Sunnyside Sun

11/14/2025

Police respond to break-in at Grace Brethren Church

This morning (Nov. 14), Sunnyside Police responded to Grace Brethren Church after someone broke a window and went inside. Officers set up containment and searched the building, but the suspect had already left, which was later confirmed through surveillance video.

No one was found inside, and the broken window was the only damage. No stolen items have been reported.

11/13/2025

The amount could cover the center's supply needs for the next three years, President Sherre Holden said.

What began as a way to save the Sunnyside Community Pool has turned into a long-lasting contribution to the Sunnyside Senior Center. A recent donation from Yakima Eco Solutions is

11/12/2025

WEEK 10 🏈 Congratulations to our Week 9 winners: first place Kooper Blair, Prosser & second place Mike Weber, The Dalles, Ore.

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
⏰ REMINDER: Entries are due by Friday at 5 p.m. each week. Entries submitted after 5 p.m. are automatically disqualified.
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11/11/2025

Sunnyside High School continued its annual tradition of honoring local veterans with a Veterans Day assembly on Nov. 5, 2025. The assembly concluded with each veteran receiving a red rose in recognition of their service.

Sunnyside High School students honored local veterans during a heartfelt Veterans Day assembly on Nov. 5, featuring speeches, stories, and a $795 donation to the local VFW for the Wounded Warrior Project.

11/10/2025

The acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician has been nominated for three awards at the upcoming 68th Annual Grammy Awards, including Best Traditional Country Album for “Ain’t In It for My Health,” Best Country Song for “I Never Lie” and Best Country Solo Performance for the same track.

Sunnyside native Zach Top is capping off a breakout year in country music, earning national recognition with multiple award nominations and chart-topping success.

11/08/2025

Sunnyside High School’s Drama Club dove straight into Bikini Bottom with its production of “The SpongeBob Musical.” The show opened Nov. 7 and continues Nov. 8 and Nov. 13-15, with performances starting at 7 p.m. at the Sunnyside High School auditorium. A matinee showing will also hit the stage Saturday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m.

11/06/2025

Owners Rob and Sue Rice have operated the local bowling alley since the early 1990s.

For three decades, Valley Lanes in Sunnyside has been more than just a place to bowl. It’s been a steady gathering spot where families, friends and league players come together

11/05/2025

As of 8:16 p.m. on Nov. 4, Yakima County had counted 22,232 ballots, with an estimated 3,900 remaining. Out of 135,535 registered voters, turnout currently stands at 16.4 percent.

Votes have been cast and ballots are being tabulated as the 2025 election season comes to a close. Though this was not a major election year on the national level,

11/04/2025

WEEK 9 🏈 Congratulations to our Week 8 winners: first place Timothy King, Prosser & second place Donny Weber, The Dalles, Oregon!

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
⏰ REMINDER: Entries are due by Friday at 5 p.m. each week. Entries submitted after 5 p.m. are automatically disqualified.
No purchase necessary.

11/01/2025

It was all tricks and no treats for the Eisenhower Cadets as the Sunnyside Grizzlies rolled to a 47-0 Halloween victory.

10/31/2025

It was a clash of the Knights as Sunnyside Christian faced Walla Walla Valley Academy on Thursday, Oct. 30. After a hard-fought match, the Christian Knights fell 3-1, bringing their postseason run to an end.

10/31/2025

Ghosts and ghouls filled the night at the annual Trunk or Treat on Thursday, Oct. 30, presented by the Sunnyside Police Department and the Sunnyside Police Foundation.