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1 week ago | 
sunnysidesun.com | Ileana Martinez |Sunnyside Sun
The smell of seasoned beef and warm tortillas filled the Sunnyside Senior Center on Wednesday evening as neighbors gathered for more than a meal. The Sunnyside Lions Club hosted the first of this year's monthly fundraiser dinners on April 9. For just $15, members served hearty taco plates complete with rice, beans, a drink, and dessert. Held on the second Wednesday of each month from April through October, the dinners are a beloved tradition.
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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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2 weeks ago | 
sunnysidesun.com | Ileana Martinez |Sunnyside Sun
YAKIMA — Students have just a few more days to apply for Yakima Federal Savings and Loan’s annual scholarship program. The deadline for the bank’s Awards for Academic Excellence is Monday, April 18, according to a news release. The program offers up to $217,500 in scholarships for graduating high school seniors. Each award is worth $2,500. Applicants must live in Yakima, Kittitas, Benton or Franklin counties.
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2 weeks ago | 
sunnysidesun.com | Ileana Martinez |Sunnyside Sun
The Miss Sunnyside Court has been hard at work on this summer's float, and they're ready for its unveiling on at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 15 at Sunnyside's Central Park. Each year, the court members and their parents create a new float. This year, Miss Sunnyside Serenity Ibarra, First Princess Audrina Campos, Second Princess Sol Mendoza, and Third Princess Taylor Hazzard made the decisions and handled the details, with support from their parents and mentors.
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2 weeks ago | 
sunnysidesun.com | Kennia Perez |Sunnyside Sun
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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2 weeks ago | 
sunnysidesun.com | Kennia Perez |Sunnyside Sun
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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2 weeks ago | 
sunnysidesun.com | Ileana Martinez |Sunnyside Sun
The Sunnyside City Council is holding a public forum on Wednesday, April 9, to discuss whether to allow the retail sale of cannabis within city limits. The forum will take place at 12 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. at the Community Center, 1521 S. 1st Street in Sunnyside. Interpreting services will be available at the 6 p.m. session. City officials say community input is important as the issue is considered.
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2 weeks ago | 
sunnysidesun.com | Kennia Perez |Sunnyside Sun
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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2 weeks ago | 
sunnysidesun.com | Kennia Perez |Sunnyside Sun
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.
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2 weeks ago | 
sunnysidesun.com | Kennia Perez |Sunnyside Sun
EAST WENATCHEE — The Sunnyside Grizzlies soccer team secured their second league win of the season with a 2-1 victory over the Eastmont Wildcats in a road matchup Tuesday, April 1. After a mixed preseason and an opening league loss, the Grizzlies appear to have found their rhythm. Sunnyside has now gone 2-for-2 on the road, scoring a total of five goals in their last two matches.
