As amateur news hounds gain power and influence through social media, the definition of “journalist” has ripened for philosophical debate. But now it’s becoming a legal issue - one that could hamper efforts to protect the news profession at the very time federal lawmakers are awakening to the need to do so.
May 31, 2013 2:39 p.m. read more..Local military veteran Delvin Householder participated in what could be argued as one of the most important battles of the Pacific campaign during World War II, the battle at Okinawa.
May 31, 2013 10:37 a.m. read more..At 72-years-old Emelia Gonzalez-Rivera expected to live out the rest of her life raising her two grandchildren in her home.
May 30, 2013 4:49 p.m. read more..BICKLETON- They love all kinds of sports, four-wheeling, fishing and hunting and hanging out together.
May 30, 2013 4:43 p.m. read more..On almost a daily basis I get to come in contact with students from throughout the Lower Yakima Valley.
May 29, 2013 4:38 p.m. read more..MABTON - Citizens’ concerns about the condition of the Mabton City Cemetery this past Memorial Day weekend have prompted the Mabton City Council to begin a review of the city ordinances regulating the use of the cemetery.
May 29, 2013 4:24 p.m. read more..MABTON - Mabton’s canine residents may soon be finding that the doggie jail is a lot further from home.
May 29, 2013 4:22 p.m. read more..Recently appointed councilman and committee member Francisco Guerrero expressed concerns about the city’s police complaint form during the public safety sub-committee meeting Tuesday night.
May 29, 2013 4:21 p.m. read more..MABTON - Sunnyside High School math teacher Caleb Oten is the new principal for Mabton’s junior/senior high school.
May 29, 2013 4:20 p.m. read more..
Sunnyside High School senior Sarah Berumen earlier this month traveled to Phoenix, Ariz., where she competed in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.
May 28, 2013 4:36 p.m. read more..The Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic has welcomed Gene J. McElhinney, DDS, as a dental provider for the YVFWC Mobile Unit and dental educator through their partnership at YV-TECH.
May 28, 2013 3:56 p.m. read more..H & H Furniture will be closing its doors in Sunnyside at the end of this week.
May 28, 2013 3:55 p.m. read more..The Best Western Plus GrapeVine Inn of Sunnyside last week earned the Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, the world’s largest on-line travel site.
May 28, 2013 3:46 p.m. read more..PROSSER - Dignitaries from far and wide packed the Vineyard Pavilion last Friday to toast construction progress on the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center in Prosser.
May 28, 2013 3:29 p.m. read more..RICHLAND - A two-stroke margin of victory over the host Horn Rapids team was claimed by Black Rock Creek last Wednesday at the third stop on the 2013 Mid-Columbia Senior Golf Tour.
May 28, 2013 3:17 p.m. read more..CHENEY - The Bickleton girls track team saved the best for last, as Jamie Venema wrapped up last weekend’s 1B State track meet by earning her second consecutive pole vault title.
May 28, 2013 3:16 p.m. read more..TACOMA - Of the three athletes Sunnyside and Grandview advanced to the 2A, 3A and 4A State track and field meets at Mt. Tahoma High School this past weekend, Eric Lee Amaro was the only one to return home as a medalist.
May 28, 2013 3:14 p.m. read more..Sunnyside High School has named 22 students as the top academic achievers for the class of 2013. Leading the top 5 percent of the class is valedictorian Anna Estrada-Iniguez, who earned a cumulative grade point average of 4.311.
May 28, 2013 2:57 p.m. read more..For many Americans Memorial Day is a day to celebrate the beginning of summer, complete with camping trips, family barbecues and time spent with family.
May 28, 2013 2:19 p.m. read more..Forging partnerships to protect natural resources worth investment
May 24, 2013 2:52 p.m. read more..Having not grown up in the Yakima Valley or Washington state, I am not as familiar with events throughout the state's history as I am with California and the Gold Rush.
