CCT bans fireworks on reservation for 2026 season

The Colville Business Council has banned the sale, ignition and use of all fireworks within the boundaries of the Colville Indian Reservation for the 2026 season.

The council approved the ban May 7, acting on a recommendation from its Community Development Committee. The resolution says the action is intended “to protect Tribal lands and the safety of the Membership and reservation residents.”

The...