Know the local law before setting off fireworks

Most cities in the Columbia Basin allow small, non-explosive fireworks like sparklers, but it’s a good idea to check the local regulations anyway.
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by JOEL MARTIN
Staff Writer | June 23, 2025 1:00 AM

MOSES LAKE — The calendar is counting down to Independence Day, and fireworks stands are offering combustible fun all over the Basin. Before you start lighting fuses, however, make sure you know the local laws.

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