Ileana Martinez

Sunnyside

Media Director at Sunnyside Sun

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Sunnyside to consider four-way stops on Edison to improve safety

4 days ago | sunnysidesun.com | Ileana Martinez |Sunnyside Sun

Four-way stops can help reduce crashes and improve pedestrian safety. They can also make traffic flow more predictable. For those reasons, the city of Sunnyside is considering converting two busy intersections on East Edison Avenue into four-way stops—one at South Fifth Street and the other at South Ninth Street.
Kids Day Parade returns to downtown Sunnyside on June 7

1 week ago | sunnysidesun.com | Ileana Martinez |Sunnyside Sun

The streets of downtown Sunnyside will soon be filled with bikes, costumes and parade pizzazz as the annual Kids Day Parade returns Saturday, June 7, at 11 a.m.Hosted by the Sunnyside Events Committee, the event invites children ages 4 to 12 from across the Lower Valley to dress up, ride bikes or scooters, and even walk their pets in a colorful community celebration.
Sunnyside and Toppenish schools among those honored for academic progress

1 week ago | sunnysidesun.com | Ileana Martinez |Sunnyside Sun

Schools in Sunnyside and Toppenish are being recognized by the Washington State Board of Education for their efforts to help students grow and succeed. 406 schools across Washington earned recognition—about 16% of all public schools in the state—including Chief Kamiakin and Washington Elementary Schools in Sunnyside, and Toppenish High School. The schools were named as part of the 2023-24 Washington School Recognition Program.
Local host families needed for international students

1 week ago | sunnysidesun.com | Ileana Martinez |Sunnyside Sun

Sunnyside and Yakima Valley families have a unique opportunity to welcome the world into their homes this school year. EF Exchange Year, a nonprofit organization with more than 50 years of experience connecting international students with American host families, is currently looking for families to host high school exchange students.
Free summer safety events set for May 22

1 week ago | sunnysidesun.com | Ileana Martinez |Sunnyside Sun

PROSSER — Prosser Memorial Health will host a free Summer Safety Event on Thursday, May 22, from 4 to 6 p.m. at its three primary care clinics. The event will include barbecue hot dogs, arts and crafts, giveaways, and water safety education. Columbia Basin Dive & Rescue will provide safety demonstrations. Children can receive free life jackets while supplies last. The event will be held at the Prosser Clinic, 336 Chardonnay Ave. Suite A; Benton City Clinic, 701 Dale Ave.
People for People offers paid summer job opportunities

1 week ago | sunnysidesun.com | Ileana Martinez |Sunnyside Sun

SUNNYSIDE — People For People is currently accepting applications for its Summer Jobs program, which provides job placement, training and paid work experience for individuals between the ages of 16 and 21 who meet specific eligibility criteria. The program includes a Summer Jobs Bootcamp with work readiness and self-advocacy workshops, work-based learning activities such as job shadow opportunities and informational interviews, and paid work experience and job search assistance.
Memorial Day events planned in Sunnyside

1 week ago | sunnysidesun.com | Ileana Martinez |Sunnyside Sun

Continuing a longstanding tradition, Sunnyside’s American Legion Post 73 will honor veterans during its annual Memorial Day program on Monday, May 26, at the War Veterans Memorial in Lower Valley Memorial Gardens. Memorial Day activities begin on Saturday, May 24 when local veterans and volunteers will gather at Lower Valley Memorial Gardens on Van Belle Road at 6 a.m. to place 1,900 American flags on the graves of veterans. The flags will remain through the end of Memorial Day, Monday, May 26.
Sunnyside School District seeks nominations for Wall of Fame, Golden Apple Awards

1 week ago | sunnysidesun.com | Ileana Martinez |Sunnyside Sun

The Sunnyside School District is accepting nominations for two honors recognizing outstanding individuals: the Sunnyside High School Wall of Fame and the 2025 Golden Apple Awards. The Wall of Fame celebrates alumni and community members who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in their profession, served the community or country in a significant way, or exhibited leadership, character and service. Past inductees include astronaut Bonnie Dunbar, along with senators, doctors and local leaders.
Mushroom facility applies for waste discharge permit, public comment period opens

3 weeks ago | sunnysidesun.com | Ileana Martinez |Sunnyside Sun

Greenwood Mushrooms Sunnyside IA LLC has applied for a new state waste discharge permit, and a public comment period has opened. Greenwood Mushrooms Sunnyside IA LLC owns Windmill Farms at 1111 Midvale Road in Sunnyside. They are the largest mushroom producer in Washington state. The company applied for a permit in late 2024, and the Department of Ecology accepted it on March 12, 2025.
Shreds and Meds event set for April 26 in Grandview

3 weeks ago | sunnysidesun.com | Ileana Martinez |Sunnyside Sun

YAKIMA COUNTY — Lower Yakima Valley residents have another opportunity to safely dispose of unused medications and old documents this weekend. Crime Stoppers, Safe Yakima Valley, and the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office will host two Shreds and Meds events on Saturday, April 26. The Yakima event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce, 10 N. 9th St. Residents are encouraged to arrive early, as the shred truck tends to fill up quickly.