memorial day

Discover the meanings of each of the 13 folds for the American flag-draped coffin.

Next week is National Police week, May 14-20.

Monday is a holiday and that means many of the City of Yakima’s facilities will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Events are taking place all weekend long from Yakima through Prosser and if you have one that isn't mentioned, message us and we will update the list!

AAA Travel booking data shows that reservations for flights, rental cars, cruises and hotels for Memorial Day are up 122% over last year.

Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed every year on the last Monday in May.

Memorial Day is, obviously, today, but, more importantly, it's about remembering those who served. Some are no longer with us. I'd like to share a couple of men whom I will especially be thinking of. In fact, they are the men that put the "E" in Todd E. Lyons.

The day is also thought of as the unofficial start of the summer season.

On this Memorial Day, I will once again shed a tear for those who died in vain. While it may not be politically correct to say it aloud, not all who fight and die do so for a noble cause.

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 event happened in front of the Korean/Vietnam Memorial at Sarg Hubbard Park.

Memorial Day is, obviously, today, but, more importantly, it's about remembering those who served and are no longer with us. I'd like to share a couple of men whom I will especially be thinking of. In fact, they are the men that put the "E" in Todd E. Lyons.