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Advocates, lawmakers propose increased cigarette tax

By Andrew Rice | The Center Square
Updated Mar 8, 2026

(The Center Square) - Anti-tobacco advocates and state officials across the country are proposing an increased tax on cigarette packs.

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Health risks of nicotine subject of teen vape talk

By Neita Cecil, Columbia Gorge News
Updated Jan 27, 2026

THE DALLES — Parents may learn their kid is vaping and think, “At least they’re not smoking.” But the nicotine itself is a serious health risk…

No Smoking and No Vaping sign with blurred children playing at outdoor playground at park.

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Updated Jan 26, 2026

Vapes, or e-cigarettes, include a wide variety of products aimed at youth. Studies show more youth vape than adults. Adobe Stock image

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YouthThink lecture focuses on vaping

By Neita Cecil Columbia Gorge News
Updated Jan 27, 2026

THE DALLES — Picture an unfinished house with no roof on it yet. Next door is a sturdy, finished house. Now imagine a powerful storm comes through. Which house will fare better?

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Grass Valley park tobacco-free

By Martha McInnes North Central Public Health District
Updated Nov 19, 2024

GRASS VALLEY — Grass Valley has adopted a smoke/vape-free parks policy, and four new signs promoting the policy — and offering free cessation …

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El parque municipal de Grass Valley se convierte en un lugar libre de tabaco y vaporizadores

Martha McInnes, Directora del Distrito de Salud del Norte Central
Updated Nov 17, 2024

Grass Valley ha adoptado una política de parques libres de humo y vaporizador, y pronto se exhibirán en todo el parque cuatro nuevos carteles …

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Wasco City Parks go tobacco, vape-free

Jul 30, 2024

THE DALLES — The Wasco City Council unanimously passed a policy in late May making Wasco City Park (the Old City Park) and Depot Park (Wasco D…

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Wasco City Parks go tobacco/vape-free

Shellie Campbell, director North Central Public Health District
Updated Jul 28, 2024

North Central Public Health District extends its appreciation to the city of Wasco in Sherman County for approving a policy making its two cit…

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New Oregon retail sales law targets youth tobacco use

Updated Mar 22, 2022

Effective at the beginning of this year, retailers in Oregon must have a tobacco retail license to sell commercial tobacco products and Inhala…

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State responds to vaping crisis

Updated Aug 27, 2020

In response to the nationwide vaping injury crisis, the state of Oregon has launched media campaigns aimed at encouraging people who vape to quit and preventing others from starting.

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Advocates, lawmakers propose increased cigarette tax

Health risks of nicotine subject of teen vape talk

No Smoking and No Vaping sign with blurred children playing at outdoor playground at park.

YouthThink lecture focuses on vaping

Grass Valley park tobacco-free

El parque municipal de Grass Valley se convierte en un lugar libre de tabaco y vaporizadores

Wasco City Parks go tobacco, vape-free

Wasco City Parks go tobacco/vape-free

New Oregon retail sales law targets youth tobacco use

State responds to vaping crisis

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