memorial day

If you are one of those wild souls who actually miss winter (yes, you know who you are), then I’ve got the perfect Memorial Day weekend escape for you.

Remember why we observe this day.

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.

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.

No matter where you're headed, have a safe & fun holiday weekend!

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.

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...

Here's a look at the Memorial Day Observances happening in the Tri-Cities...all are Monday. *Riverview Heights Cemetery, 10th and Olympia Kennewick. 9am observance Monday *Desert Lawn Memorial Cemetery, 10th and Union Kennewick, 12 noon observance Monday. ...

Besides the usual menu of barbeques, lawn work, projects and more,  take some time this Monday and honor our veterans, past and present.