Fireworks ban

What fireworks are legal, and where they are banned or restricted in western Oregon

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.

News Briefs

Eugene Springfield Fire to hold illegal fireworks amnesty turn-in days

People can turn in illegal fireworks without fear of fines.

A photo of some of the 245 pounds of illegal fireworks that were turned in during a pair of amnesty events in Eugene and Springfield.

Crime, Law & Justice

Illegal firework amnesty days to be held during Fourth of July week

Cailan Menius-Rash

The Eugene Police Department and Eugene Springfield Fire will hold an amnesty event to collect illegal fireworks on July 4 and 5.

A small firework set on the ground sprays yellow sparks

City of Eugene

Eugene Police offer chance to surrender illegal fireworks ahead of 4th of July

Chrissy Ewald

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

Politics & Government

Use and sale of fireworks banned in Bend

Melorie Begay

City councilors voted unanimously Wednesday to permanently ban the use and sale of fireworks in Bend.A temporary restriction is already in effect in…