Phillip Kezele walks with his hands full of fireworks at the fireworks mall at the Muckleshoot Reservation last week. At about $170, Kezele said that he spent more than he wanted to on fireworks this year. (Daniel Kim / The Seattle Times)
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Phillip Kezele walks hands full with fireworks at the fireworks mall at the Muckleshoot Reservation on June 30, 2022. Spending about $170, Kezele said that he spent more than he wanted to on fireworks this year.

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