4th of july

Planning has started for the big 4th of July celebration at State Fair Park.

America’s birthday is just a few days away 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? Okay, think about how fun fireworks are... then multiply that by eleventy brazillion!

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 we're leaving it off this list:

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.

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

Nearly 170 immigrants will be sworn in as U.S. citizens this Friday as one of the events at the annual 4th of July celebration at State Fair Park.

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

On this day we celebrate the 237th anniversary of our nation's independence, let us not forget all of those who served and are currently serving to protect our liberty - whether by their own choice or not.

Fireworks are banned within Yakima City limits and in the unincorporated areas of the county, however, fireworks are legal in Grandview, Granger, Mabton, Moxee, Naches and Zillah. Six fewer licensed fireworks stands will operate in Yakima County this year compared to last year, part of a statewide downward trend, according to a report issued Tuesday by the office of the Washington State Fire Marsh