Medical Lake faces a tough decision on fireworks

The debate over fireworks took center stage in Medical Lake last week

The City Council had varying concerns regarding the use of M-80s, which produce an incredibly loud bang without any real “fireworks” quality, and people coming in from outside of the city to light fireworks in restricted areas. Their concerns are valid, given the city’s policing situation and the unauthorized fireworks being brought in from people around the region. It raises the question of what Medical Lake should do, going into the future.

And, the solution lies with the city and its residents. There are really only two o...