May 24, 2013 2:47 p.m. read more..What probably started as an essay for a beginning English class has been published by a Richland author without the benefit of editing. "In The Midst of Pain," published by Xlibris, could have been much better read if Ms. McNeil had used an editor.
May 24, 2013 2:44 p.m. read more..GOLDENDALE - Maryhill Winery has announced three hot tickets for its summer concert series for 2013.
May 24, 2013 2:43 p.m. read more..The Sunnyside Ministerial Association, in cooperation with Sunnyside High School Revolution Club, is in the midst of planning this year's SHS baccalaureate service.
May 24, 2013 2:36 p.m. read more..A residential burglary reported just after noon yesterday (Thursday) resulted in the alleged burglar being detained by Sunnyside police. The incident reportedly occurred in the 1200 block of South Sixth Street. The thief was identified by a witness, who also identified the alleged suspect's vehicle. Police took the unidentified suspect into custody.
May 24, 2013 2:35 p.m. read more..The sport fishing season for hatchery spring chinook salmon and hatchery steelhead will re-open tomorrow, Saturday, on the lower Columbia River under an agreement reached this week by fishery managers from Washington and Oregon.
May 24, 2013 2:34 p.m. read more..Community residents are invited to attend Sunnyside High School's 2013 spring sports awards ceremony. The event is slated for Tuesday, May 28.
May 24, 2013 2:33 p.m. read more..West Nile virus tracking and monitoring season is underway and an updated online dead bird reporting system is available for state residents to use. Dead birds can be the first sign that West Nile virus is circulating in a community.
May 24, 2013 2:32 p.m. read more..Gustavo Acevedo Magana, 39, has been charged with a count of second degree burglary and a count of first degree theft after police say he broke into Sunnyside cell phone stores six times over the past two months.
May 24, 2013 2:31 p.m. read more..The first day on the job, A.J. Barrera used two bottles of oxygen. "I was pretty excited," admitted the newest member of the Sunnyside Fire Department.
May 24, 2013 2:28 p.m. read more..A fire decimated a Sunnyside landmark just more than two years ago.
May 24, 2013 2:27 p.m. read more..Lower Valley Credit Union constructing new branch office
May 24, 2013 2:13 p.m. read more..MABTON - The Mabton High School FFA chapter held its annual awards banquet this past Tuesday night, bestowing several honors on its membership and recognizing the community's support.
May 23, 2013 2:27 p.m. read more..Mabton native will take the reins
May 23, 2013 2:22 p.m. read more..YAKIMA - Washington state's newly elected attorney general, Bob Ferguson, visited Yakima Wednesday afternoon to speak with the county's gang commission and find out what the county needs from the state to continue its efforts combating the problem of gangs.
May 23, 2013 2:20 p.m. read more..MABTON - Mabton School District staff is celebrating two of their own who recently were honored with state awards.
May 23, 2013 2:18 p.m. read more..Stories worth hearing are told at Relay for Life
May 22, 2013 3:46 p.m. read more..Insects will be invading the Sunnyside Public Library, 621 Grant Ave., Friday, May 24, during preschool story time. Well, actually it will be stories about insects, according to Marcelina Ortega, lead librarian.
May 22, 2013 3:40 p.m. read more..When the class of 1953 graduated, it was reportedly the largest class to have earned diplomas from Sunnyside High School. A total of 142 seniors were graduated that year.
May 22, 2013 3:39 p.m. read more..The Sunnyside School District will be registering students for kindergarten for the 2013-14 academic year tomorrow evening (Thursday).
May 22, 2013 3:38 p.m. read more..It's been a six-year drought for David Stokes at the annual Bill Christie Memorial Two-Man Best Ball Tournament, but the Sunnyside golfer emerged victorious in this year's rendition of the popular two-day event.
May 22, 2013 3:33 p.m. read more..Last week Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law new legislation that makes it easier for theaters like Grand Cinemas in Sunnyside and the Princess Theatre in Prosser to sell alcohol to patrons over the age of 21.
