Weapon offense last Friday ends with Sunnyside cops making two arrests
Since last Thursday Sunnyside police have been alerted to three incidents involving weapons.
October 31, 2011 4:36 p.m. read more..
Since last Thursday Sunnyside police have been alerted to three incidents involving weapons.
October 31, 2011 4:36 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - Grandview police have since last Friday investigated three traffic mishaps, two of which were hit and run accidents that occurred yesterday (Sunday) and early this morning.
October 31, 2011 4:35 p.m. read more..American Legion member Troy Monholland, 62, began to notice the flag service at Sunnyview Park in Sunnyside wasn't always up to par with the state's codes.
October 31, 2011 4:34 p.m. read more..ELLENSBURG - Sunnyside's Marisa Broersma brought home a 3A District girls swim meet title from Ellensburg this past weekend.
October 31, 2011 4:30 p.m. read more..SPOKANE - Sunnyside High School's three Regional qualifiers, all sophomores, picked up valuable experience competing against the best of the best from the Columbia Basin Big Nine and Greater Spokane conferences this past Saturday.
October 31, 2011 4:28 p.m. read more..BENTON CITY - The Mabton Lady Viking soccer team showed progress, but it wasn't enough in a 2-0 loss this past Saturday at Kiona-Benton in a loser-out SCAC District play-off match.
October 31, 2011 4:27 p.m. read more..SELAH - A pair of strong starts couldn't extend the Grandview Lady Greyhound volleyball team's season, as the squad lost twice at the CWAC District tourney this past Saturday to conclude the 2011 season.
October 31, 2011 4:26 p.m. read more..Too little too late might be one way to describe the 32-14 drubbing the Sunnyside High School football team laid on the visiting Hanford Falcons last Friday night.
October 31, 2011 4:24 p.m. read more..COWICHE - The 1B Bickleton Pirates outraced the other teams at the District meet this past Friday, coming home with the District team championship and heading to the State meet with high hopes.
October 31, 2011 4:22 p.m. read more..Eighty-two percent of young adult drivers, ages 16 to 24, have read a text message while driving, according to a national survey conducted by the Ad Council.
October 31, 2011 4:22 p.m. read more..It was a little overdue, but Henry McCormick received his high school diploma last night (Thursday) at the Sunnyside School Board meeting.
October 28, 2011 4:09 p.m. read more..The Sunnyside Fire Department will be handing out goodie bags with glow sticks and candy to children at Sunnyside's Trunk or Treat on Sunday and also at Upland Park on Halloween night.
October 28, 2011 4:08 p.m. read more..COWICHE - The 1B Sunnyside Christian Lady Knights conquered the 1A Highland Scots last night (Thursday) in a non-league match-up at Highland High School.
October 28, 2011 4:06 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - After fending off visiting Toppenish in a tight game one, the Grandview Lady Greyhound volleyball team cruised to a 3-0 victory last night.
October 28, 2011 4:05 p.m. read more..The last game of the Sunnyside Grid Kids season will be held tomorrow (Saturday), beginning at 9 a.m.
October 28, 2011 4:04 p.m. read more..PROSSER - Washington State University Benton County Extension will be hosting the monthly grape fieldman's breakfast, next Thursday, Nov. 3.
October 28, 2011 4:04 p.m. read more..Initiative 1183 could end up costing local entrepreneurs more dollars and cents.
October 28, 2011 4:03 p.m. read more..A series of three school concerts in the Sunnyside School District will take place during the month of November.
October 28, 2011 4:01 p.m. read more..Sunnyside High School students take the stage to perform what is said among thespians to be the most popular classic musical ever performed on Broadway.
October 28, 2011 3:59 p.m. read more..The Washington State Children's Justice Task Force has given a rare grant extension to a program Sunnyside's Promise has developed after determining the program will further the mission of the task force.
