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Vaping
First case of vaping-related lung illness reported in Clark County
A woman in her 40s was hospitalized for a “lung injury” after she reportedly vaped products containing nicotine and THC.
Health
Washington bans vapor products containing Vitamin E acetate
The ban comes after new information released by the CDC. The substance is used as an additive.
Local News
Court blocks Oregon's flavored THC oil vape ban
A ban on flavored nicotine products has been on hold for almost a month.
Vaping
State shuts down illegal vape oil operation near Dexter
Oregon State Police searched a makeshift outdoor operation last week near Dexter, where they found about 216 pounds of marijuana extracts, two oil extraction machine
Vaping
Oregon's flavored vape ban is in effect: are shops following the rules?
Oregon's six-month ban on all flavored vape products began on Tuesday, Oct. 15 but those in charge of enforcing the ban admit it will be a challenge to do so.
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Oregon ban on flavored vaping products begins today
It covers both flavored nicotine and THC vape products, and people have been stocking up.
Local News
Oregon's ban on flavored vaping products ban goes into effect Oct. 15
The temporary ban will go into effect Tuesday, October 15, and continue until April 11, 2020.
Local News
Vape shop owners feeling impact of Washington's statewide ban
Washington's ban on flavored vaping products is in effect.
Vaping
How to quit vaping with the help of Washington's free app
Those who use programs similar to the app are six times more likely to successfully quit than those doing it on their own.
Vaping
What happens to businesses during the vaping ban?
What happens to the retailers who sell e-cigarettes during emergency bands due to lung-related illnesses?
Vaping
Six-month ban on sale of vaping products among policy options health officials send to Gov. Brown
Health officials have reported five cases in Oregon connected with a vaping-related illness. Two of those five people have died.
Vaping
Local school helps parents identify vaping products
Poster made by Tualatin High School administrator shows how closely vaping products resemble school supplies
Local News
Gov. Inslee calls for statewide ban of flavored vaping products in Washington
There are currently seven cases of lung illnesses associated with vaping in Washington state, with the most recent case reported in Pierce County.
Local News
Second vaping-related death confirmed in Oregon; health officials issue public warning
The Oregon Health Authority is urging people to stop vaping immediately.
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