Sunnyside Sun

07/10/2025

For years, Astria Health has worked to find a path forward for its hospital in Toppen*sh on the Yakama Reservation. But the drastic downsizing of federal Medicaid funding threatens the hospital’s future, which could force it to change services, consolidate with Astria’s hospital about 20 miles away in Sunnyside or explore an acquisition or merger.

A rural central Washington hospital is warning of devastating consequences from the Medicaid cuts the Republican-led Congress passed last week.

07/08/2025

The Sunnyside Farmers Market is making a comeback this summer, and organizers say it’ll be bigger, greener, and more fun than ever. The market opens this Sunday, July 13 at 9 a.m.

The Sunnyside Farmers Market is making a comeback this summer, and city leaders say it’ll be bigger, greener, and more fun than ever.

07/07/2025

Two car collision at 16th Street and Edison Avenue.

07/07/2025

July 7, 2025 @ 3:40 p.m.: Fire crews are responding to a structure fire at 451 Wendell Phillips Road in Sunnyside involving a 300-by-200-foot building. Residents are advised to avoid the area.

07/03/2025

Firefighters and public lands managers are urging Washington residents to use extra caution when setting off fireworks this Fourth of July due to dry conditions. “We’ve already had 600 fires start in Washington” this year, Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove said during a press conference Wednesday. Four hundred of those fires were on state-owned land, he added.

Firefighters and public lands managers are urging Washington residents to use extra caution when setting off fireworks this Fourth of July due to dry conditions.

07/01/2025

Roundabouts and a series of roadway improvements are on the horizon as part of Sunnyside’s proposed 2026-2031 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan. The Sunnyside City Council reviewed the draft plan during its June 23 meeting and has scheduled a public hearing for July 14 to receive community feedback.

Roundabouts and a series of roadway improvements are on the horizon as part of Sunnyside’s proposed 2026-2031 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP).

06/30/2025

UPDATE: The Sunnyside City Council voted to extend City Manager Mike Gonzalez’s administrative leave until July 31, or until the completion of an internal investigation – whichever comes first.

The Sunnyside City Council will meet tonight, June 30, to decide whether to extend City Manager Mike Gonzalez's administrative leave.

06/30/2025

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06/30/2025

Washington's gas tax will rise by 6 cents a gallon on July 1, the first increase in nine years for the primary revenue source sustaining Washington’s transportation system.

Washington’s century-old fuel tax is going up again.

06/27/2025

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties "Club on Wheels" initiative is offering local youth a chance to connect with the organization through fun and engaging summer activities.

The free event is open to all students today, June 27, until 2:30 p.m. at South Hill Park.

📸 Kennia Perez | Sunnyside Sun

06/26/2025

Yakima County District Court is warning residents about a new scam involving fake text messages that claim to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles. Authorities urge the public not to click on any links in the messages.

Yakima County District Court is warning residents about a new scam involving fake text messages that claim to be from the Department of Motor Vehicles.

06/26/2025

Sunnyside's fire and police chiefs hope the only thing that goes up in smoke this Fourth of July is the sky, not someone's yard. With safety top of mind, they're reminding residents that a moment of sparkle isn't worth a trip to the emergency room — or a visit from the police or fire department.

Sunnyside's fire and police chiefs hope the only thing that goes up in smoke this Fourth of July is the sky, not someone's yard. With safety top of mind, they're