Kennia Perez

2 weeks ago | sunnysidesun.com | Kennia Perez |Sunnyside Sun

Water levels continue to decline in the Yakima Valley, prompting the Washington Department of Ecology to declare drought conditions for the third year in a row. “The time for miracles has passed,” said Casey Sixkiller, Ecology’s director. “We hoped we’d recover this winter from the compounding deficits of back-to-back droughts. But we’ve simply run out of time for Yakima and nearby areas.

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The wind blew in Sunnyside's favor during a 10-6 win over the Davis Pirates on April 8, as the Grizzlies earned their first league victory of the season in Game 1 of the series. After a tough start to the year, the Grizzlies took control during a pivotal fourth inning, scoring eight runs on three hits and capitalizing on key errors by the Pirates to put the game out of reach. The Pirates struck first, scoring two runs in the top of the first and two more in the third.

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ARCADIA, CALIF. — Sunnyside High School senior Andrew Garcia is lacing up for one of the nation's most prestigious high school track meets this week — the Arcadia Invitational. "I'm a little nervous," Garcia told the Sunnyside Sun, "but I'm just trying to remain as calm as possible." He is scheduled to run in the 3,200-meter race during the open division races on Friday, April 11.

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The Sunnyside Grizzlies faced stiff competition in week two of league play, dropping a three-game series to the undefeated Wenatchee Panthers. The Panthers, who sit atop the league with a 6-0 record, racked up a total of 33 runs across the series. The series opened on Tuesday, April 2, with Sunnyside on the road, where they fell 6-0 in a tough shutout loss. The Grizzlies returned home for a doubleheader on Friday, April 4.

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BICKLETON — Local author Tami J. Whitmore continues to bring stories to life on the page, with her recently releasing “The Stories Behind the People: A Companion Book to Ione’s Diary” and “The Year Around: A 1930s Diary in February.”Whitmore, an independent writer, has built a steady catalog of works, with her latest publications adding depth to her growing collection. She released her first book in 2014 with “Meadowlark Park” and has continued to weave her stories throughout the years.