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THE WASHINGTON NEWSPAPER December 2017

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Journal of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association

Marijuana ads required to carry cautions, warnings The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board issues rules and regulations on marijuana advertising and how retail outlets can promote themselves. In preparing advertising for marijuana shops, newspapers should heed the following: • Marijuana advertising can’t contain any statement, or illustration that is false or misleading or that promotes over consumption. • Advertising can’t say the use of marijuana has curative or therapeutic effects. • Objects, such as toys or cartoon characters that are especially appealing to children or other persons under

legal age are prohibited. It is against the law to design an ad that would be especially appealing to children or other persons under 21 years old. • Giveaways, coupons and distribution of branded merchandise are banned. • All advertising must contain the following warnings: “This product has intoxicating effects and may be habit forming.” “Marijuana can impair concentration, coordination, and judgment. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of this drug.” “There may be health risks associated with consumption of this product.” “For use only by

See MARIJUANA, Page 2

Save the date: Legislative Day in Olympia set for Feb. 8, 2018

Members of the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association and Allied Daily Newspapers will descend on the state capital on Feb. 8 for Legislative Day, which includes annual meetings with state officials, a reception at the Supreme Court and dinner with Gov. Jay Inslee at the Governor’s Mansion. The day begins at 10 a.m. with a legislative report from Rowland Thompson, the Executive Director for Allied Daily Newspapers. After a short break, presenta-

tions begin at 11 a.m. with state elected officials and legislative leaders that goes to 3 p.m. with a half hour break for lunch. Following the briefing, attendees move to the Temple of Justice for a reception with State Supreme Court justices and the day concludes with a dinner with Gov. Jay Inslee at the Governor’s Mansion. Details are still being finalized. Registration will open in the coming weeks at wnpa.com.

Elizabeth Widel, who started writing a column in the Omak Okanogan County Chronicle in the 1950s, passed away Oct. 24. She was the first recipient of WNPA’s Dixie Lee Bradley Award for her many contributions to the newspaper.

Okanogan’s long-time columnist Widel passes away at 100 years old By Dee Camp The Chronicle OMAK – Elizabeth B. Widel - longtime Chronicle employee, award-winning journalist, philanthropist and Omak resident - died Oct. 24 at age 100. She was one of the nation’s oldest working journalists, possibly the oldest. Widel began working for The Chronicle in August 1954 and had been writing her column, “Exploring the Okanogan,” since May 9, 1957. Her final column, No. 3,154, appeared in the Chronicle the week following her death.

“Elizabeth was a courageous woman who lived a long life filled with the beauty of Okanogan County and beyond,” said Chronicle Publisher Teresa Myers. “She will be missed.” “Elizabeth’s commitment to understanding her community and our place in the world was extraordinary,” said former Chronicle publisher Roger Harnack, now publisher of the Daily Sun News in Sunnyside. “Every day I learned something new from her. “Writing a column every week for 60-plus years is an achievement few journalists ever

See WIDEL, Page 4


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