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[Washington] Bellingham police: Man points gun at pregnant woman for smoking cigarette

the man shouted something to the effect of, "Who the heck smokes when they're pregnant?" The woman answered, "I do." They "exchanged words" for a bit, then the man pulled out a handgun and pointed it at her
Bellingham (WA) Herald
added Sep 14, 2012 06:42
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[Washington] Tobacco Tax Case Against Tribes Running on Fumes

Native American tribes in Washington have monopolistic control over cigarette taxes, smoke shop owners and customers argued in a 9th Circuit hearing. The Puyallup and Colville Tribes have an agreement with the state allowing the tribes to collect ta
Courthouse News
added Aug 11, 2012 15:25
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[Washington] EDITORIAL: State wise to restore tobacco quit line ($$)

Helping people quit smoking benefits the public financially.
Walla Walla (WA) Union-Bulletin
added Aug 4, 2012 15:40
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[Washington] Letter: Enforce no-smoking laws

I was a little disappointed that you gave Jasmine Pursley her 15 minutes of fame by publishing her picture with the front-page July 25 story "Smokers continue to light up in city's parks despite ban." My take on the photo is that the smoker has an arroga
Vancouver (WA) Columbian
added Aug 3, 2012 18:38
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[Washington] Phone line for smokers who want to quit is back in business

Washington state restored funding for its toll-free tobacco quit line this week, a year after state budget cuts stopped the program.
Seattle (WA) Times
added Aug 2, 2012 07:30
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WASHINGTON: Tobacco Quitline back up and helping

Washington State's Tobacco Quitline is back, thanks to new funding from the Legislature and a grant from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Tacoma (WA) News Tribune
added Aug 2, 2012 06:34
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[Washington] State resumes its tobacco quit line

The toll-free line, which serves people without insurance, was shut down because of budget cuts.
Everett (WA) Herald
added Aug 2, 2012 06:30
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[Washington] Longview council expands smoking ban to library, community garden

After seeing the results of a recent community survey, the City Council on Thursday unanimously decided to include the Longview Library grounds and the Longview Community Garden in the tobacco ban. However, it balked at Councilman Mike Wallin's suggestio
Longview (WA) Daily News
added Jul 29, 2012 17:52
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[Washington] Sheriff's Office Busts Tobacco Depot Confiscates "Spice," Crack Pipes, Brass Knuckles

An eight-month investigation culminated in the seizure of drugs, drug paraphernalia and illegal weapons.
Patch.org
added Jul 28, 2012 08:51
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[Washington] In Our View: Still Deadly, Still Illegal

Six months later, Vancouver's ban on smoking in parks still makes sense
Vancouver (WA) Columbian
added Jul 26, 2012 12:38
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