Flavored Tobacco Ban Sparks Countywide Debate | Portland News

Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

Oregon City’s mayor is rallying Clackamas County leaders to ban flavored tobacco and synthetic nicotine—arguing these products are hooking youth with their appeal. She’s eyeing a countywide crackdown, aiming to stop kids from crossing borders to access them, while also helping businesses pivot to safer alternatives. Local shop owners, though supportive of keeping minors away, fear revenue losses and fewer product options. The push blends public health urgency with economic reality, calling for unity across the county to protect young people without crushing small business survival. Listen in…