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WSP releases fireworks safety guidelines, discharge times for Whatcom County cities

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BELLINGHAM, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol is out with their annual reminders about setting off fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.

They are reminding folks to only buy fireworks from legally state-licensed retailers.

All fireworks should be set off outside and away from buildings, and a water supply must be available nearby.

Fireworks are illegal to set off without a permit in the City of Bellingham.

Other parts of Whatcom County allow fireworks use on the following dates and times:

A full list of the of firework discharge times for cities around the county can be found here.

See the range of activity that overtook Whatcom County during the 51st Ski to Sea race.

The team overtook Marr's Heating in the cyclocross leg, winning by just 30 seconds.

Sea Kayaker Ian Sawyer of Pacific North Sports finishes first in Ski to Sea 2026 with Esteban Juranovics of Marr's coming in nearly 30 seconds after.

It completes the full reopening of the 350-acre park following two flood-related closures.

There will also be several events in Bellingham and Ferndale on Monday.