May 22, 2013 3:32 p.m. read more..A low turnout marked the final meeting of the Sunnyview Republican Women's Club before the group takes its annual summer break, but the handful of attendees was treated to an excellent presentation Tuesday afternoon by guest speaker Phil Schenck, deputy chief of the Sunnyside Police Department.
May 22, 2013 3:19 p.m. read more..YAKIMA - Yesterday morning representatives of the many organizations and companies, as well as individuals that contribute to United Way Central Washington gathered for that organization's annual meeting and awards breakfast.
May 22, 2013 3:16 p.m. read more..Opportunities to hone their skills on non-burning structures are rare for the Sunnyside Fire Department, but are welcome when a vacant structure becomes available.
May 22, 2013 3:08 p.m. read more..Sisters and masters of their chosen fields, Irma Mejia and Elizabeth Garcia took the long way round to complete their education. Despite the long route, they believe that their greatest learning opportunities came during their struggles to a gain their education.
May 21, 2013 2:39 p.m. read more..Gerald Roy, the Port of Sunnyside's facilities technician since 2006 and Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce president since 2009, is leaving the port's employ at the end of this month.
May 21, 2013 2:35 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - The news delivered to the Grandview City Council last week regarding the liner to the wastewater treatment plant was positive.
May 21, 2013 2:34 p.m. read more..Anyone who has lived in the Lower Yakima Valley for any length of time is familiar with the Andrus & Roberts packing facility on Waneta Road.
May 21, 2013 2:19 p.m. read more..The Port of Sunnyside is reaching out for additional funds for construction of a new anaerobic system that will double the capacity of its industrial wastewater plant.
May 21, 2013 2:18 p.m. read more..More than 2,000 small businesses entered the second annual Start Small Win Big Challenge sponsored by
May 21, 2013 2:12 p.m. read more..EPHRATA - Peter Clinton advanced to the State track meet in four events to pace the Bickleton boys track team to first-place honors at last Saturday's 1B District 5/6 championships.
May 20, 2013 2:56 p.m. read more..The trio of Elijah Pena, Eric Amaro and Kasi Prieto are the only high school athletes from Sunnyside, Grandview and Mabton who have qualified to compete at the State meet level.
May 20, 2013 2:55 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - Cheney ended the Grandview boys soccer season this past Saturday in a 2A State quarter-final match.
May 20, 2013 2:53 p.m. read more..Three of Sunnyside's four city council seats on the ballot this fall will be contested. That's according to the results of candidate filings with Yakima County last Friday, the last day for office-seekers to file.
May 20, 2013 2:52 p.m. read more..A long-time Grandview educator who went on to represent the citizens of the 15th Legislative District died early last week.
May 20, 2013 2:51 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - There are quite a few changes taking place at the Port of Grandview.
May 20, 2013 2:49 p.m. read more..Grandview native to head state's liquor control board and new marijuana policy
May 20, 2013 2:46 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - A brisk wind and a late start handicapped Relay for Life at Grandview's Rich Leenhouts Stadium last Saturday, but the event still managed to raise more than $70,600 for the American Cancer Society.
May 20, 2013 2:43 p.m. read more..Poverty has more impact on IQ scores than genetics
May 17, 2013 2:40 p.m. read more..A missile landed in our back yard and blew up the family dog.
May 17, 2013 2:38 p.m. read more..MABTON - Adam Copenhaver may have recently been named the permanent pastor at Mabton Grace Brethren Church, but his face and name may be familiar to many in the Lower Valley.
May 17, 2013 2:32 p.m. read more..In conjunction with its annual Spring Fest celebration, St. Joseph Parish of Sunnyside will hold a 3-on-3 basketball tournament Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2.
May 17, 2013 2:29 p.m. read more..EPHRATA - After shooting an 18-hole round of 110, it's pretty easy to look back and figure out where four strokes could have been shaved off the scorecard.
