Yakama Tribe Sues Tobacco Maker for Using Their Name
An East Coast based company is selling a knock-off brand of cigarettes under the name "Yakama," and they're peddling them on East Coast Indian Reservations.
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Crouching ‘Tiger’ Cig Theft Suspect Still on Loose
Suspect really stretched things to ensure he was not seen by employees.
Cops Seeking Thief Satisfying Tobacco Fix
Police didn't mention which location, but they're seeking tips in locating the guy in the red shirt.
Police referred to him as "the red shirt" who allegedly stole a bunch of cigarettes from a Chevron location in Kennewick on August 20th...
Throw a Butt Out The Window and It Will Cost You $1,025
The Washington State Patrol is cracking down on irresponsible smokers who nonchalantly toss their cigarette butts out the window...the fine is STEEP $1,025
Gov. Inslee’s Budget Proposal Includes Capitol Gains Tax, Raising Cigarette Taxes
So much for his campaign promise to veto any new taxes. A long time ago, when Candidate Inslee was running for office, he said he thought the state budget could be balanced without tax increases. Governor Inslee has apparently come down with amnesia.
Store Worker Won’t Take Food Stamp Card To Pay For Cigarettes
A New Hampshire convenience store worker has quit her job, rather than continue to have to accept government EBT, or food stamp cards, that are used to pay for cigarettes.
Franklin County Judge Overrules State On Cigarette Tax
A Franklin County Judge has gone over the State of Washington, and agreed with several cigarette shop vendors who say a new tax on 'roll-your-own' products is in violation of state law.