As New Year's Eve approaches, experts are emphasizing the importance of firework safety for those planning to celebrate with pyrotechnics. Leanna Bitzer, owner of AR Fireworks, has been in the ...

The state Legislature is considering several measures to crack down on illegal fireworks. HPR’s Ashley Mizuo reports on the ...

GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE @STARADVERTISER.COM Illegal fireworks lit up Liliha and Kalihi on New Year’s Day. GEORGE F. LEE / GLEE @STARADVERTISER.COM Illegal fireworks lit up Liliha and Kalihi on New Year’s ...

The injuries have risen despite efforts to put out messages on fireworks safety. Ever year, county fire departments send out reminders about firecracker permits, hours of permitted use and safety ...

In the wake of the deadly New Year’s Eve incident, state lawmakers are moving to crack down on illegal fireworks.