October 27, 2011 4:07 p.m. read more..A lightly attended meeting of the group working to preserve and display Sunnyside's historic neon signs met last night (Wednesday) at the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce.
October 27, 2011 4:06 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - A Grandview teen was taken into custody yesterday (Wednesday) after police served a search warrant in the 500 block of Butternut Road.
October 27, 2011 4:03 p.m. read more..The Sunnyside Library is moving forward with technology as a partner to reach out to the community.
October 27, 2011 4:01 p.m. read more..When Mariah Gonzalez volunteered for Sunnyside Transformation Yakima Valley, also known as Transformation Sunnyside, last year an idea sparked for her senior project at Sunnyside High School.
October 27, 2011 3:59 p.m. read more..80 positions cut from jail payroll
October 26, 2011 3:54 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - The bulk of the Grandview City Council meeting last night involved a presentation on the water and sewer rates in the city.
October 26, 2011 3:52 p.m. read more..KENNEWICK - The Lady Grizzly soccer squad ended its season on a high note, earning a 1-0 victory over the Kennewick Lions yesterday.
October 26, 2011 3:51 p.m. read more..WAPATO - The Grandview Lady Greyhound volleyball team tuned up for the postseason with a 3-0 regular season finale win at Wapato last night, Tuesday.
October 26, 2011 3:50 p.m. read more..With the stakes high, the Lady Knights volleyball squad knew their strategy must be aggressive at last night's final home match against Bickleton.
October 26, 2011 3:49 p.m. read more..The SHS class of 1967 reunion organizers will be holding a meeting Monday, Nov. 14, at 6 p.m. at Columbia River Bank in Sunnyside.
October 26, 2011 3:46 p.m. read more..All libraries in the Yakima Valley Libraries system, including the Sunnyside and Mabton branches, will be closed on Friday, Oct. 28 for staff training and enrichment.
October 26, 2011 3:45 p.m. read more..Sunnyside Transformation Yakima Valley will partner with the Sunnyside Apostolic Church at 16th Street and Lincoln Avenue for a community event this Saturday.
October 26, 2011 3:45 p.m. read more..Fly away Frannie
October 26, 2011 3:43 p.m. read more..This past weekend Joni and I had a chance to visit family in Western Washington and one of the highlights was to see her cousin, Danny, home on leave from serving in the Middle East.
October 26, 2011 3:27 p.m. read more..Because assessed property values are anticipated to be lower in 2012 and the city of Sunnyside each year must consider its budgetary needs, Sunnyside Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Byron Olson last night asked the city council to consider a property tax increase.
October 25, 2011 3:56 p.m. read more..Lower Valley Volunteer Chore Services is a program that serves low-income elders and adults with disabilities, providing transportation, yard work, housework and other services free of charge.
October 25, 2011 3:54 p.m. read more..The Sunnyside City Council Monday approved revisions to the Sunnyside Municipal Code motor vehicle impound laws.
October 25, 2011 3:51 p.m. read more..This Saturday from 1:30 to 4 p.m. will be a Halloween Science Camp at Sunnyside High School.
October 25, 2011 3:48 p.m. read more..MABTON - Dare to enter the first annual VFW Haunted House on Halloween weekend.
October 25, 2011 3:48 p.m. read more..For the last decade Kitty Li has worked seven days a week and nearly 90 hours each week.
October 25, 2011 3:47 p.m. read more..Tattoo artist and owner of Tattoo Times Bobby Rodriguez started pursuing his passions at the young age of 13.
October 25, 2011 3:45 p.m. read more..With a large remodel set to open in January 2012, Hillcrest Manor and Rehabilitation Center in Sunnyside is getting ready by acquiring the latest technology to help patients with physical therapy needs.
October 25, 2011 3:35 p.m. read more..The Loving Sunnyside Initiative is in its third year, giving community members the opportunity to share Christ's love for neighbors through dedication and hard work.
October 24, 2011 4:05 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - The Lady Greyhound seniors hoped this past Saturday's final home soccer match against Wapato would produce a win.
