🌱 Why a Sunnyside dairy is battling in court for unpaid milk money.
Sunnyside, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Sunnyside! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Sunnyside dairy is battling in court for unpaid milk money.
- How will Sunnyside Christian test Walla Walla Valley Academy’s volleyball resurgence?
Also on today's calendar: Liberty Christian at Sunnyside Christian and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 43 degrees.
- Sunday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 81, low: 45.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• PNW dairies fight over millions owed by milk broker (capitalpress.com) — A Sunnyside dairy, Smeenk Brothers, is among several Northwest farms fighting in court to recover hundreds of thousands of dollars they say a California milk broker failed to pay. Competing claims from other dairies and cash-advance lenders have led creameries in Oregon to deposit disputed funds with the courts while judges decide who gets paid. 
• First-year head coach hopes to have Walla Walla Valley Academy volleyball back on state playoff path (thenewstribune.com) — Walla Walla Valley Academy’s volleyball team, now 5-1 in league play, is trying to reclaim its state-tournament form as it heads into a key matchup at Sunnyside Christian. With a new head coach and strong senior leadership, the Knights are focusing on mental toughness and consistency to push back into the postseason conversation.
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Grief Support Group in Sunnyside →
Sunnyside Senior Citizen Center, 1400 Federal Way, Sunnyside
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Liberty Christian at Sunnyside Christian →
Sunnyside Christian High School, 1820 Sheller Road, Sunnyside
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Prescott at Sunnyside Christian →
Sunnyside Christian High School, 1820 Sheller Road, Sunnyside
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Customer Appreciation Day →
Sunnyside Valley Wide Country Store, 1720 Eastway Dr, Sunnyside
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Customer Appreciation Day - Sunnyside Country Store →
Sunnyside Valley Wide Country Store, 1720 Eastway Dr, Sunnyside
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Yakama Nation Tribal at Sunnyside Christian →
Sunnyside Christian High School, 1820 Sheller Road, Sunnyside
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Grief Support Group at Sunnyside Assisted Living →
Sunnyside Assisted Living, 907 Ida Belle St., Sunnyside
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Hanford Journey →
Vernita Safety Rest Area, 48 SR-24, Sunnyside
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Riverside Christian at Sunnyside Christian →
Sunnyside Christian High School, 1820 Sheller Road, Sunnyside
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Tuesday October 6
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Homecoming Dance 8-11pm @ GHS
Granger School District Granger, WA 98932
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Coffee with the Superintendents
Brewed awakening deli and treats, 313 E Wine Country Rd, Grandvi
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Granger High School Volleyball vs Tri-Cities Prep →
Granger High School, 315 Mentzer Ave, Granger
6:30 pm
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Ever wonder what happens when judges, attorneys, and journalists sit down together to better understand one another’s work?
In the newest episode of the Washington Courts Report podcast, host Patric Haerle talks with former King County Superior Court judges Bill Downing… (Nextdoor )
- O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Sunnyside. Apply here.
- Commercial Tire posted a job opening for Commercial Service Technician 1 in Sunnyside. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sunnyside here.
🗞 Nearby News
Prosser
- First Story helps Prosser family get keys to new home (nbcrightnow.com)
- Local report: Davis guard Garcia commits to Western Washington (yakimaherald.com)
- Economic prosperity is tied to housing affordability, WA Lt. Gov. says (spokesman.com)
Union Gap
- Coats for Kids campaign kicks off in the Tri-Cities and Yakima (nbcrightnow.com)
Yakima
- Yakima Music for L;fe Event Will Rock for a Great Cause (newstalkkit.com)
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