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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.

Fireworks are allowed under certain restrictions in Granger, Harrah, Mabton, Moxee and Zillah. Fireworks are banned in the cities of Yakima, Selah and Sunnyside.

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The short answer: not many places.

Every year around the Fourth of July, we are reminded to keep our pets safe because it's the one day out of the year that the most animals go missing. But there's someone else you should be mindful of this holiday weekend: veterans returning from Iraq or Afghanistan.

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

Independence Day is perfect for outdoor family fun. It's also the one time of year when it’s seems to be okay to play with matches. Family fun and playing with matches may seem like an unlikely combo, but hey, so is America, right?

I had a friend text me last night asking if fireworks were illegal in Terrace Heights. The answer to that question is yes, but there are some exceptions to that rule in some Yakima County cities. Fireworks are banned in the unincorporated areas of Yakima County. Here's what you need to know:

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

There are a few towns that still allow fireworks. They are Grandview, Granger, Mabton, Moxee, and Zillah. Keep in mind that there are certain restrictions and you can't use them past 11pm. Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July!

The 4th of July is almost here and I think in America we sometimes forget that everything comes with a price. We all appreciate and thank the men and women of the armed forces who fight and work 24/7 365 to defend our freedom whenever where ever. To celebrate that freedom also comes with a price and this years FREE 4th of July celebration would not be possible without Hapo Community Credit Union R