October 24, 2011 4:03 p.m. read more..BICKLETON - In the final home match of the season, this past Saturday, the Lady Pirates honored their seniors with a 3-1 win over Mabton's JV volleyball squad.
October 24, 2011 4:02 p.m. read more..MABTON - Blown coverages on defense and turnovers on offense made for a lopsided first half in favor of the Columbia-Burbank Coyotes Friday night in Mabton.
October 24, 2011 4:01 p.m. read more..Six people, including three children and a teenager, were injured in a four-car accident on SR-241 (Sunnyside-Mabton Highway) near Stover Road this past Saturday at approximately 1:20 p.m.
October 24, 2011 3:58 p.m. read more..The extreme cold weather shelter will soon open at Oasis Community Church in Sunnyside.
October 24, 2011 3:57 p.m. read more..Tax-exempt status pulled for some groups
October 24, 2011 3:56 p.m. read more..The meeting of the Sunnyside Republican Club this morning (Friday) featured guest speakers Rep. Bruce Chandler, Rep. David Taylor and Sen. Jim Honeyford.
October 21, 2011 4:28 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - GMC Training Institute has been involved for a number of years in the effort to promote jobs and economic development in Grandview.
October 21, 2011 4:27 p.m. read more..ZILLAH - The 1B Bickleton High School boys cross-country team ran a strong meet yesterday in Zillah against 1A Goldendale and Granger, as well as the Leopards.
October 21, 2011 4:26 p.m. read more..MABTON - The Lady Vikes hope last night's win will take them to Districts.
October 21, 2011 4:25 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - In what may have been a CWAC South playoff preview, the Grandview Lady Greyhound volleyball team held on for a 3-1 victory over Toppenish last night.
October 21, 2011 4:23 p.m. read more..PUYALLUP - The Quilt, Craft and Sewing Festival is set to begin Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Western Washington Fairgrounds in Puyallup.
October 21, 2011 4:20 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - Grandview First Baptist Church/Iglesia Del Pueblo at 406 E. Second St. will start Awana clubs for children ages five years old and up to fifth grade beginning this Sunday, Oct. 23, from 6:15 to 8 p.m.
October 21, 2011 4:20 p.m. read more..When Margaret Keys, 100, was four years old she says she was a tomboy.
October 21, 2011 4:19 p.m. read more..BICKLETON - Pretty much all of the 200 or so residents in the Bickleton School District turned out for a party last night to celebrate the opening of a new $10 million K-12 school building.
October 21, 2011 4:18 p.m. read more..The Popcorn Board wants people to know that popcorn is healthy, tastes great and can be eaten in a variety of ways.
October 21, 2011 4:16 p.m. read more..Armed robbery suspect Matthew Ray Garcia was captured yesterday (Wednesday) after Sunnyside police detectives obtained a search warrant on the house they said he fled into after the crime.
October 20, 2011 4:29 p.m. read more..Celeste Goulding has had experiences in Sunnyside that she never dreamed of when she joined AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America).
October 20, 2011 4:26 p.m. read more..When Reynaldo Manjarrez III of Sunnyside was born, the doctor gave him the OK, but a nurse wasn't so sure.
October 20, 2011 4:25 p.m. read more..Leadership students at Sunnyside High School put together a forum titled "Together Sunnyside Learns" for community members to meet with students and discuss ways the community can help the Sunnyside School District achieve its goal of 100 percent graduation.
October 20, 2011 4:22 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - The Good News Club strives to teach students more than just Bible stories.
October 20, 2011 4:19 p.m. read more..Though final action has not yet been taken, the Sunnyside City Council during a workshop on Monday night expressed support for asking voters to approve a $6 million bond to build a new fire station.
October 19, 2011 4:19 p.m. read more..The reviews are in for Sunnyside's militant, get-tough approach to criminal gangs - and they are mixed, to say the least.
