Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, Washington state law will apply the current 95% tobacco products tax rate to all nicotine containing products, including synthetic nicotine, vapes, e cigarettes, and nicotine pouches. The tax rate for Flavored vape products temporarily banned by Washington state board of health, to chants of 'shame' Local yakimaherald.com Oregon appeals court upholds Washington County's ordinance against flavored tobacco FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market WREG.com Oregon Supreme Court OKs Washington County's ban on flavored tobacco sales OPB Flavors Hook Kids Washington