Sunnyside Sun

09/24/2025

Sunnyside’s South Fourth Street will be closed today, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for asphalt patching. Southbound traffic will detour at 4th & Harrison Ave. to 6th & Harrison Ave., while northbound traffic will detour to 6th & Lincoln Ave. Those with questions can call Public Works Deputy Director Hector Mejia at 509-305-1472.

09/24/2025

WEEK 3 🏈 Congratulations to our Week 2 winners: Anita Briones of Sunnyside and Adam Almeida of Sunnyside!

Each week for 12 weeks the Sunnyside Sun will publish a series of football games. Contestants are required to pick who they think will win each of the 15 High School, College, or NFL games. The combined total score of Game No. 15 will be utilized as a tie breaker.

The contestant with the most correct answers will receive a $75 First Place Prize. The runner up will receive a $25 Second Place Prize. If a tie exists after the tie-breaker, both winners will receive $50.

🗳 ENTER ONLINE at www.sunnysidesun.com/football
⏰ Be sure to submit your entry by Friday at 5 p.m. each week
No purchase necessary.

09/24/2025

Hot air balloons will take to the skies Sept. 26–28 as the annual Great Prosser Balloon Rally returns. Spectators are encouraged to arrive around 6:15 a.m. to watch pilots prepare the balloons. Admission and parking are free.

The Great Prosser Balloon Rally returns Sept. 26–28 with sunrise launches, free Night Glow, family activities, and local festivals downtown.

09/24/2025

The Sunnyside Grizzlies slowpitch softball team made quick work of the Davis Pirates in Tuesday’s, Sept. 23 doubleheader, cruising to a 15-5 win in the game 1 before sinking the Pirates 20-3 in game 2.

09/23/2025

Students at Sunnyside elementary schools will probably be noticing a new addition to their schools with members of Daybreak Rotary having installed new Peace Poles across the district.

Daybreak Rotary installed Peace Poles at Sunnyside elementary schools, promoting peace, unity, and cultural diversity across the district.

09/22/2025

🎉🐮 COWabunga — It’s Fair Time! 🎡🍭

The Central Washington State Fair returns September 19–28, 2025!
Get ready for 10 days of fun with carnival rides, delicious fair food, amazing entertainment, adorable animals, and so much more. 🎶🎠🐑

✨ Plus, tons of special deals and savings all week long — don’t miss it!
👉 Plan your fair adventure now at FAIRFUN.COM

09/19/2025

The Mabton Vikings storm past Prescott for a 7-2 win in season opener on Thursday, Sept. 18

09/18/2025

📱 Would you download a Sunnyside Sun app? We’re looking at new ways to bring local news right to your phone and we want your opinion! Take a quick poll and let us know what you think. 👇

We’re exploring new ways to bring you local news. One idea is a Sunnyside Sun mobile app. Tell us what you think!

09/18/2025

WEEK 2 🏈 Congratulations to our week 1 winners: Deanna Gutierrez of Sunnyside and Gloria Jacquez of Grandview!

Each week for 12 weeks the Sunnyside Sun will publish a series of football games. Contestants are required to pick who they think will win each of the 15 High School, College, or NFL games. The combined total score of Game No. 15 will be utilized as a tie breaker.

The contestant with the most correct answers will receive a $75 First Place Prize. The runner up will receive a $25 Second Place Prize. If a tie exists after the tie-breaker, both winners will receive $50.

🗳 ENTER ONLINE at www.sunnysidesun.com/football
⏰ Be sure to submit your entry by Friday at 5 p.m. each week

09/17/2025

Moses Lake’s slowpitch team swept Sunnyside in a doubleheader on Tuesday, Sept. 16, winning 13-11 in Game 1 and 13-3 in Game 2.

09/16/2025

The role of invocations at city council meetings has recently become a topic of discussion in Sunnyside, with differing opinions on whether mixing religion and politics is appropriate.

The role of invocations at city council meetings has recently become a topic of discussion in Sunnyside, with differing opinions on whether mixing religion and politics is appropriate.

09/15/2025

🎉🐮 COWabunga — It’s Fair Time! 🎡🍭

The Central Washington State Fair returns September 19–28, 2025!
Get ready for 10 days of fun with carnival rides, delicious fair food, amazing entertainment, adorable animals, and so much more. 🎶🎠🐑

✨ Plus, tons of special deals and savings all week long — don’t miss it!
👉 Plan your fair adventure now at FAIRFUN.COM