October 19, 2011 4:18 p.m. read more..Sunnyside Christian swept the Lyle Cougars in three games last night (Tuesday) at home.
October 19, 2011 4:17 p.m. read more..PASCO - The Sunnyside girls soccer team last night fought the Pasco Bulldogs to the very end, but came up short 2-0.
October 19, 2011 4:16 p.m. read more..ROYAL CITY - Now, with a 3-8 record, Mabton is showing Coach Marty McCallum the team he always knew it could be.
October 19, 2011 4:16 p.m. read more..The public is invited to the Holiday Treasure Bazaar at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (Fourth and Edison) in Sunnyside on Nov. 12, starting at 9 a.m. and ending with a gourmet dinner at 5:30 p.m.
October 19, 2011 4:13 p.m. read more..YAKIMA - As a way to promote ag tourism, Yakima County is going to have winery-related signs posted to welcome visitors to the area.
October 19, 2011 4:13 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - The Women's Association of Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grandview will be hosting its annual soup and pie luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 22.
October 19, 2011 4:12 p.m. read more..On Aug. 20, 2011, Sunnyside native Mark John Van Wingerden was married in Yokohama, Japan to Ruri Sugawara.
October 19, 2011 4:11 p.m. read more..Ken and Carol Tucker of Sunnyside will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on Nov. 5, 2011, at an open house hosted by their children.
October 19, 2011 4:11 p.m. read more..MABTON - Preliminary stages have begun in the City of Mabton to develop the city's business plan and discussing next year's budget.
October 19, 2011 4:09 p.m. read more..To smoke or not to smoke; is that really the question?
October 19, 2011 4:01 p.m. read more..Representatives from Maul, Foster and Alongi updated the Port of Sunnyside Commissioners on the status of planning for the Carnation plant last night (Monday) at the port commissioners meeting.
October 18, 2011 3:32 p.m. read more..Other cuts may include not pursuing misdemeanor warrants
October 18, 2011 3:29 p.m. read more..OUTLOOK - When she stepped away from the stove for a moment, Sandra Thomas began to smell smoke.
October 18, 2011 3:26 p.m. read more..Sunnyside police have since yesterday (Monday) been kept busy with a number of routine calls.
October 18, 2011 3:26 p.m. read more..OUTLOOK - Community members involved in Stand Up for Outlook last night participated in exercises to help determine the vision and mission of those seeking to improve the community.
October 18, 2011 3:24 p.m. read more..Sunnyside High School students are getting hands-on experience in physics this year in a class taught by Spencer Martin.
October 18, 2011 3:18 p.m. read more.."We're on a roll!" Sunnysider Carol Carrillo said of a fundraiser she spearheaded this past week for cancer research and to benefit local cancer victims.
October 17, 2011 4:12 p.m. read more..MABTON - As a police officer, a normal quiet evening can turn into a blood pumping life-or-death situation in a moment's notice.
October 17, 2011 4:10 p.m. read more..PROSSER - The Prosser Invitational saw a good turnout at Art Fiker Stadium this past Saturday.
October 17, 2011 4:09 p.m. read more..WENATCHEE - It won't count as an official victory, but the Sunnyside Lady Grizzly volleyball team earned one win in four contests played at the Wenatchee Invite this past Saturday.
October 17, 2011 4:08 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - The Grandview Greyhounds couldn't be happier after Friday's homecoming victory against the Ephrata Tigers.
October 17, 2011 4:07 p.m. read more..Yakima County Sheriff deputies shut down a medical marijuana expo near Grandview this past Saturday for lack of a proper fire permit.
October 17, 2011 4:05 p.m. read more..Kristi Jongsma didn't realize when she took the job at Stokes Burger Ranch 30 years ago, that she'd eventually become part owner of the establishment.
October 17, 2011 4:04 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - She says the people is what she'll miss the most.
