Council expands New Year's fireworks sales window, approves code changes
Oct 7, 2026
Council adopted Ordinance 23-26 (second reading) to allow retail fireworks sales Dec. 27–31 (noon–11 p.m.), adjust Independence Day sales to end July 5, and transfer permit administration to the community development director; the measure passed 5–2.
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The West Richland City Council approved Ordinance 23-26 on second reading Oct. 6, revising municipal fireworks rules to allow retail sales for New Year's from Dec. 27 through Dec. 31 (noon–11 p.m.), correcting the Independence Day sales period to end on July 5, and moving fireworks-permit administration from the finance director to the community development director.
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