He runs to small claims court to try and intimidate us and Councilor Frausto. It won’t work!  Kenton Gartrell It all began with a controversial vote...

Councilor Vicky Frausto is pushing to end Sunnyside’s internal investigation of City Manager Mike Gonzalez, saying it has cost nearly $100,000 with little to show. The council majority voted to continue the process until September 9.

The Pasco School District celebrated the grand openings of Sageview and Orion High Schools with ribbon-cutting ceremonies, guided tours, and community gatherings. Funded by the 2023 bond, the two new schools bring innovative career pathways in agriculture, health sciences, and engineering, while easing overcrowding and expanding opportunities for students across Pasco.

Pasco is turning up the heat with the Fiery Foods Festival on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Peanuts Park! Organizations are invited to sign up for the Pepper Eating Contest or the brand-new Wingstop Cluckin’ Hot Wing Challenge. With fiery food, live music, games, and family fun, it’s the hottest showdown in town. Sign up now before spots fill up!

Sunnyside City Manager Mike Gonzalez filed a tort claim on August 6 alleging harassment, defamation, and retaliation by Councilwoman Theresa Hancock, accusing her of a campaign to remove him after her March 2025 appointment. The filing cites dozens of public records requests, monitoring of a city vehicle, and false accusations. Gonzalez and HR Director Irving Brown Sr. also lodged complaints; the council later placed Gonzalez on paid administrative leave.