memorial day

Memorial Day is when we honor our veterans, past and present, living and passed on.

Memorial Day became a federal holiday in 1971. Here is a look at how Americans have celebrated through the years while also honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

This Memorial Day weekend promises to be busy on the roads, but don’t forget to check which local spots will be open in the Tri-Cities.

Remember why we observe this day.

Chinook Pass (SR-410) and Cayuse Pass (SR-123) are set to reopen Friday, May 23, 2025, but that is not the only Memorial Day weekend travel news!

We have all the details about Memorial Day observances in the Tri-Cities.

As much as you may be making plans to travel, do some camping, or get out in the backyard and fire up the grill, remember what Memorial Day is all about. Those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

The Kennewick Boy Scouts spent Saturday morning diligently placing the flags along side the graves of veterans and brave fallen heroes.

Sunday and Monday, several places to honor our veterans, past and present.

It's more than barbeques, mini-vacations, and a day off from work, or special retail sales events this coming Monday, May 28th. It's Memorial Day, when we salute those who've served (and are still serving) our country to protect our freedoms and way of life...

Hundreds gather paying tribute to fallen service members at the annual Memorial Day Services at Sunset Gardens in Richland. Join us this Memorial Day to honor those who have served our country! We will raise over 1,200 flags in honor of our brave soldiers and veterans...

According to a U.S. Army Facebook page: A coin left on a headstone lets the deceased soldier’s family know that somebody stopped by to pay their respect. Leaving a penny means you visited. A nickel means that you and the deceased soldier trained at boot camp together...