Council approves SEED loan and task order amendment for 9th & Lincoln lift station project Sunnyside accepted a Yakima County SEED loan award of $569,720 (10‑year repayment at 5.06%) for the 9th & Lincoln lift station replacement and authorized the interim city manager to sign contract C 2026‑2; council also approved a task order amendment with HLA to add construction engineering and administration, with bids opening April 1 and construction anticipated to start June 1 (typical 90‑day timeline).

Sunnyside City Council has greenlit a $569,720 loan to kickstart the vital 9th & Lincoln lift station replacement, with construction set to begin this June!

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Council Member Hancock Calls for Transparency on $342,000 HLA Invoice Details Hancock urges clearer documentation of budget line items for public accountability.

Council Member Hancock demands transparency on a staggering $342,000 bill, questioning how to explain such costs to constituents without clear documentation.

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City Manager Addresses Hazardous Nightly Activities of Unhelmeted Kids Community members report nightly safety concerns over children riding without helmets.

Sunnyside residents are raising alarms over kids riding bikes at night without helmets, sparking urgent discussions among city council members about community safety.

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City Councilor Engages Local Businesses on Construction Impact and Community Connections Councilor addresses business concerns and commits to improved community communication.

Sunnyside City Council is taking bold steps to address local business concerns amid ongoing construction, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.

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Sunnyside Council addresses traffic safety and workforce development issues Council members discuss curfew ordinance and advocate for workforce expansion strategies.

Sunnyside City Council is taking urgent steps to enhance public safety and boost job opportunities amid rising community concerns.

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Sunnyside forms wishlist for climate resiliency grants with state funding support Sunnyside develops wishlist for climate resiliency projects to secure state grant funding.

Sunnyside is racing against the clock to secure vital state funding for climate resiliency projects—will they meet the deadline?

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Sunnyside Council approves $100K marketing project to boost tourism and brand awareness City manager launches in-house marketing strategy to promote Sunnyside's attractions and events.

Sunnyside City Council has just approved a game-changing $100,000 marketing initiative to spotlight its vibrant attractions and delicious food scene!

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Sunnyside City Council addresses community fears amid recent ICE arrests and offers support Sunnyside City Council reassures community, prioritizing services over immigration status amid rising fears.

Fears over recent ICE activity in Sunnyside prompted a powerful community meeting, where officials vowed to prioritize services over immigration status and rally support for vulnerable residents.

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Sunnyside leaders reaffirm commitment to community safety amid ICE operations Sunnyside reaffirms commitment to residents, refuses cooperation with ICE amid federal operations.

Sunnyside officials stand firm on community trust, declaring their refusal to cooperate with ICE operations and emphasizing the importance of local safety and unity.

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Sunnyside City Manager explores marijuana sales to boost revenue amid community concerns Sunnyside officials consider legal marijuana sales to boost revenue and address community concerns.

Sunnyside officials are weighing the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana sales to boost city revenue while addressing community safety concerns.

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Tri Cities confronts legacy of sundown laws and racial disenfranchisement in urban development Tri Cities' history reveals systemic disenfranchisement and lingering effects of sundown laws in Pasco.

The Sunnyside Planning Commission is tackling the haunting legacy of sundown laws and systemic disenfranchisement that continues to shape urban development in the Tri-Cities.

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