4th of July

Firework season is currently underway in Oregon. The annual 14-day legal firework purchasing period kicked off on June 23 ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.

This Fourth of July was Eugene’s first with a new ban on fireworks, but the rule was not fully enforced.

People with illegal fireworks have two opportunities to turn them in without getting cited by authorities.

Creswell’s mayor has stepped down. In a letter, Amy Knudsen didn’t give a reason, though her resignation follows citations issued against several…

As the 4th of July nears, local humane societies are asking pet owners to pay extra attention to pet safety. Fireworks and other explosions can scare…

Eugene and Springfield police are offering two amnesty days to turn in illegal fireworks without being cited. In Oregon, illegal fireworks include ones…

Deschutes County has banned all use of fireworks through July 9th, effective immediately, due to the exceptionally dry and hot conditions Oregon is…

American’s love of fireworks has many emergency response agencies worried over the increased risk of wildfires this holiday weekend.Eric Wise is a…

As Fourth of July approaches, animal control services and shelters remind pet owners to take precautions to preserve their pet’s safety during firework…

Oregon fire authorities are urging the public to observe firework safety rules this Fourth of July weekend. With large-scale gatherings and celebrations…

The Eugene Pro Rodeo begins its 28th anniversary tonight with a four-day competition at the Eugene Horse Center. The theme, “Tough Enough to Wear Pink,”…

With 4th of July celebrations just around the corner, people should be aware of how their pets might react to fireworks. Every year, pets run away from…