About Us

BLOGSUNNYSIDE is a group political blog with news, analysis, and commentary on all kinds of local and national issues.  Currently, there are three authors contributing to the blog.  Founder and Editor Jason R. Raines started blogging in 2008.  Contributing Writer Diego Trejo joined the blog in 2010.  The newest contributor is Wayne Overland.  All writers for the blog have personal interests in what takes place in the Lower Yakima Valley.

Jason is a resident of the City of Sunnyside, father of three children, U.S. Army Veteran and member of the Executive Board of the Yakima County Republican Party.

Diego is a political Conservative, and former Campaign Manager for 15th Legislative District Representative David Taylor (R-Moxee).  He also participated in a “job shadow” of State Senator Jim Honeyford (R-Sunnyside).  Diego has supported political activities and groups that promote traditional family values in the state of Washington.

Wayne Overland is a long-time businessman, having owned and operated a business in Sunnyside for 20 years. During this time, he has lived in Sunnyside on four different occasions, for a cumulative total of several years. He once lived in Tri-Cities, Washington as well.

Wayne is a former sportswriter and columnist for a large newspaper, having written professionally for 15 years.

Other businesses he has been involved with over the years include retail, home building, professional hockey, mobile home parks, imports, as well as oil and gas.

Politically, Wayne considers himself a libertarian in the Ron Paul mode.

Opinions expressed on this blog are those of the individual writers, not necessarily those of all authors contributing to the blog.  Readers are encouraged to make comments on posts, whether they agree with the writer or not.

Comments on posts may not be published at the sole discretion of the Editor.  Comments should be relevant to the post, not include foul language, or consist of personal insults.  Extra consideration is given to comments made by people using their real name.

Contact Us:

JASON R. RAINES

editor@blogsunnyside.com

DIEGO TREJO

diego@blogsunnyside.com

WAYNE OVERLAND

wayne@blogsunnyside.com

If you wish to contact the blog by regular mail address it to:

Jason R. Raines

PMB #281

1726 Gregory Ave

Sunnyside, WA 98944

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