October 17, 2011 4:02 p.m. read more..Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce members yesterday (Thursday) were informed by Sunnyside Deputy Police Chief Phil Schenck as to how the police department's gang elimination program works.
October 14, 2011 4:19 p.m. read more..The Yakima Valley Dairy Federation and the Yakima Valley Dairy Women announced a fundraiser for Sunnyside's Promise last night at a Bon Vino's dinner attended by more than 40 members of the dairy and business community along with the leadership of Sunnyside's Promise.
October 14, 2011 4:17 p.m. read more..BICKLETON - The Lady Knights returned to their winning ways by sweeping the Bickleton Pirates last night in three games.
October 14, 2011 4:15 p.m. read more..PASCO - In just its second, and final, Columbia Basin Big Nine 3A League meet of the season, the Sunnyside High School boys cross-country team compiled a two-win, five-loss record at the eight-school competition.
October 14, 2011 4:15 p.m. read more..MABTON - It was another victory against Wahluke for the Mabton volleyball team last night.
October 14, 2011 4:14 p.m. read more..PROSSER - The Grandview Lady Greyhound volleyball team had more than enough firepower to dispatch contender Prosser last night - 25-19, 25-21, 25-16.
October 14, 2011 4:13 p.m. read more..The goal of the Together Sunnyside Learns forum to be held next Monday night is to build a stronger bond between the students of Sunnyside High School and members of the community, while helping students reach higher achievement in the process.
October 14, 2011 4:10 p.m. read more..American West Bank in Sunnyside is collecting used or new coats throughout October for domestic violence awareness month. All items collected will be donated to Lower Valley Crisis & Support Services.
October 14, 2011 4:09 p.m. read more..While much of the news about Sunnyside High School is about efforts to serve those who need the most help, the school is not neglecting the students who are reaching for college.
October 14, 2011 4:08 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - When a friend decided to give up a chimney sweeping business, Merle Lewis and wife Frances decided to buy the business and open up Merle's All Valley Chimney Sweep.
October 14, 2011 4:07 p.m. read more..PROSSER - A little piece of nostalgia has been restored in Prosser.
October 14, 2011 4:06 p.m. read more..Prosser rings with Over the Hill Theatricals' current play
October 14, 2011 4:04 p.m. read more..EVERETT - Advertising design specialist Aaron Rider and reporter/photographer Jennie McGhan were singled out for their on-the-job expertise at the annual Washington Newspapers Publishers Association's annual convention in Everett, held last weekend. The two Daily Sun News employees captured between them seven awards from the 2011 "Washington Better Newspaper Contest."
October 13, 2011 3:28 p.m. read more..Four months after a fire destroyed two downtown Sunnyside restaurants, progress continues for neighboring property owners as last month Sunnyside city officials approved six permits for repairs.
October 13, 2011 3:27 p.m. read more..Looking at them, you wouldn't think these two pint sized Sunnyside girls could make much of a dent in ridding the world of cancer.
October 13, 2011 3:25 p.m. read more..One was sparked by a remark about his weight and the other received a boost from beyond.
October 13, 2011 3:23 p.m. read more..OLYMPIA - At its recent board of directors meeting, the Washington Farm Bureau named four legislators as outstanding protectors of agriculture in Washington.
October 13, 2011 3:22 p.m. read more..When teeth grow bad, Jared Condie is there to fix them. Condie is an orthodontist, a dentist who specializes in treating teeth that are growing the wrong direction.
October 13, 2011 3:21 p.m. read more..YAKIMA - While most Yakima County employees represented by a union agreed to a contract that did away with 3 percent step pay increases for this year, some unions have not reached a contract with the county for this year.
October 12, 2011 3:45 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - The Grandview City Council had before it at last night's meeting a lease agreement for the new joint library and didn't approve it due to unanswered questions.
October 12, 2011 3:44 p.m. read more..Last night (Tuesday) Sunnyside police responded to the 1500 block of Yakima Avenue at approximately 9:30 p.m. after receiving a report of a drive-by shooting.
