salmon’s return and recognize the importance of caring for the waters they depend on. Today, communities throughout Washington continue to celebrate the return of the salmon through public events that connect people with the region’s natural and cultural heritage.

Here in Sultan, the celebration highlights the Skykomish River Valley and the Sultan River, while encouraging us to learn more about salmon, watershed health, and the importance of protecting these resources for future generations.

🍂 Saturday, September 26
🐟 Return of the Salmon Celebration
📍 Osprey Park, Sultan

Come celebrate the salmon, learn a little more about the river that runs through our community, and enjoy a fall day in Sultan! Because around here, the salmon coming home is worth celebrating.

Join us next week as continue exploring how Sultan works.

09/16/2026

The City of Sultan is looking for a Utility Billing Specialist or Utility Clerk-Receptionist to join our Finance team at City Hall!

Open: September 16, 2026

Close: September 30, 2026

Hours: 40 hours per week – Represented Position

This position is more than utility billing — it’s often the first point of contact for residents and visitors reaching City Hall. From answering questions and helping customers navigate City services to handling utility billing responsibilities, this role helps create a welcoming and helpful experience for the community.

Pay Range: $26.10–$37.82 per hour, DOQ (depending on qualifications)

The City also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and other employee benefits.

If you’re organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with the public, and enjoy helping people, we’d love to hear from you!

Interested in joining the City team? Check out the full job posting, including position details and application information, and apply online:

View https://sultanwa.gov/jobs.aspx to learn more.

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09/16/2026

Sultan Simplified: Getting Sultan Ready for Fall

If you’ve lived in Sultan for a while, you know that fall here can mean a little bit of everything: beautiful colors, plenty of leaves, and, of course, rain. While we're enjoying the changing season, City crews are already looking ahead to what the next few months may bring.

For Public Works, fall preparation means more than just watching the leaves change. Crews are checking stormwater systems, drainage areas, streets, and other infrastructure that will soon be dealing with a lot more water. They're also beginning winterization work, checking equipment, and making sure the City is prepared to respond when wind, heavy rain, snow, or freezing temperatures make their way into the Sky Valley.

And this is one of those times when a little help from everyone goes a long way. If you see leaves piling up around a storm drain near your home, please help keep them clear. Keeping leaves and yard debris out of streets, ditches, and drainage areas helps prevent blockages and keeps water moving where it should. Just remember—please don't rake or blow leaves into the street.

Did You Know? A lot of seasonal work happens before there is anything obvious to see. By the time the first major fall storm arrives, our crews have already been preparing for it.

So, while you’re pulling out the sweaters, enjoying Sultan’s fall colors, and wondering where summer went, our crews are looking ahead to the next season—and doing the work now to help keep Sultan moving when the weather turns.

Just us next week as we continue exploring how Sultan works.