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Lead stories
Officials seek information on Eagle Creek Fire
Crews hold fire line, limit growth of blaze
A suspect has been identified regarding the cause of the Eagle Creek Fire in the Columbia River Gorge, but the investigation continues, and Oregon officials are seeking help from the public.
Farm laborers wanted
Figures mirror last year’s area labor shortage
There is a shortage of farm laborers again in the Yakima Valley as hops and fall fruit harvests compete for workers.
SUV hits Prosser school bus
Students were not injured in the crash
Students headed for school were not injured yesterday when their bus was rear-ended by a SUV.
News
Giving T-shirts a trendy punch
Once a lowly garment, T-shirt now a professional staple
A quote from a favorite childhood book, is the inspiration for the name and philosophy behind young entrepreneur Chelsea Dimas’ new apparel company.
Noticed around town
The parking lot at El Valle Restaurant and Rodeway Inn on Yakima Valley Highway has a new top seal, smoothing out the craters and potholes between those establishments.
Higher taxes on horizon
The Council on State Taxes reports Washington business taxes are 55 percent of gross state product.
Pay-per-mile test on tap
The Washington State Department of Transportation says fuel efficiency and electric cars are making the gas tax an unproductive revenue source.
Sports
Sunnyside football teams make it 3-0
Grizzlies top La Grande, Ore.; Knights stop Cove, Ore.
Both Sunnyside football teams continue to be undefeated after non-league victories last night over Oregon teams. Meanwhile, Prosser loses, drops to 2-1
Prosser holds off Zillah, 29-21
Lower valley’s 1A, 2A gridiron powerhouses square off
They had a shot to win.
Spartans rally to win at home, 3-0
Team tested against unfamiliar foe
It was their first home match of the season and the Spartans weren’t nearly as ready for it as they had hoped Saturday.
Sunnyside holds on to win, 28-20
Grizzlies unable to score in second half
It wasn’t the prettiest Sunnyside victory, but combined efforts by the offense and defense saved the team Friday night as the Grizzles held off a Southridge rally to win 28-20 at Neil F. Lampson Stadium.
Lifestyle
Miss Sunnyside Candidate | Laurissa Ruiz
Miss Sunnyside Candidate
A desire to change her outlook is the motivation for Laurissa Ruiz, 16, to seek the Miss Sunnyside title.
Shield a badge in prayer
For the past 10 years, the Cornerstone Assembly of God Church has hosted a special 9/11 worship service, a service that calls for congregation to cover the officers in prayer.
Princesses to walk Saturday
A “Walk in Their Heels: A Future Miss Sunnyside Candidate Experience” will be held during the 2017 Miss Sunnyside Pageant.
Casino night planned
The annual Senior Citizens casino night has changed locations. This year the event will be from 5-9 p.m. Friday at the city community center, 1521 S. First St.
Opinion
Return to rule of law is not ‘cruel’
Those in freak-out mode who say it is cruel for President Trump to phase out former President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, edit should take a deep breath.
Change state leaders to improve air quality
FORUM
As Washingtonians choke their way through another month of raging wildfires, westside leaders seem too busy grandstanding against the Trump Administration to tackle this major public health and safety emergency.
Did your vote help foul our air?
The air is so thick around Eastern Washington these days that you can taste it.
Business growth changing our area for better
All too often, it’s easy to complain that the area is suffering a loss of business and devoid of customer service.
Disasters prove urban sprawl kills
Los Angeles County, the nation’s most populated with more than 10 million residents, is in an emergency state, per Gov. Jerry Brown’s declaration.
Sunnyside firefighters deserve our praise
FORUM
The Sunnyside Fire Department should be commended for its participation in the Sunnyside JC Penney “Back to School Safety Bash.”
Daily Sun social
Events
Kids in the Park
Tue, Sept. 19, 10 AMYakima Larson Gallery
Tue, Sept. 19, 10 AMBingo
Tue, Sept. 19, 1 PMProsser Eagles open to members and guests
Tue, Sept. 19, 2 PMPinochle night
Tue, Sept. 19, 6 PMKids in the Park
Wed, Sept. 20, 10 AM