May 17, 2013 2:28 p.m. read more..TOPPENISH - Chris Indall carded the second lowest individual round on the day, powering the Sunnyside-area Black Rock Creek team to a first-place finish at last week's Mid Columbia Senior Golf Association event hosted by Toppenish's Mt. Adams Country Club.
May 17, 2013 2:28 p.m. read more..Another two candidates have filed for public offices in the Lower Valley, according to the Yakima County elections office.
May 17, 2013 2:21 p.m. read more..YAKIMA - Victor Alfonso Mendoza, 22, of Outlook was this past Tuesday sentenced to nine months in prison after entering a guilty plea to a felony charge of second-degree assault and attempting to elude law enforcement.
May 17, 2013 2:20 p.m. read more..Autobiographies of famous people and stories of historical exploration and courage are among the books available for school patron scrutiny as the Sunnyside School District makes plans to upgrade its language arts standards.
May 17, 2013 2:18 p.m. read more..GRANGER - Much like its recently adopted logo, the Lower Yakima Valley Groundwater Advisory Committee is experiencing a ripple effect these days from Benton County's desire to leave the group.
May 17, 2013 2:16 p.m. read more..PULLMAN - On the afternoon of Wednesday, May 8, a total of 17 Mabton FFA members, Mabton FFA Advisor Randi Krieg, two FFA alumni, Karen Mendoza and Nohemi Meza, and parent volunteer Jose Meza made the long journey through the Palouse Valley to Pullman.
May 16, 2013 2:48 p.m. read more..MABTON - In the wake of a special meeting held earlier this week without proper notice, the Mabton School Board will meet again tomorrow, Friday, at 5:30 p.m. in the district office to consider action on four items.
May 16, 2013 2:45 p.m. read more..The City of Sunnyside is accepting applications from citizen volunteers to fill a vacant position on the Sunnyside Planning Commission, as established by SMC 2.50.
May 16, 2013 2:42 p.m. read more..Councilman Jason Raines this past Monday requested an update on the March 6 shooting involving a Sunnyside police officer.
May 16, 2013 2:41 p.m. read more..Tomorrow (Friday) is the deadline to file to run for public office in Yakima County. Four more candidates threw their hats into the ring during Wednesday's filing period, including two new faces for voters to meet.
May 16, 2013 2:37 p.m. read more..The Sunnyside Parks and Recreation Board was expecting an update from officials of the Sunnyside Arts and Sports Association last night.
May 16, 2013 2:35 p.m. read more..Christmas is still seven months away, but it feels like that busy holiday season has already arrived for Lupe Ibarra, a receiving/sales clerk at the Sunnyside Bi-Mart store.
May 15, 2013 2:01 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - Due to the recent resignation of Grandview School Board Director Lydia Moreno, the Yakima County Auditor's office is accepting candidate filings for Moreno's now vacant position, representing District 1.
May 15, 2013 2 p.m. read more..Seven more people have emerged as candidates for public office, according to filings with the Yakima County elections office yesterday, Tuesday.
May 15, 2013 1:56 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - The fourth annual Sage Rat Run will take place this coming weekend.
May 15, 2013 1:54 p.m. read more..MABTON - With great regret and some trepidation, Mabton Mayor Angel Reyna announced to the Mabton City Council he is resigning as the town's leader, effective May 31.
May 15, 2013 1:52 p.m. read more..KENNEWICK - A torrential downpour in Kennewick nearly extended the Lady Grizzlies' season. As it turned out, the skies overhead dried up and the game was completed. The contest ended last night with a loss to the Kennewick Lions in the Regional play-in game.
May 14, 2013 4:11 p.m. read more..PASCO - Sunnyside's ace this season, Chandler Luther, was expected to fare well in day-one action at the 3A District boys golf tournament.
May 14, 2013 4:10 p.m. read more..'Press Express' rides again
May 14, 2013 4:06 p.m. read more..Sunnyside's Sunshine Days will not be held on the third weekend of September, as it is traditionally.
