Sunnyside Sun

09/05/2026

Friday night lights returned to the Lower Valley as the Sunnyside Grizzlies opened their season with a nonleague matchup against Mead. Mead came away with a 34-8 victory over Sunnyside.

Other Friday night matchups throughout the valley saw Toppen*sh defeat Grandview 56-7, Prosser shut out Quincy 49-0, Zillah blank Wahluke 42-0, Mabton defeat Bridgeport 24-8 and Waitsburg edge Sunnyside Christian 36-28.

09/04/2026

Thursday brought a full slate of volleyball action across the Lower Valley, with Sunnyside opening its home season against Grandview and earning a 3-0 victory.

Sunnyside Christian also picked up a 3-0 win over White Swan, while Cle Elum edged Granger 3-2. Prosser fell to Davis 3-0.

On the soccer pitch, Sunnyside shut out Grandview 2-0, Prosser blanked Davis 2-0, and Eisenhower cruised past Toppen*sh 5-0.

09/03/2026

Glancing back through the Sunnyside Sun pages, here is sampling of the stories published in past 100 years.

100 YEARS AGO (1926)

09/02/2026

There were plenty of smiles, a few nervous moments and more than a little sparkle Sunday, Aug. 30, as eight young ladies took the stage to compete for the title of Little Miss Sunnyside.

There were plenty of smiles, a few nervous moments and more than a little sparkle Sunday, Aug. 30, as eight young ladies took the stage to compete for the title

09/02/2026

The Sunnyside High School class of 2027 continues the tradition of a Senior Sunrise. The seniors enjoyed donuts and photo opportunities with fellow classmates in the early morning of Sept. 2

09/01/2026

The Sunnyside High School cross country team spent 24 hours running, resting and building team camaraderie during the second 24-hour "Grizzlython" fundraiser Aug. 28-29.

09/01/2026

Flock license plate reader systems have come under growing public scrutiny nationwide. In Sunnyside, residents and elected officials have raised questions about data security, privacy and who can access information collected by cameras.

Flock license plate reader systems have come under growing public scrutiny nationwide. In Sunnyside, residents and elected officials have raised questions about data security, privacy and who can access information

08/29/2026

Sunnyside Library visitors got a taste of the Yakima Symphony Orchestra on Aug. 28, with a live string quartet, as part of the library’s live at the symphony series.

08/26/2026

A new coffee shop across from Sunnyside High School is hoping to become more than a place for students to grab a quick drink.

08/26/2026

Public records list TJ Maxx as the property owner for 2030 E. Yakima Valley Highway, Unit B, while Famous Footwear is listed as the property owner for Unit A.

Construction at the Mid Valley Mall has left many residents wondering what new shopping destinations may soon be coming to the area.