PORTLAND, Ore. — As New Year’s Eve celebrations get underway, the city of Portland is reminding residents that this is the first year it has implemented a tool allowing people to report fireworks usage.
Fireworks are illegal within Portland city limits and have been since 2022.
“You could talk to any passionate pet owner, you could talk to a veteran with PTSD and they’ll tell you. New Year’s Eve is a tough night,” said Rick Graves, public information officer for Portland Fire and Rescue…