October 12, 2011 3:44 p.m. read more..Ashley Burk wants people in Sunnyside to remember that "one man's trash is another man's treasure." Particularly when it comes to donating to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore that will soon be opening in Sunnyside.
October 12, 2011 3:42 p.m. read more..MABTON - The city council welcomed Kris Johnson and her partner in opposing crime, Koda, at last night's meeting.
October 12, 2011 3:41 p.m. read more..BICKLETON - Teamwork is definitely apparent in Lady Pirate volleyball, according to coach Joelle Patterson, with a three-game win over Trout Lake-Glenwood last night.
October 12, 2011 3:40 p.m. read more..ELLENSBURG - A host Ellensburg team that advanced to Regionals last year was no match for the Grandview Lady Greyhound volleyball team, which earned a 25-17, 25-20, 25-18 sweep last night.
October 12, 2011 3:39 p.m. read more..KENNEWICK - Host Kamiakin proved too much for the Sunnyside Lady Grizzly volleyball team in a 3-0 loss last night, Tuesday.
October 12, 2011 3:39 p.m. read more..MABTON - After 74 minutes of scoreless soccer the Mabton Lady Viking soccer team broke through in a big way to earn a 2-0 SCAC league win over Goldendale last night.
October 12, 2011 3:38 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - An intern is working and new partnerships are being formed.
October 12, 2011 3:37 p.m. read more..Trinity Baptist Church, located at 1051 Alexander Rd. near Sunnyside, is offering a free barbecue for the community this Saturday, Oct. 15, from noon to 4 p.m.
October 12, 2011 3:37 p.m. read more..PROSSER - Growing up with an alcoholic father and enduring two marriages to alcoholics, Stephanie Carmichael of Bend, Ore. had plenty to overcome.
October 12, 2011 3:36 p.m. read more..Every year Carol Carrillo of Sunnyside does something to give back to the community.
October 12, 2011 3:35 p.m. read more..Lower property values produces mixed feelings
October 12, 2011 3:22 p.m. read more..Two motions were put on the table last night by Sunnyside City Councilman Don Vlieger, although the items were not on the City Council agenda. Neither was approved.
October 11, 2011 3:57 p.m. read more..YAKIMA - With just a handful of girls on this year's swim team, the Sunnyside Lady Grizzlies gave a good accounting of themselves at last Saturday's Yakima Valley Championships, staged at Lions Pool in Yakima.
October 11, 2011 3:54 p.m. read more..KENNEWICK - Five and counting...for the Black Rock Creek Golf Course senior contingent.
October 11, 2011 3:54 p.m. read more..OUTLOOK - As a girl growing up in the Philippines, Lilibeth Snyder prayed God would provide her a Christian husband.
October 11, 2011 3:52 p.m. read more..Fashion, business and Sunnyside; all three of which Joon Chung, the owner of Fashion City, knows very well.
October 11, 2011 3:51 p.m. read more..After five years of hitting the road to sell her homemade food, Ericka Jurado is nearly ready to set up shop in her own restaurant.
October 11, 2011 3:46 p.m. read more..Collective gardens for medical marijuana patients have been legalized by the state legislature, but Monday the Sunnyside City Council approved a six-month moratorium on allowing them within city limits.
October 11, 2011 3:46 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - At Monday night's regular school board meeting the board approved hiring staff for the fresh fruit and vegetable program in the elementary schools.
October 11, 2011 3:46 p.m. read more..QUINCY - The 1B Bickleton High School boys cross-country team ran on only two days rest at the Quincy Invitational this past Saturday, but still put in a strong effort.
October 10, 2011 3:10 p.m. read more..YAKIMA - A crowd packed downtown Yakima this past Friday afternoon to hear the pros and cons of home rule, a proposal on this November's ballot to reshape county government.
