4th of july

This would be the first time in 28 years with no big Yakima fireworks display at the Fair!

Every year, I tell my friends that on the Fourth of July, my neighborhood in Moxee resembles downtown Baghdad, so every year more and more of my friends and family come to my house to celebrate Independence Day to see the insane display.

While I was shopping for those items in the grocery the other day, I spotted these "Fireworks Oreos" cookies!

If you are new to the Yakima Valley or your small children are finally old enough (and tall enough) to ride carnival rides, take your kids to the 4th of July Carnival at the Fairgrounds!
I have lived here for many years, yet I blissfully unaware that there was a carnival during the 4th of July...

There's a lot of talk about firework and firework safety in the Yakima valley. I received a note from the Deputy State Fire Marshal Lysandra David about this matter. Here's a few clues that your fireworks may be illegal.

America’s birthday is today and the folks at EarthCam will be streaming live video of some of the biggest fireworks displays from sea to shining sea!
Why? Because ... ‘Merica!
Not enough of a reason? OK, think about how fun fireworks are ... then multiply that by eleventy brazill…

The folks at TIME.com recently had a professional photographer write a list of six tips for taking great pictures of fireworks just using your smartphone.
One of the tips was more in reference to editing and another included the use of a 'selfie stick' and those things should be outlawed so…

Every year we see more and more leftover fireworks in parking lots and driveaways. Make sure you clean up after yourself. Here are some tips on disposing fireworks once you're done with them from the office of the state fire marshal.

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 dispatche…

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 …