Independence Day is nearly here, and Americans around the country are making plans to celebrate the United States' 249th birthday. Booming fireworks, patriotic parades and outdoor barbecues have ...

Independence Day 2025, falling on a Friday, will usher in a festive long weekend across the Washington, D.C. region, with a host of events and 4th of July fireworks displays lined up across the city ...

LONG BEACH, Pacific County — Like the opening salvo of the First Gulf War. That’s how Long Beach Police chief Flint Wright describes the annual Independence Day scene that plays out on the beach in ...

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington State officials are reminding residents about legal fireworks use ahead of July 4th celebrations. The State Fire Marshal's Office announced specific dates and times for ...

Firefighters and public lands managers are urging Washington residents to use extra caution when setting off fireworks this Fourth of July due to dry conditions. “We’ve already had 600 fires start in ...