Discarded Cigarettes Blamed For Yakima Duplex Fire
Investigators say the fire was started by "discarded cigarettes."
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Still Smoking Yakima? It’s Time to Kick The Habit
The 2022 “State of Tobacco Control” reveals that the country has made substantial progress in advancing tobacco control policies
Average Smoker in Washington Spends Over $2.5 Million in Lifetime
If you smoke a pack of cigarettes a day and live in Washington State, you can expect your habit to cost you over $56,000 dollars a year when all is factored in!
Todd’s Take: Is It That Hard to Throw Away Your Butts Properly?
In a moment of frustration, I posted a rant on my personal Facebook page last night regarding those who indiscriminately toss cigarette butts.
It Costs Nearly $40,000 Per Year to Smoke in Washington
The folks at WalletHub calculated the potential monetary losses brought on by smoking and discovered the annual cost to smokers in Washington State.
The Smoking Age Limit for Washington State Is Going to Be 21
Washington state has a reputation for being tough on the public nuisance of smoking.
Smoke 'Em If... Yer 21?
Proposed legislation in Olympia that would raise the legal smoking age to 21 in Washington is gaining public support, according to a new poll of 500 voters.
What Are Your New Years Resolutions? [POLL]
In my life I have had a ton of resolutions and I have stuck with about half every time. This year I am stepping it up and finishing.... most of them.
CVS No Longer Selling Cigarettes and Tobacco Starting October 1
A major company is taking a significant stand against smoking and the move is being applauded by the president.
Oregon Bans Smoking with Kids in the Car – Should Washington State Pass This Law, Too? [POLL]
Just today I learned that Oregon is making it illegal to smoke in the car if you have children in there, too. If you're caught, it's a $250 fine. This got me thinking - should Washington State pass this law as well? Take the poll!
Should smoking and driving with kids in the car be illegalvia SeattleTimes
Should Smoking Be Banned In Yakima Parks? [POLL]
This past week at the Yakima City Council meeting, Sara Bristol brought up the idea of banning smoking in city parks. It's an interesting proposition and one I think most families would agree with. Other cities around the country have enacted similar bans. So as we wait for this issue to come back to the city council, what do you think?
Santa Can't Smoke
Surely everyone has heard or even recited the 189 year-old poem originally written by Clement C. Moore, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas."
It seems though that even Jolly Old St. Nicholas himself isn't impervious to political correctness.