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Is it good or bad to be one of the least expensive states to smoke? How does Idaho rank in costs of smoking?

There are some laws in Idaho that while they may make sense, it doesn't mean they don't need to be changed or dropped altogether.

Smoking isn't cheap, and in Idaho, you might be surprised to know how much people are spending to smoke every year.

As the prices rise, salaries do not, and adjustments may have to be made to get to work or around town to run errands.

Idaho lawmakers have rejected legislation raising the legal smoking age to 21.

Local stores like Walmart have already stated they're no longer selling flavored e-cigarettes, but now you won't be seeing them advertised while you're watching the news KTVB or the Bachelor anymore either.

If you’re having trouble kicking the tobacco and nicotine habit, local public health folks may be able to help.

The City Council said a proposal to widen the smoking ban at public places in Twin Falls needs more public input.

The argument is we need to spend a lot more of your tax dollars to repeat the warnings and hector people.

The city of Twin Falls will be asking the public to share their thoughts at several public meetings on a proposal to go smoke free.

An Idaho Senate panel has killed a bill that would have increased the legal age for buying tobacco products from 18 to 21.

This morning, I came across this story from Associated Press and assume it’s a movement gaining traction: St. Anthony, Idaho (AP) -- City officials in St. Anthony have decided to ban smoking and vaping at all public parks. The Rexburg Standard Journal reports that the St. Anthony City Council approved the proposal Thursday to take effect immediately.

Two of the most difficult habits for most people to shake are overeating and smoking. If you had to choose just one to get out of your life, which would you choose?

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) - The person who died as the result of an oxygen-fueled fire at the Fawnbrook Apartments in Twin Falls has been identified.

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A group has proposed a 2016 ballot initiative that would raise Idaho's cigarette tax and use the money to lower tuition at the state's public colleges and universities.

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

Currently in Idaho you can buy cigarettes at 18 years of age. That could change. New York is the first state to officially change the legal age of buying tobacco products. Recently the New York Times announced the legal age for buying tobacco, including cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, cigars and cigarillos will rise to 21, from 18, under a bill adopted by the City Council and which Mayor Michae

There's definitely going to be some great steak cooking this weekend. Do you think it's best to grill your steak or smoke it?  I suppose it's a matter of preference but I'd like to know which you like best. I've never quite been able to get that criss-cross sear with my smoker...

According to the campaign for Tobacco Free Kids. Idaho currently spends $880,000 a year on tobacco prevention and cessation programs, which is 5 percent of the $16.9 million recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

The Idaho Court of Appeals says a Boise high school student's rights were not violated when school officials decided to search his car for tobacco products. Joseph Voss Jr. was 18 and legally able to buy tobacco when an assistant principal suspected Voss was violating school rules barring cigarettes on campus...