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Washington has one of the top July 4 travel destinations in the nation, AAA reports
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A new report from AAA predicts that a record number of Americans will travel over the July 4 holiday, and it reveals that a city in Washington state is a top destination for domestic travelers.
The automobile association projects that 72.2 million people will travel 50 miles or more over the Independence Day period from June 28 to July 6. That’s 1.7 million more travelers compared to 2024 and 7 million more compared to 2019, according to the report.
The increase is bolstered by “strong demand” for car and plane trips during the holiday week, Stacey Barber, vice president of AAA Travel, said in the report. July 4 falling on a Friday is also a factor, as travelers can take advantage of the extended weekend, Barber said.
Here’s what to know.
Which Washington city ranks as a top July 4 travel destination?
According to AAA booking data, Seattle is one of the top 10 destinations in the U.S. for the Independence Day travel period, the report said.
Other top cities include:
- Orlando, Florida
- New York, New York
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Denver, Colorado
- Miami, Florida
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Atlanta, Georgia
“Cruises, beaches, and fireworks are the main motivators for travelers heading to these cities,” the report states. “Alaska cruises are in peak season, Florida and Hawaii are in high demand for their resorts and attractions, and New York and Boston host two of the most popular fireworks shows in the nation.”
In 2024, Seattle and King County welcomed a total of 40 million visitors, representing a 5.3% increase from 2023, according to Visit Seattle, a nonprofit tourism marketing organization. Visitor spending totaled $8.8 billion, according to the organization’s 2024 data.
What is the price of gas in Washington state?
The average price for a gallon of regular gas in Washington was $4.451 on June 26, according to AAA Fuel Prices. The national average was $3.22.
The state’s gas tax will increase by 6 cents per gallon on July 1, from 49.4 cents to 55.4 cents per gallon, the Washington State Standard reported.
What’s happening in Washington on July 4?
There are multiple ways to celebrate Independence Day in the Seattle area and throughout Washington, including fireworks displays, live music, parades, and ball games. Here’s a selection of events:
Bremerton
Port Orchard
Kingston
Seattle
Vancouver area
Spokane
Walla Walla
Read more about what’s happening in Kitsap here.
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‘Makes a total difference’: UDC students get free meals after last-minute gala cancellation
A nonfprofit that was forced to cancel its gala because of shutdown travel issues turned the setback into an opportunity to give to some D.C. college students in need.
Scholarship America had ordered 200 catered meals for its fall gala in D.C. But flight cancellations spurred by the government shutdown meant many who planned to attend couldn’t make it.
It was too late for the group to cancel its catering order. So organizers decided to donate those meals to students at the University of the District of Columbia. It seemed like a fitting move for a nonprofit whose mission is to help students in need.
“We’re really excited about where “Plan B” landed,” Scholarship America Chief Growth Officer Abigail Selden said. “They were so surprised. I think we made their day.”
News of the free meals traveled quickly.
“First thing I did? Put my shoes on. Ran right downstairs,” UDC student Braxton Collins said. “It makes a total difference.”
“I’m currently on food stamp benefits so it’s also helpful to know that people are thinking about us in that manner,” student Rahsheda Rhodes said.
Many students at UDC work, have kids or are caregivers. Receiving a meal at a time when every dollar counts can go a long way.
“You never know what people are going through at home. For someone – maybe you never know if they ate this morning or if they didn’t have the chance to eat this morning,” said student Martiaz Plummer.
“Just a small thing like food is giving them an assurance that they belong here and they are being taken care of,” said Bushra Ahmad Saeed, associate dean of the UDC Community College.
“When you throw away food, that’s bad energy in a sense. When you’re pushing that energy into the world, that’s wasteful energy. When you say, let’s turn this around – reinvent the wheel – pour into people so they can pour back into us? I think you can’t go wrong with that,” Collins said.
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Washington Lottery Powerball, Cash Pop results for Nov. 10, 2025
The Washington Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Nov. 10, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Nov. 10 drawing
06-28-44-48-58, Powerball: 23, Power Play: 2
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Winning Cash Pop numbers from Nov. 10 drawing
11
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Winning Pick 3 numbers from Nov. 10 drawing
6-7-5
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Winning Match 4 numbers from Nov. 10 drawing
03-05-06-24
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Winning Hit 5 numbers from Nov. 10 drawing
01-14-18-31-39
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Winning Keno numbers from Nov. 10 drawing
01-04-05-08-13-22-24-25-30-31-34-39-45-46-52-55-56-60-61-65
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Winning Lotto numbers from Nov. 10 drawing
09-18-19-38-40-49
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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from Nov. 10 drawing
26-39-43-47-66, Powerball: 19
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Washington Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Washington Lottery’s regional offices.
To claim by mail, complete a winner claim form and the information on the back of the ticket, making sure you have signed it, and mail it to:
Washington Lottery Headquarters
PO Box 43050
Olympia, WA 98504-3050
For in-person claims, visit a Washington Lottery regional office and bring a winning ticket, photo ID, Social Security card and a voided check (optional).
Olympia Headquarters
Everett Regional Office
Federal Way Office
Spokane Department of Imagination
Vancouver Office
Tri-Cities Regional Office
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Washington Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Washington Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 7:59 p.m. PT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 8 p.m. PT Tuesday and Friday.
- Cash Pop: 8 p.m. PT daily.
- Pick 3: 8 p.m. PT daily.
- Match 4: 8 p.m. PT daily.
- Hit 5: 8 p.m. PT daily.
- Daily Keno: 8 p.m. PT daily.
- Lotto: 8 p.m. PT Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 8:30 p.m. PT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Washington editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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Live updates: Detroit Lions at Washington Commanders
After a flat performance last week, the Lions travel to Washington to face a familiar foe on Sunday afternoon, taking on the Commanders in a rematch of last season’s NFL divisional playoff game.
Detroit looked rusty and undisciplined in its Week 9 loss to the Vikings, a stunning upset that now has the team at 1-2 in the NFC North. Sitting at 5-3 in a division where all four teams are at .500 or better, the margin for error for the Lions has become even slimmer as the season goes past its halfway mark.
The loss was followed by a quiet trade deadline for the team, as there weren’t many options available to help bolster an offensive line that suffered a rash of injuries during the Vikings game.
Injuries have also derailed the Commanders’ season, with quarterback Jayden Daniels being in and out of the lineup this season as Washington comes into this game at 3-6 after losing four consecutive games. Daniels will miss this rematch after suffering an arm injury in last week’s loss against the Seahawks.
Follow along here for live updates from Detroit News contributor Kameron Goodwill.
Lions at Commanders
▶ Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. Sunday, Northwest Stadium, Landover, Maryland
▶ TV/radio: FOX/97.1 FM
▶ Records: Lions are 5-3; Commanders are 3-6
▶ Line: Lions by 8½
▶ Series: Washington leads, 32-16, including postseason (Last meeting: Jan. 18, 2025 — Commanders 45, (at) Lions 31, NFC divisional playoff round)
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