4th of july

It's our Independence Day! The Fourth of July usually means fireworks, grilling and having fun in the hot, hot sun. Unfortunately, when you put all those things together, accidents can happen and you need to get help. But how do you know if your situation is serious enough to call busy 911 dispatchers, who may already be dealing with other life-or-death situations? Here are some helpful guidelines

Good question. Before you go setting off fireworks as we head into Independence Day, it's best to know before you ... blow.

Yakima Transit is offering FREE shuttle bus service to this year's community Independence Day celebration at the fairgrounds on July 4. The bus service is setting up three Park & Ride locations in Yakima to get you to State Fair Park with little hassle.

Great food, entertainment and family fun awaits you at this year's Fourth of July celebration at State Fair Park. Entice the Mice will headline the entertainment bill, along with country cutie Sophia Tilly and Zamreu. Back again this year by popular demand is a naturalization ceremony, hosted by the Department of Homeland Security, in which immigrants will be granted United States citizenship... R

With the Fourth of July coming up, you might come across some fireworks, either purchased or given to you by someone you know and trust. How do you know if they're legal fireworks, though? Illegal fireworks are always an issue in our area. Here are 10 ways to tell if your fireworks are legal from the Washington State Fire Marshal.

If you're looking for firework stands to open in the surrounding Yakima areas, they're set to open this Sunday (June 28).

Have you ever wondered what it would look like if you could fly through fireworks without getting blown out of the sky? Well, this brave soul sent his drone flying through the sky and rolled film to see what it would look like. Needless to say, it looks absolutely amazing...

Nearly 170 immigrants will be sworn in as U.S. citizens today during one of the events at the annual Fourth of July celebration at State Fair Park.

Nothing says the Fourth of July like fireworks in the sky at night. It's a fun spectacle for all ages, but they're not for everyone - especially your dog. That super-sensitive hearing plus the loud explosions in the sky can't be fun. Here's a few things you should know if you're a dog owner leading up to the 4th of July.

Yakima Transit is offering FREE shuttle bus service to this year's community Independence Day celebration at the fairgrounds on Friday, July 4.

I admit it, I'm a picture junkie. I take pictures of everything all the time. Whether it's my kids playing at a park or a classic toy I find at a yard sale, I'm snapping a picture, posting it on Facebook, uploading it to Instagram - all that. I don't take pictures of fireworks because they never turn out good for my phone so whatever this guy did to get this shot, he deserves an award for best tim

This sign is from a liquor store in Stump Lake, Wisconsin. It proudly advertises that they have fireworks for sale. "What could go wrong?"