Briefs

Studded tire removal deadline extended

Mar 23, 2020
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OLYMPIA — The Washington State Department of Transportation is extending the deadline of removing studs off tires to April 30.

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Beauty school is newest business park tenant

Mar 4, 2020
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SUNNYSIDE — The Port of Sunnyside Business Park is getting a new tenant following action taken by the Port Commissioners at its Feb. 18 meeting.

Blood drive planned March 11

Mar 4, 2020
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GRANDVIEW — A community blood drive in cooperation with the American Red Cross on Wednesday, March 11 from 1- 6 p.m. at the Grandview Community Center, 812 Wallace Way.

Penny-A-Day campaign announced

Feb 11, 2020
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Fred E. Hayes Post 57 of The American Legion in Grandview is holding its annual fundraiser during February 2020.

Nominees sought for new carpet donation

Feb 11, 2020
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SUNNYSIDE — Neighborhood Church of Sunnyside recently completed their remodeling projects with money left over and look to share the wealth.

Retirement information offered at senior event

Feb 11, 2020
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YAKIMA — Questions about retirement, health, veteran issues and tax filing are a few of the topics to be addressed at the Fourth Congressional District’s 2020 senior symposium for senior citizens and veterans.

Point in Time homeless count returns

Jan 15, 2020
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SUNNYSIDE — The Yakima County Homeless Network will stage a County Point in Time homeless count Thursday, Jan. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the city Community Center, 1501 S. First St.

Pre-School fitness course offered

Jan 7, 2020
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SUNNYSIDE — The winter “Kids Get Fit” program for children ages 3-5 is underway at the Community Center, 1521 S. First St.

Personal safety is club topic

Jan 7, 2020
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SUNNYSIDE — Personal safety and human trafficking will be the topics at the Nouvella Club meeting Thursday, Jan. 16, at noon at Snipes Mountain Brewery and Restaurant, 905 Yakima Valley Highway.

Time to re-up ‘Rover’

Jan 7, 2020
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SUNNYSIDE — It’s time to re-licenses man’s best friend, the cost to re-up “Fido” hasn’t gone up inside city limits.

Heaven is group’s topic

Dec 31, 2019
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PROSSER — Sabrina Benson will be the musical guest when the Lower Valley Christian Women Connection meet Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 11:30 a.m. at the Barn Restaurant, 490 Wine Country Road.

City hall closures, meeting changes

Dec 18, 2019
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SUNNYSIDE — City Hall will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25 and open again on Dec. 26.

Christmas party date set

Dec 11, 2019
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GRANDVIEW — The Senior Citizens’ Annual Christmas Party will be held Thursday, Dec. 19 at 10:30 a.m. at the Grandview Community Center, 812 Wallace Way.

Library holiday schedule includes crafts, story times

Dec 11, 2019
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SUNNYSIDE — There is plenty to do all month at the Sunnyside Community Library 621 Grant Ave., including attending preschool story time on Fridays at 10 a.m., announced Community Library Supervisor Marcelina Ortega.

Senior safe driving classes offered

Dec 4, 2019
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SUNNYSIDE — Driver safety classes designed for motorists, over age 50, are being offered Tuesday, and Wednesday, Dec. 10 and 11, from 9 -11 a.m., at Sunnyside Presbyterian Church, 737 S. 16th St.

Minimum wage increases Jan. 1

Dec 4, 2019
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OLYMPIA — Workers across Washington State will see the effects of a 2016 Initiative 1433, which increased the minimum wage. Worker’s pay will bump from $12.00 an hour to $13.50. There are no further large jumps slated for minimum wage workers, after the 2020 increase.