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Originally published Friday, July 3, 2009 at 12:00 AM

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What's open, closed this holiday weekend

The Fourth of July falls on Saturday this year, but some community and government agencies will recognize the holiday today. Here's a list of what is open and what is closed today and Saturday.

The Fourth of July falls on Saturday this year, but some community and government agencies will recognize the holiday today. Here's a list of what is open and what is closed today and Saturday:

Banks: Open today and closed Saturday, though some grocery-store branches may be open limited hours.

Government Offices: King County offices are recognizing July 3 as a holiday and will be closed both today and Saturday. In addition, most King County buildings and services will be closed Monday, for one of the 10 furlough days being taken this year. Metro transit will operate Monday and the King County Courthouse will also be open. All city of Seattle offices are closed today.

Garbage collection: Will proceed as usual today and Saturday.

Shopping malls: Most malls are open regular hours today and will close slightly early Saturday. Bellevue Square will be open Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Westlake Center and Alderwood, Northgate and Tacoma malls will be open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Ferries: Depending on the route, some ferry schedules have been modified to accommodate expected holiday traffic. The Seattle-Bainbridge Island run will operate on a Saturday schedule today and Saturday, while the Edmonds-Kingston ferry will sail a holiday schedule today and return the next day to normal Saturday service.

There will be no passenger service between Seattle and Vashon today, but the Seattle-Bremerton route will operate on a normal schedule all weekend. For more detailed holiday information on all Washington State Ferry routes, please visit http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/, then click on the State Patrol item in the "News" box at the upper right. Scroll down for weekend ferry information.

Metro Transit: Buses and Access Transportation will operate on Sunday schedules today, as will the King County Water Taxi. Metro will operate its regular Saturday bus service on Saturday. For more information, please visit http://metro.kingcounty.gov/up/holidays/h-07-4thjuly.html.

Community Transit: Community Transit and Dial-a-Ride transportation will run on Sunday schedules today. Buses will operate on their regular Saturday schedules on Saturday. There is no commuter service today.

Postal Service: All post offices will be open today, although many will close at noon to observe the holiday. Regular mail delivery will be unaffected by the change in hours. All post office locations will be closed Saturday and reopen Monday. Only Sunday/Holiday Express mail will be delivered on the Fourth of July.

Department of Licensing: Department of Licensing offices will be closed today and Saturday.

Liquor Stores: Washington State liquor stores will be open normal business hours today and from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday.

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