Sunnyside to pay $1.1 million to settle state's crime-free rental housing lawsuit

By: Questen Inghram

Outlets: Yakima Herald-Republic

Published: January 13, 2026

Words: 291

Last Updated: 15 hours, 2 minutes ago

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The City of Sunnyside reached a settlement agreement with the state Friday, according to a news release from the city.

The lawsuit was brought in 2019 by the state against Sunnyside and former employees over its crime-free rental housing program, which the state argued committed civil rights violations.

"While the city was confident in its arguments at trial, the Council determined resolution was in the city's best interest and looks forward to …

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