Government

Francisco Guerrero chosen Sunnyside’s 33rd Mayor

Julia Hart
Jan 15, 2020
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SUNNYSIDE — Longtime city councilman and Deputy Mayor Francisco Guerrero was selected as the 33rd mayor of Sunnyside Monday, Jan. 13 at the first council meeting of 2020.

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Frank Lyall, Grandview’s newest port commissioner

Julia Hart
Jan 15, 2020
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GRANDVIEW — Longtime local farmer Frank Lyall is now serving as a Port of Grandview Commissioner following his election as Commissioner for District 3 in November 2019.

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Baker replaces Leita

Yakima County Commissioner Photo
Dec 6, 2019
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VICKI BAKER NEW COMMISSIONER — Grocery business owner Vicki Baker of Yakima, was named as Yakima County Commissioner in a Friday, Dec. 5, special announcement. Current commissioners Norm Childress and Ron Anderson named Baker following a rigorous multi month interview process. From a field o…

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By one vote, Farmer prevails in Council Pos. 5 race

Deb Brumley
Dec 5, 2019
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SUNNYSIDE — The fierce Sunnyside City Council Position 5 election outcome came down to one vote.

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Every vote needed in 2019 General Election local races

Deb Brumley
Dec 4, 2019
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YAKIMA COUNTY — Although the 2019 Washington State General Election results were certified Tuesday, Nov. 26, by the Yakima County Election officials, their work is not finished. What remains are three local council races which are still too close to call. Each vote sent in, is especially precious in this election cycle.

Howard selected Port of Benton Director

Deb Brumley
Dec 4, 2019
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BENTON COUNTY — Benton County residents have been scratching their heads over an unusual rash of high stakes internal investigations and actions taken by Benton County elected officials over the past five months. On the heels of a Benton County Sheriff investigation, a five-month Port of Benton internal investigation was brought to light in a Special Port Commission meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 26.

Jenkin running for Walsh’s Senate seat

Deb Brumley
Dec 4, 2019
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PROSSER — First term Washington State House of Representative Bill Jenkin (R-District), of Prosser, has announced his candidacy for the Washington State 16th Legislative District Senate seat currently held by the retiring Maureen Walsh.

The late Max Benitz Jr. is reelected one last time

Deb Brumley
Nov 27, 2019
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PROSSER — The leadership of West Benton Fire and Rescue, (WBFR) had a difficult decision to make, but make it they did. Following the unexpected July 10, 2019, passing of the former long-time Benton County Commissioner and first time WBFR Fire Commissioner, Max Benitz, Jr., of Prosser at the age of 72, the board appointed a replacement commissioner to fill the vacancy left by the iconic, long-serving Prosser 'hometown boy.'

Dead heat in City Council Pos. 5 race

Deb Brumley
Nov 14, 2019
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SUNNYSIDE — Yakima County Elections Office staff have, with the exception of a handful of challenged ballots, completed their count for the 2019 General Election.

Results last updated: Thursday, November 14, 4:00PM

Local area races largely uncontested

Deb Brumley
Nov 8, 2019
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UPPER and LOWER VALLEY — Yakima and Benton County Election offices continue to count historic levels of last-minute ballots. With less than 30% return rate in Benton County and 32 percent in Yakima County, nearly half the votes came in the last couple days for Yakima.

Last updated: Tuesday, November 12 at 3:00 PM

Council approves property tax increase

Deb Brumley
Nov 6, 2019
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SUNNYSIDE — In a regular 6:30 p.m., council meeting held Oct. 28, 2019, with Councilman Jim Restucci absent, attending council and mayor approved a one percent property tax increase in a flurry of business actions.

No movement in AG vs. City legal suits

Deb Brumley
Nov 6, 2019
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SUNNYSIDE — There is no reportable movement in the Washington State Attorney General’s lawsuit against the City of Sunnyside, and the City’s subsequent Motion to Dismiss, as of Monday, Nov. 4.

November 5 General Election Ballots due tomorrow

Deb Brumley
Nov 4, 2019
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YAKIMA COUNTY —Yakima County voters are reminded to place their ballots in the elections box or get them postmarked no later than tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 5.

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General Election ballots go out this week

Deb Brumley
Oct 16, 2019
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YAKIMA COUNTY — Yakima County voters new to the county and wanting to register to vote, can both register and vote in the upcoming Nov. 5, General Election, on election day. State law allows Washington voters to come in person to the Yakima County Election’s Department to register and vote the same day, with identification and proof of address.

Election votes will certify this week

Aug 21, 2019
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SUNNYSIDE — The 2019 Yakima County primary election process, with just under 28 percent of the ballots are all but in the books.

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Vargas family attends Latinos farm conference

Julia Hart
Aug 7, 2019
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YAKIMA — Antonio and Maria Vargas attended the Latinos Small Farms Conference last Thursday with a hope of finding help in developing their six acres located in Grandview.