smoking

Washington state has a reputation for being tough on the public nuisance of smoking.

I frequent gas stations and convenient stores and often hear about the high prices of cigarettes. I wasn't shocked to learn that Washington state is one of the most expensive when it comes to the true cost of smoking.
How much?
On average, $1,954,162 per smoker in Washington State according to W…

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.

A major company is taking a significant stand against smoking and the move is being applauded by the president.

My wife has this older-than-old baby book from Better Homes and Gardens that originally came out in 1951. During this time, when cigarette ads were on TV and in your cartoons, smoking was just a part of daily life. When you're bringing life into this world, however, this baby book was your go-to boo…

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 illegal
via SeattleT…

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 b…

Smokers who have tried to quit in the past using patches, gum, voodoo witchdoctor magic and other addiction propaganda may just want to step outside for a run the next time they feel the need to smoke,.

Most ring in the new year with resolutions; the breaking of bad habits or trying to obtain new goals for a new you. Of course this can be difficult as they're usually broken within the first month. Here are a few common resolutions and places in Yakima that can help you along the to keep you st…

The brilliant ladies of MTV's 'Teen Mom' may have met their match in Charlie Wilcox.
Wilcox, a British mother who smoked 3,500 cigarettes while pregnant, claims all that nicotine was actually healthy for her newborn daughter because it made the girl's heart work harder since it re…