May 14, 2013 4:05 p.m. read more..15 file for local seats
May 14, 2013 4:04 p.m. read more..GRANDIEW - A reception opened the Monday meeting of the Grandview School Board in order to honor the district's 2013 Employees of the Year. Plaques, testimonials, cake and punch rounded out the celebration.
May 14, 2013 3:55 p.m. read more..It may not have been a red carpet event like those held in Hollywood, but it was a pretty big event for Granger native Rick Castaneda.
May 14, 2013 3:51 p.m. read more..CONNELL - A pair of freshmen, Alex Jaramillo and Noemi Gutierrez, earned Mabton its best showings at last Friday's SCAC East Sub-District Track & Field Meet.
May 13, 2013 3 p.m. read more..KITTITAS - Plating seven runs in the final two innings, the Waterville Shockers rallied for an 11-9 victory over the Sunnyside Christian High School baseball team last Saturday.
May 13, 2013 2:59 p.m. read more..YAKIMA - After a disappointing loss after a come-from-behind effort in the opener last Friday at Davis, Sunnyside bats came alive in the nightcap to give the Lady Grizzlies a win in their final regular season game.
May 13, 2013 2:58 p.m. read more..YAKIMA - After five years without a District championship title, the Grandview soccer team was ready and willing to defeat the Rams this past Saturday at West Valley.
May 13, 2013 2:57 p.m. read more..A stolen vehicle was found partially submerged in the Yakima River last week just upstream from the Wapato Diversion Dams.
May 13, 2013 2:54 p.m. read more..PROSSER - Missing since Sunday, May 5, the body of Miguel Gomez of Grandview was found yesterday in the Yakima River.
May 13, 2013 2:53 p.m. read more..YAKIMA - The state legislature's unfinished work on major education bills and policies will be the highlight of keynote speaker Erin Jones' remarks at the Yakima County Democrats' annual FDR Dinner on Sunday, May 19, in the Yakima Convention Center.
May 13, 2013 2:51 p.m. read more..In recognition of Law Enforcement Memorial Week (May 12-18), a Sunnyside pastor has launched an initiative encouraging the public to display blue ribbons this week.
May 13, 2013 2:48 p.m. read more..Athletes need to learn how to fail gracefully
May 10, 2013 3:18 p.m. read more..The other day I saw a national survey claiming the worst job in the world is that of newspaper reporter because the occupation is in danger of disappearing in the next 10 years.
May 10, 2013 3:15 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - Allegro Children's Theatre is holding tryouts for its summer musical, "Jailhouse Rock" on Tuesday, May 21, at 6:30 p.m.
May 10, 2013 3:13 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - As a handcrafter with lots of wares to sell, Linda Clark thought why not test the waters to see if Grandview could support a Craft Fair / Farmers Market. So Clark and her daughter Rene Martinez of Prosser are proposing to open a market for area produce growers and crafters.
May 10, 2013 3:11 p.m. read more..The Sunnyside School District is reviewing new literacy books to be implemented in grades three through six.
May 10, 2013 3:09 p.m. read more..A two-vehicle collision near Sunnyside yesterday morning resulted in a Mabton man requiring hospitalization.
May 10, 2013 3:06 p.m. read more..PROSSER - The Lady Greyhounds' softball season is over after the team was swept in a doubleheader against the Prosser Mustangs.
May 10, 2013 3:05 p.m. read more..YAKIMA - Greyhound athletes took first-place honors in four events at the three-team CWAC league meet held Thursday at Chuck Millard Track at West Valley.
May 10, 2013 3:04 p.m. read more..Board turns down air quality proposal despite dairy support
May 10, 2013 2:57 p.m. read more..In Sunnyside we have our issues, but we aren't slowing down," Sunnyside Port District Executive Director Jay Hester told members of the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce at their monthly meeting Thursday afternoon.
