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Memorial Day 2016, is for us to remember military men and women who have died to keep us free. Also, to remember our loved ones that have passed on.  But, it also marks the unofficial start of barbecue season, and many Americans will be firing up their grills this holiday weekend.

Townsquare Media wants to say thank you to the enlisted men and women -- and their families -- of the Yakima Valley who sacrifice so much for all of us every day. That's why we've launched “Townsquare Cares for Military Families.” Here’s how it works -- and how you can help: Townsquare Cares is a nonprofit organization that works on behalf of troops and their families 24/7, 365 days a year... Read

It is always epic when Powerball and Mega Millions get past $100 million. You have to go buy a ticket for only $1.

One of my favorite alternative media sites on the web is BenSwann.com. Earlier this year, I had the chance to interview him on "The Big Show" regarding his "Truth In Media" project, which tries to present stories the mainstream media outlets won't touch or will not devote the requisite amount of time to in order to fact check, research etc. Earlier today, he published a story a

Vietnam War veterans got an emotional welcome-home ceremony at Yakima's Sarg Hubbard Park a few weeks ago, nearly 50 years after the war's end. I have always respected why we went to Vietnam, but I never knew how much until I heard it firsthand from a Vietnamese woman who was rescued by our soldiers. There was not a dry eye at the park that day.

This may be the most impressive parking spot I have ever seen.

The US Army Reserves 6th JAG Legal Operations Detachment has opened a legal assistance office on the Yakima Training Center The third Saturday of every month they will offer no-cost legal assistance to active duty, reserve, retired service members (with I...

The national unemployment rate spiked following the 2008 financial crash, and it has remained stubbornly high ever since. Unfortunately, it has been even worse for returning American servicemembers. Today, though, Wal-Mart announced a plan to hire 100,000 veterans over the next five years.

A Christmas tree has been donated to The Veteran Memorial at Sgt Hubbard Park in honor of our Men and Woman who have served, past and present!

Before Sunday's Seahawks game versus the Jets, the crowd at CenturyLink Field took part in the 'Salute to Veterans.' I was lucky enough to be present for all of the pregame ceremonies which included the flipping over of 52,200 colored cards to display the message "Thank You Veterans." It sent chills down my back, but it got even better...

FREE CAR WASH for Veterans and Military Personnel on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Splash Express Car Wash

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1787 – Delaware becomes the first state to ratify the United States Constitution (More info) 1941 – In an early-morning sneak attack, Japanese warplanes bomb the US naval base at Oahu Island’s Pearl Harbor, causing the United States to enter World War II (More info)