🌱 How did Sunnyside’s Chelsea Dimas fare in the latest primary?
Sunnyside, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Sunnyside! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Sunnyside’s Chelsea Dimas fare in the latest primary?
Also on today's calendar: Food Truck Friday and Live Music at Mercer Wine Estates in Prosser and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Hazy and sweltering heat, with a high of 99 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Hazy and sweltering heat, temps: high: 102, low: 56.
- Saturday: Hazy sun and sweltering heat, with a high of 100 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Election: Results for competitive primaries in Legislative Districts 14 and 15 (tri-cityherald.com) — Sunnyside resident Chelsea Dimas has advanced to a November rematch against incumbent Rep. Gloria Mendoza in the 15th Legislative District, according to early primary results. The story breaks down vote counts, backgrounds, and priorities for candidates in Districts 14 and 15, highlighting issues like affordability, housing, and support for agriculture that directly affect Yakima Valley communities. 
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Food Truck Friday – Prosser →
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Food Truck Friday and Live Music at Mercer Wine Estates in Prosser →
Mercer Wine Estates, 3100 Lee Rd, Prosser
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Food Truck Friday – Prosser →
Mercer Wine Estates, 3100 Lee Rd, Prosser
5:00 pm -
Food Truck Friday and Live Music at Mercer Wine Estates in Prosser →
Mercer Wine Estates, 3100 Lee Rd, Prosser
5:00 pm -
Grief Support Group in Sunnyside →
Sunnyside Senior Citizen Center, 1400 Federal Way, Sunnyside
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Food Truck Friday and Live Music at Mercer Wine Estates in Prosser →
Mercer Wine Estates, 3100 Lee Rd, Prosser
5:00 pm
Thursday August 13
Friday August 14
Thursday August 27
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Yoga + Wine at Evergreen Family Wines →
Evergreen Family Wines, 508 Cabernet Ct, Prosser
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Summer BBQ Bash-Prosser →
Mercer Wine Estates, 3100 Lee Rd, Prosser
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Yoga Class then Pour Me a Glass! →
WIT Cellars, 505 Cabernet Ct, Prosser
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Friday August 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Due to poor air quality and out of an abundance of caution for the health and safety of our community, National Night Out has been postponed.
The event originally scheduled for tonight will now take place on Tuesday, August 11, at the same locations and times. We know everyone was looking… (Nextdoor Upland Park on the Hill) - The most widespread smoke impacts of the season are being felt on Tuesday with smoke reaching the surface both east and west of the Cascade crest.
Our colleagues from the state Department of Natural Resources have the latest on smoke impacts in our state and when we can expect to see the smoke… (Nextdoor )
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Supervisor in Sunnyside. Apply here.
- SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL DIST 201 posted a job opening for Substitute Bus Assistant(s) in Sunnyside. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sunnyside here.
🗞 Nearby News
Granger
- Rep. Mendoza leads in 14th District House race, will face Dimas in general (yakimaherald.com)
- Judge sets conditions for Sunnyside Council Member following arrest (yaktrinews.com)
- Fresh Local Peaches Are Ready in Yakima Valley Fruit Stands Now (katsfm.com)
Prosser
- Wildfire Smoke Postpones Some Tri-Cities National Night Out Events Tonight (keyw.com)
- McKinney leads in race to replace Washington state Rep. Dan Newhouse (yelmonline.com)
Ok Sunnyside! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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