Letter | North Bend needs to talk about fireworks

Published 8:30 am Friday, May 27, 2016

Fourth of July is fast approaching. Last year, one of the driest summers ever recorded in this area, neighbors set off their own professional-grade firework display for three hours. North Bend is one of the last towns in King County that has not banned the use of fireworks by amateurs on the Fourth of July. Virtually all towns throughout the U.S. have recognized the danger inherent in the unregulated use of fireworks.

In addition to the danger to property and people, these private fireworks displays terrorize animals and disturb the peace and serenity of many citizens.

We attended a Public Health and Safety meeting in North Bend in early April where we discovered that fireworks is not on the committee’s agenda. The means for change is through a vote of the City Council members.

Legally, nothing can be changed this year; however, we are taking comments and/or suggestions from residents of North Bend who may have a similar experience to ours.

We will take comments to the City Council to begin addressing the ban of fireworks in the private sector. You can reach us at northbendfireworks@gmail.com.

Michele and Bill Feikema

North Bend