Fireworks in Alaska: Know the rules before New Year’s Eve

Alaskans are getting ready to ring in the New Year, and the Valley is one of the few places in the state where people can set off their own fireworks without breaking the law.
A steady stream of customers stopped by the Houston firework stands on Friday.
Gorilla Fireworks manager Sam Parsons says this is their busiest time of year and people are spending big bucks on their own personal firework shows.
“You can feel it building, more and more customers start coming, and everyone starts gett