May 10, 2013 2:55 p.m. read more..Nearly a third of the valuation for new building starts approved in Sunnyside last month came from just one project - a large remodel for the C. Speck dealership.
May 10, 2013 2:52 p.m. read more..A Pocatello, Idaho native who moved to Sunnyside 15 years ago is throwing his hat into the ring for the District 5 director's seat on the Sunnyside School Board of Education. He is Dylan Gardner, married with five children - four of whom are enrolled in the local public schools.
May 10, 2013 2:48 p.m. read more..Rigoberto Hinojosa Rivera, 36, of Grandview has been charged with vehicular homicide connected with a fatal rollover accident that occurred the morning of March 19.
May 9, 2013 2:36 p.m. read more..Sunnyside resident Juan G. Pina, 32, pled guilty to second degree burglary and second degree possession of stolen property related to his arrest in Grandview on April 2.
May 9, 2013 2:33 p.m. read more..A 21-year-old Sunnyside man was convicted yesterday, Wednesday, of raping a child in the third degree.
May 9, 2013 2:30 p.m. read more..The Sunnyside Tennis Club has planned its first tennis tournament of the season for Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2.
May 9, 2013 2:29 p.m. read more..Nancy Egland of Yakima claimed top honors this past Tuesday in Intervalley ladies play at Sunnyside's Black Rock Creek Golf Course.
May 9, 2013 2:28 p.m. read more..Grandview's Greyhounds will be hosting the CWAC 2A District boys golf tournament next Tuesday at Black Rock Creek Golf Course. As a tune-up for the postseason competition, the 'Hounds entertained Ephrata, Ellensburg and East Valley yesterday for an 18-hole "friendly."
May 9, 2013 2:17 p.m. read more..Local schools will be celebrating the end of a long journey for the class of 2013, beginning Friday, May 31.
May 9, 2013 2:16 p.m. read more..Coming soon...community garden and farmers market
May 9, 2013 2:10 p.m. read more..The Washington Association of School Administrators, PEMCO Insurance and School Employees Credit Union of Washington have selected Sunnyside School District Superintendent Dr. Richard D. Cole as a recipient of the 2013 Robert J. Handy Most Effective Administrator Award.
May 9, 2013 2:09 p.m. read more..A woman whose sole existence appears to be improving the lives of those she regularly comes in contact with is seeking a seat on the Sunnyside School Board.
May 9, 2013 2:07 p.m. read more..The discovery of Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight earlier this week brings hope to many families across the nation, who are still looking for their missing children.
May 8, 2013 3:08 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - For Art Cox, making furniture is a pastime.
May 8, 2013 3:03 p.m. read more..Army National Guard Pvt. Joaquin Bustamante recently graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
May 8, 2013 3:01 p.m. read more..Foreclosures were sent out recently to property owners who still have not paid their 2010 SVID irrigation assessment.
May 8, 2013 3 p.m. read more..Friday and Saturday, July 26-27, the Sunnyside High School class of 1983 will be gathering for its 30th reunion.
May 8, 2013 2:58 p.m. read more..A project to expand delivery and storage of Bleyhl's propane products moved forward this past Monday night when Port of Sunnyside commissioners approved a contract for engineering services with Gray Surveying and Engineering.
May 8, 2013 2:47 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - With the exception of the No. 1 girls doubles match, Grandview's boys and girls tennis squads didn't have many highlights to look back upon after the Ephrata Tigers walked off the Greyhound courts Tuesday afternoon with a pair of 5-0 victories.
May 8, 2013 2:44 p.m. read more..BENTON CITY - The Mabton Lady Viking softball team ended its season yesterday, Tuesday, with 17-0 and 16-3 losses at Kiona-Benton.
May 8, 2013 2:42 p.m. read more..It was supposed to be a few spot appearances atop the hill this season for left fielder Alex Brouwer.
