Fireworks warning signs posted around a dozen schools in Bellevue

Bellevue is working to prevent fires on school property after fireworks mischief led to millions of dollars of damage in previous years.

WA warning on illegal fireworks use
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School may be out for summer, but fireworks mischief on campuses could lead to millions of dollars in damage, if this 4th of July is a repeat of last year.

Neighbors prepare for chaos after SeaTac cancels Fourth of July show

The City of SeaTac is calling it quits, for now, on Fourth of July celebrations, but there will still be a firework show in the city.

Seattle airport Fourth of July travel period kicks off

Seattle air travelers are heading into a busy week, with potentially record-setting numbers of passengers. We look at the busiest times at SEA airport and TSA tips for quick travel.

SeaTac, WA cancels 4th of July festivities for 2025, 2026
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The city of SeaTac will not be hosting 4th of July festivities this year and in 2026, after last year's drone show mishap.

Here's where fireworks are banned in WA on Fourth of July

Several cities and counties in WA have banned or limited the use of fireworks. Here's what you need to know before the holiday.

Preparing for Fourth of July travel in Seattle

Before and after fireworks kick off around Seattle, there will be heavy traffic on area roads. New reports point at when and where roads will be hardest to commute on.

Juneteenth 2025: What's open and closed

Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom in Galveston, Texas.

Kroger free ice cream coupon: How to download yours

The popular grocery chain is kicking off summer with a sweat deal. Here’s how to get your coupon.

Juneteenth, what it is and how to celebrate in WA

Juneteenth is just around the corner. We look at where you can celebrate around western Washington and break down how the holiday came to be in the United States.

What is flag day? How we celebrate in WA

Flag Day is celebrated every June 14 across the country. Right here in Washington, a state law dictates this flag to fly on the holiday.

Local Civil War veteran took part in first US Memorial Day
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George L. Camp, a Civil War veteran and local resident, took part in the first Memorial Day observance in U.S. history.

Majority of Americans say Memorial Day has lost its meaning, new poll finds

A new survey finds that 52% of Americans believe Memorial Day has lost its original meaning, even as many still associate the holiday with honoring fallen military members.

Memorial Day 2025: What’s open, closed

The vast majority of retailers will be open, with many trying to lure customers with big promotional sales.

Seattle Memorial Day weekend 2025: Your guide to events, traffic, more

Planning your Memorial Day weekend in Seattle? Discover a wide array of events, from festivals and ceremonies to sports games, plus crucial tips for navigating traffic and checking the weather.

Best times to use WA roads, ferries over Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner and as residents begin making travel plans, WSDOT has released their annual travel charts.