October 10, 2011 3:10 p.m. read more..That soft glow of a light the Grizzlies could still see at the end of the tunnel heading into last Friday night's Homecoming game is still flickering.
October 10, 2011 3:03 p.m. read more..Sunnyside Community Hospital Auxiliary volunteer Barbara Skinner takes her turn each week behind the counter of the hospital's gift shop.
October 10, 2011 2:59 p.m. read more..People across the western United States can expect large swings in weather conditions throughout the winter, according to the AccuWeather.com long-range forecasting team.
October 7, 2011 3:37 p.m. read more..While the first downtown revitalization meeting was energetic and overflowing, the second was equally well attended but a little more sober.
October 7, 2011 3:34 p.m. read more..MABTON - Sitting atop the 1A SCAC standings with an unblemished record, the Connell Eagles might have figured they were going to swoop in and out of Mabton last night and fly off with an easy victory.
October 7, 2011 3:33 p.m. read more..WAPATO - Grandview High School freshman Samuel Cuevas might have turned in his best performance of the fall yesterday.
October 7, 2011 3:33 p.m. read more..COWICHE - The 1B Bickleton High School boys cross-country team got a 12th place individual finish from junior Peter Clinton yesterday.
October 7, 2011 3:32 p.m. read more..Yakima County Sheriff deputies responded to reports of car prowlers near Mabton last night. Several cars were broken into, but no details were available on what was taken.
October 7, 2011 3:29 p.m. read more..As part of an ongoing effort to watch for chronic wasting disease, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking deer and elk hunters to submit tissue from animals harvested east of the Columbia River.
October 7, 2011 3:29 p.m. read more..Wine, dine and stomping grapes are on the entertainment agenda this Saturday at Airfield Estates.
October 7, 2011 3:27 p.m. read more..Robert B. Mills' debut novel "One Down, One to Go" delves into the mind of a teenage killer to explore the events leading up to his crime. It's an audacious attempt to analyze a very straightforward event, and it mostly fails in its goal.
October 7, 2011 3:22 p.m. read more..Honest and confessional, yet never overbearing; are the types of songs you can expect to hear from Christopher Williams.
October 7, 2011 3:21 p.m. read more..- Call to order/roll call
October 7, 2011 3:17 p.m. read more..I am writing in support of Sandra Linde's campaign for the Sunnyside School Board.
October 7, 2011 3:16 p.m. read more..Cutting Saturday delivery no answer to postal dilemma
October 7, 2011 3:12 p.m. read more..There was good news late last week for the state's ag industry, as the USDA approved a $3.1 million grant for 20 projects in this state related to specialty crops.
October 6, 2011 4:01 p.m. read more..The minimum wage in Washington state is scheduled to rise from $8.67 an hour to $9.04 an hour starting Jan. 1, 2012, a 37-cent increase.
October 6, 2011 4 p.m. read more..The Washington Department of Ecology is asking people to not give in to the temptation to burn vegetation outdoors.
October 6, 2011 3:59 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - Michael Alanis, 30, of Grandview was arrested yesterday, Wednesday, on drug charges.
October 6, 2011 3:58 p.m. read more..Eberardo "Ed" (Role) Garcia, 64, of Yakima died Sunday.
October 6, 2011 3:55 p.m. read more..A recent review of the city of Sunnyside's financial statements, as well as its handling of federal awards, turned up no findings by state auditors.
October 5, 2011 4:26 p.m. read more..YAKIMA - Waste from septic tanks in Yakima County will fly away, literally, under a contract Yakima County signed yesterday with Natural Selection Farms of Sunnyside.
October 5, 2011 4:26 p.m. read more..Washington State Sen. Michael Baumgartner has already had an expensive campaign against a Democratic incumbent, and now he's going to take on 12-year U.S. Senate veteran Maria Cantwell in a bid to represent Washington state in Washington D.C.
October 5, 2011 4:25 p.m. read more..The Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce has been in existence almost since the city of Sunnyside was incorporated.
