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Here in Idaho, earlier today, The House Health and Welfare Committee approved a measure to bring Idaho up to that standard to match the federal smoking age. Most Idaho stores are already following the federal law and only selling smoking products to individuals over the age of 21.

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 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.

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.

Five years ago the city of Twin Falls passed a policy that banned smoking within 50 feet of playground equipment, picnic tables, shelters and bleachers.

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

It appears as if some smokers have been forced to either kick the habit or go broke, as a new study recently found that a massive tobacco tax increase may be responsible for the decline in smokers in this country, specifically among teens, the lower class and those who receive welfare.