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Fireworks Fail! San Diego's July 4th Display Goes Off All at Once

Don Deane — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 23:20:23 +0000

While the rest of us were enjoying a lengthy 4th of July fireworks show last night, San Diego residents got completely robbed when their display went off all at once in a spectacular explosion that lasted a mere 15 seconds. Advertised as one of the largest fireworks displays in the nation, the Port of San [...]

BBQing On The Mighty Columbia

Stacy Lee — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:29:57 +0000

Hope everyone had a great 4th of July. I went boating on the Columbia & Snake rivers. The weather was perfect and I found the perfect river BBQ food. I marinated chicken tenders and pork tenderloin in teriyaki sauce for 2 days then piled them on bamboo skewers and BBQ’ed them to perfection on the [...]

Should Fireworks Be Illegal in Richland?

Stacy Lee — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 14:30:02 +0000

The issue seems to appear every year around the time of the Fourth of July. People all over the Tri-Cities shoot up fireworks weeks before and after the Independence Day. But there is something more to fireworks than the colorful streaks and displays and all the exciting “Pop’s.” The disadvantages of fireworks interrupt residents of [...]

10 Things You Didn't Know About the Fourth of July

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:54:06 +0000

The legend of America’s birth is only 236 years old. However, in that short amount of time, a number of legends that would normally take centuries to grow and multiply in any other civilization have sprung up. The Fourth of July may have been dedicated to celebrate the spirit and sacrifice that helped found the [...]

This Day in History for July 4 – Declaration of Independence Signed and More

Shauna Wright — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 10:00:55 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1776 – The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress (More info)

1826 – Former presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both die on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence (More info)

Don't Miss City Of Pasco's Grand Old 4th Celebration

Stacy Lee — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:36:40 +0000

4th of July falls on Wednesday this year — but don’t worry — there is plenty to see and do for this year’s Independence Day. Don’t miss the Dust Devils game Tuesday July 3 at 7:15 at Gesa Stadium with fireworks after the game against the Boise Hawks. On Wednesday, there is a pancake feed [...]

The Biggest Fireworks Displays Across the Country

Jordan Breindel — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 20:42:25 +0000

Forget about the dawn's early light, this Fourth of July is all about the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air and maybe even a couple of spiders. Those are the ones that, well, look kind of like a spider, anyway. In honor of the Fourth, here are 10 great fireworks displays throughout the [...]

4th of July Celebrations – Kennewick & Pasco

Paul Drake — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:55:51 +0000

There’s plenty of ways to celebrate freedom this 4th of July! From Pasco’s Grand Old 4th Celebration to the 25th Annual River of Fire festival in Kennewick. Pasco’s Grand Old 4th begins it’s celebration July 3rd with the Tri-City Dustdevils at GESA Stadium with fireworks after the game. Then, on the 4th of July you [...]

10 Adorable Kids Singing 'The Star Spangled Banner' [VIDEOS]

Jordan Breindel — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:00:17 +0000

For a professional singer, there are few gaffes more embarrassing than flubbing a line from 'The Star Spangled Banner.' (Are you listening, Christina Aguilera?) But when these pint-sized patriots get caught up on the lyrics, well, it's just flat-out adorable. The more mess-ups, the merrier.

Just in time for the Fourth of July, here

10 America-Themed Songs for the Fourth of July

Jordan Breindel — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:00:45 +0000

American popular music has been around since before America even declared its independence. ‘Yankee Doodle,’ anyone? That classic was sung by Colonial American soldiers as early as The French and Indian War.

Since then, our country has established one of the richest musical traditions in the world. Many songs even deal with America itself, from ‘God Bless America’ to ‘God Bless the USA.’

Here’s a list of 10 to add to your Fourth of July playlist.