May 8, 2013 2:39 p.m. read more..Shawna Santini sparked her team with some base running and was helped by serious small ball from her teammates in the first inning of last night's game to lead the Lady Grizzlies to a 6-5 win over the Davis Pirates.
May 8, 2013 2:36 p.m. read more..A full water supply is in order for senior and junior water-right holders in the Yakima Basin.
May 8, 2013 2:35 p.m. read more..Gayle Wheeler raises beef cattle in the Prosser area and, like most producers in the Yakima Valley, relies on the flow of irrigation water to work their land.
May 8, 2013 2:33 p.m. read more..Sunnyside Daybreak Rotary Club members this morning (Wednesday) were provided some clarification regarding Washington state's marijuana law.
May 8, 2013 2:31 p.m. read more..MABTON - A child falls on the playground and rips her pants. Another child has a spill or accident or muddies his clothing.
May 7, 2013 2:10 p.m. read more..If you were looking for a real life example of old-fashioned cowgirls, you need look no further than Pam Bright of Yakima and Sue Branch of Selah.
May 7, 2013 2:06 p.m. read more..With the death of Dr. Jack Hale a few months ago came an uncertainty regarding his optometry practice.
May 7, 2013 2:04 p.m. read more..People in Sunnyside who noticed a distinct lack of internet access today were not alone.
May 7, 2013 2:02 p.m. read more..EnTrust Community Services is holding an open house at its new location at 520 S. Seventh St. in Sunnyside on Thursday, May 9, from noon to 4 p.m.
May 7, 2013 2:02 p.m. read more..The city of Sunnyside has partnered with Xpress Bill Pay to provide online payment of utility bills.
May 7, 2013 2:01 p.m. read more..KENNEWICK - A botched double-play ball helped send the Sunnyside Grizzly baseball team to a 12-1 defeat yesterday at host Kamiakin in a loser-out playoff game.
May 7, 2013 1:59 p.m. read more..The city of Sunnyside will soon be posting monthly financial reports to its website, keeping both the city council and the citizens up-to-date on the status of the city's finances, according to Interim Finance Director David Layden.
May 7, 2013 1:58 p.m. read more..With Fastenal set to move into a portion of its building next month, the Port of Sunnyside is gearing up for the company's arrival.
May 7, 2013 1:53 p.m. read more..In a meeting designed to provide orientation to new council members, the council was warned to only use city e-mails for council business. Interim City Manager John Darrington also took the opportunity to remind the council of its responsibilities and performance expectations.
May 7, 2013 1:50 p.m. read more..The Sunnyside School Board last week approved contracts for new staff, as well as several resignations and retirements.
May 6, 2013 2:18 p.m. read more..A 17-year-old boy from Sunnyside sustained injuries in a vehicle rollover accident last Saturday afternoon on I-82.
May 6, 2013 2:17 p.m. read more..Pirates warm up for postseason
May 6, 2013 2:16 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - The Grandview soccer team effectively shut out Selah this past Saturday, 4-0, during the first round of the District 5 playoffs.
May 6, 2013 2:12 p.m. read more..Washington citizens may have noticed in the last few months receiving AMBER Alerts on their cell phones as "emergency alerts."
May 6, 2013 2:09 p.m. read more..Group to assist fight against CARE lawsuit
May 6, 2013 2:07 p.m. read more..I can't help it. I am so proud of myself for conquering that hill.
May 3, 2013 2:04 p.m. read more..In celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Yakima Valley appellation, Wine Yakima Valley is giving consumers insider access to some of the oldest vineyards and most experienced grape growers in the state.
May 3, 2013 2:02 p.m. read more..The new minister at the Sunnyside Church of Christ is introducing an interesting method in which local residents can receive a bit of spiritual inspiration.
May 3, 2013 2:01 p.m. read more..YAKIMA - Eric Amaro continues to dominate the discus and javelin competitions this spring. Picking up victories in both events yesterday, coupled with wins by Sunnyside High School teammates Sergio Lugo in the triple jump and Elijah Pena in the 110m hurdles, the Grizzlies came away with four victories from Thursday's four-school Columbia Basin Big Nine League track and field meet hosted by the Eisenhower Cadets.