October 5, 2011 4:24 p.m. read more..MABTON - The Lady Pirates fought their way to victory in a five-game dog fight against Mabton's JV team last night.
October 5, 2011 4:23 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - The game started out promising for the Lady Greyhounds on their home turf against Selah yesterday.
October 5, 2011 4:21 p.m. read more..The Sunnyside Christian volleyball team continued its dominating season by winning at home in three games against the Trout Lake/Glenwood Mustangs last night (Tuesday).
October 5, 2011 4:21 p.m. read more..In what may have been its best match of the season, the Sunnyside Lady Grizzly volleyball team rallied from a 2-0 deficit last night, Tuesday, before falling 3-2 to visiting Hanford.
October 5, 2011 4:19 p.m. read more..Walter and Elsie Bell will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 13, of this year.
October 5, 2011 4:17 p.m. read more..Sunnysiders seem to be shopping closer to home more, as the city of Sunnyside's sales tax revenue is $60,000 ahead of projections this year.
October 5, 2011 4:12 p.m. read more..Fall weather seems to be in store for Sunnyside during the month of October, with temperatures expected to be cooler than normal and higher than normal precipitation.
October 4, 2011 4:43 p.m. read more..Barely a month ago, Sunnyside city officials felt the city could make it through 2012 without dipping into a $1 million contingency fund.
October 4, 2011 4:43 p.m. read more..The good news is that a business is interested in locating on the former Monson feedlot property, which the city purchased and turned into a prospective business park.
October 4, 2011 4:42 p.m. read more..MABTON - Vijay Parulkar and Natalie Palomarez are candidates for the Mabton School Board, Pos. 2, seat formerly held by David Rodriguez.
October 4, 2011 4:42 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - For Grandview City Council, Pos. 7, incumbent Jesse Palacios the general election contest is all about the city's neighborhoods.
October 4, 2011 4:41 p.m. read more..The Port of Sunnyside meeting Monday evening reviewed the downtown revitalization project, the current situation on the Carnation plant and a theft of Port property.
October 4, 2011 4:40 p.m. read more..The undefeated Sunnyside Christian Lady Knights won three hard-fought games against the Liberty Christian Patriots last night (Monday).
October 4, 2011 4:39 p.m. read more..FEDERAL WAY - Considering only about a half-dozen girls comprise the Sunnyside High School swim team this fall, the Lady Grizzlies' 25th place finish at last Saturday's Mukilteo Invitational wasn't all that shabby of an effort.
October 4, 2011 4:38 p.m. read more..When helping others with substance abuse issues, Maria Elena Guerrero says it must be something you know and are passionate about.
October 4, 2011 4:33 p.m. read more..Newly crowned 2011-12 Miss Sunnyside Abigail Ramos barely had time to adjust to her new role before she and her court were off to their first parade.
October 4, 2011 4:32 p.m. read more..For incumbent Jim Restucci, running for re-election to the Sunnyside City Council is all about continuing with the work he says has been underway since he took office eight years ago.
October 3, 2011 3:40 p.m. read more..Not sure where to take your old mattresses, furniture, car tires, appliances or even your yard waste?
October 3, 2011 3:39 p.m. read more..YAKIMA - Two new findings and a repeat finding are part of a state audit report issued last week about Yakima County's books for 2010.
October 3, 2011 3:38 p.m. read more..In order to attract developing businesses that may want to expand their brand in the Lower Valley, Pedro Romo believes crime is preventing developers from moving to the area.
October 3, 2011 3:36 p.m. read more..PASCO - Senior Nathan Gonzalez turned in the sixth fastest time in the boys 5,000-meter varsity race at last Saturday's Pasco Bulldog Cross-Country Invitational.
October 3, 2011 3:34 p.m. read more..Students at Sunnyside High School will this week be busy with numerous homecoming activities.
October 3, 2011 3:33 p.m. read more..