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Published 11:06 pm Friday, June 29, 2007

In 2006, there were 1,001 fireworks-related accidents in Washington resulting in more than $9 million in property loss, according to the Washington state fire marshal.

Avoid injuries:

  • Talk with family members and guests about the fireworks laws for your area. Laws restricting or banning fireworks are listed on the Washington fireworks Web site at www.wsp.wa.gov/fireworks.

  • M80s, M100s or M1000s are illegal.

  • Fireworks sold on tribal lands are not subject to local and state laws and may not be legal in your community. Examples of fireworks legal to purchase and use on tribal lands, but not legal in Washington state, are bottle rockets, firecrackers and missiles.

  • Legal consequences may follow any injuries or damage caused by the irresponsible use of fireworks. Possible charges include malicious mischief, assault or gross misdemeanor. A gross misdemeanor can bring a fine of up to $5,000 and one year in prison.

    Art sale to help disabled adults

    An art sale to raise money for a nonprofit group that aids disabled adults will take place from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, 4514 84th St. SW, Mukilteo.

    The sale benefits Eagle Wings Disability Ministries, which offers parties for disabled adults to encourage them to get out of their homes and socialize.

    Seattle artist Didi Prentice has donated watercolor paintings for the exhibition and sale.

    Annual rodeo in Darrington

    The Darrington Rodeo is planned for 1 p.m. today and Sunday at the Darrington Rodeo Grounds. Event categories include bulls, broncos and calf-roping.

    Tickets are $9 for adults and $6 for seniors, military personnel, and children between 7 and 18. Kids younger than 7 get in free.

    The rodeo grounds are about three miles west of Darrington on Highway 530.

    Call us

    If you have an item for FYI, call Kristi O’Harran at 425-339-3451. If you have a news tip or an idea for a local story, call the city desk at 425-339-3428 or e-mail newstips@heraldnet.com.

    Other numbers to call:

    Delivery:

    Everett, 425-339-3200

    Sports:

    425-339-3470, after 4 p.m.

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