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The Hawaii Fire Department announces that permits for firecrackers will be available for purchase beginning today at the following vendor locations for the upcoming New Year’s celebration.

One of the state’s largest fireworks retailers, Pacific Fireworks, announced it will not open any locations on any island ...

The measure allows residents to purchase novelty fireworks, excluding firecrackers, without needing a permit. Ground-based fireworks such as sparklers and fountains have been banned since 2014.

As New Year's Eve approaches, officials are reminding residents that firework laws in Hawaii come with strict rules and laws ...