KENNEWICK, Wash. – As the Fourth of July approaches, residents in Central Washington need to be aware of local fireworks regulations to celebrate legally and safely.
In the Tri-Cities, Kennewick has prohibited Roman candles, ground and aerial spinners, and smoke devices. However, sparklers and fountains remain permitted. For more on Kennewick’s rules, click here.
Richland follows Kennewick’s rules but allows aerial spinners. For specifics on Richland’s rules, click here.
Meanwhile, Pasco permits ground spinners and smoke devices but not aerial spinners, aligning with Kennewick and Richland on other fireworks. For more on Pasco, click here.
Unincorporated Benton County has declared similar bans to fireworks banned in the Tri-Cities. For more information click here.
Franklin County has restricted all fireworks in unincorporated areas.
The City of Yakima has banned all fireworks, though some cities within Yakima County have exceptions. For more info, click here.
In Kittitas County, fireworks are allowed with similar standards but only on the Fourth of July until midnight. Ellensburg restricts fireworks to New Year’s, prohibiting them within city limits for Independence Day.
In Umatilla, Oregon, state laws are stricter. Fireworks must be purchased from an approved retailer, with wheels, sparklers, and smoke bombs being permitted.
For those looking to enjoy the holiday safely, attending a professional fireworks show remains the best option. Click here for a list of options in Eastern Washington.