May 3, 2013 1:59 p.m. read more..The 3A Grizzly soccer team closed out its regular season in fine fashion last night with a 2-1 victory over visiting Moses Lake, a 4A school.
May 3, 2013 1:55 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - Andy Rodriguez topped the field in the pole vault and teammate Alex Soberanes took a share of the gold in the high jump to give the Greyhound boys two first-place finishes in yesterday's CWAC meet, while Kasi Prieto took an individual race and contributed to a relay team win to give the Lady Greyhounds two first-place finishes as well.
May 3, 2013 1:48 p.m. read more..Above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation are forecast for the Sunnyside area for the month of May.
May 3, 2013 1:43 p.m. read more..Sunnyside mail carriers will be helping to "Stamp Out Hunger" Saturday, May 11, as they deliver mail to area residents.
May 3, 2013 1:41 p.m. read more..Marthy Hernandez was just home from the dentist after having her wisdom teeth pulled when she saw the ticket to her future.
May 3, 2013 1:36 p.m. read more..A total of 68 students at Sunnyside's Harrison Middle School earned perfect 4.00 grade point averages for the third quarter of the 2012-13 academic year.
May 2, 2013 2:22 p.m. read more..The Sunnyside High School class of 1988 will be holding its 25th reunion June 21-22.
May 2, 2013 2:15 p.m. read more.."Bigger than ever." That's how Sunnyside High School FFA advisor Ryan Kannely describes the annual spring plant sale that will be taking place this coming Friday and Saturday.
May 2, 2013 2:14 p.m. read more..MOSES LAKE - The only Class 3A team in the six-school 4A Columbia Basin Big Nine League, Sunnyside finished fourth in the standings in boys golf.
May 2, 2013 2:13 p.m. read more..Sunnyside's Carol Monholland bested the field, twice, in 18-hole ladies play at Black Rock Creek Golf Course this past Tuesday.
May 2, 2013 2:11 p.m. read more..Sunnyside native establishes Yakima Valley's new mark for three-game bowling series
May 2, 2013 2:07 p.m. read more..It's nearly filing season for various elected offices around the area and there are plenty of positions that will be decided in the Primary Election in August and the General Election in November.
May 2, 2013 2:02 p.m. read more..The overall message presented to the Lower Valley Hospice and Palliative Care board members this past Tuesday was that federal funding cuts require creative thinking when looking at budgets.
May 2, 2013 2 p.m. read more..Why does feedlot acreage go unused?
May 1, 2013 2:53 p.m. read more..The goal of Junior Achievement is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. That's according to Cynthia Gartrell, the program's regional director for Central Washington, who served as the guest speaker at last week's Sunnyside Noon Rotary Club meeting.
May 1, 2013 2:47 p.m. read more..GRANDVIEW - The Grandview chapter of Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) will host its annual yard sale this coming Friday and Saturday, May 3-4.
May 1, 2013 2:46 p.m. read more..YAKIMA - Their field unplayable due to a broken water line, the Grizzly baseball team moved yesterday's game against Eisenhower to Yakima's Parker Field.
May 1, 2013 2:44 p.m. read more..Vikings end season with overall mark of 4-12
May 1, 2013 2:42 p.m. read more..Grandview earns right to host playoff match on home pitch
May 1, 2013 2:40 p.m. read more..A spate of fights and allegations at Mabton High School may prompt the school district to restore its school resource officer (SRO) post.
May 1, 2013 2:35 p.m. read more..The Sunnyside School District's transportation budget was extended by $100,000 last night after the school board heard about a savings opportunity.
May 1, 2013 2:33 p.m. read more..After one "happy buck" upon another to start its meeting, the Sunnyside Daybreak Rotary's featured speaker this morning gave the club's membership some sobering news.
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