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After July 4th safety report, Pullman council schedules public hearing on fireworks rules including WSU displays
Summary
Following a July 4 safety report that recorded no injuries but multiple complaints, council members debated limiting fireworks to July 4 and New Year’s and removing code provisions that permit Washington State University‑sanctioned displays. Council directed staff to prepare a redlined ordinance and schedule a public hearing.
City officials reported the July 4 celebration at Sunnyside Park proceeded without injuries but generated dozens of public fireworks complaints, prompting renewed council discussion about restricting fireworks beyond the holiday windows and curbing university‑sanctioned displays.
Fire Marshal Darren Jones told council that Pullman’s professional July 4 fireworks show and related incident plan went smoothly and that fire and police resources were deployed throughout the night. "I’m pleased to report there were no…
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