Feds may crack down on states that legalized recreational marijuana
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer is suggesting the Trump administration may crack down on states that have legalized recreational marijuana.
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer is suggesting the Trump administration may crack down on states that have legalized recreational marijuana.
$60,000 cash, dozens of marijuana plants found at scene of Kitsap County murders
BREMERTON, Wash. -- Investigators say they found about $60,000 in cash and 33 mature marijuana plants at a Kitsap County property where three victims of a quadruple homicide were found in a burning home.The Kitsap Sun reports that court records say more than $50,000 was found in a safe under the master bedroom bed and $7,000 was found in a bank bag in a dresser.
BREMERTON, Wash. -- Investigators say they found about $60,000 in cash and 33 mature marijuana plants at a Kitsap County property where three victims of a quadruple homicide were found in a burning home.The Kitsap Sun reports that court records say more than $50,000 was found in a safe under the master bedroom bed and $7,000 was found in a bank bag in a dresser.
Oregon bill would make it illegal to fire workers for using marijuana off the clock
SALEM, Ore. -- A bill proposed in the Oregon legislature would prevent employers from firing workers for using marijuana while off the clock.SB 301 would amend the current law, which allows lawful tobacco use, to provide the same protections for legal marijuana use.Except in the case of:
SALEM, Ore. -- A bill proposed in the Oregon legislature would prevent employers from firing workers for using marijuana while off the clock.SB 301 would amend the current law, which allows lawful tobacco use, to provide the same protections for legal marijuana use.Except in the case of:
Burger King employees accused of selling marijuana to customers ordering 'fries extra crispy'
EPPING, N.H. — Two employees from a New Hampshire Burger King were arrested for allegedly selling pot to customers who said the code word "fries extra crispy" at the drive-thru window.Garrett Norris, 20, of Raymond, and Meagan Dearborn, 19, of Raymond, New Hampshire, were arrested after cops conducted an undercover operation on Jan. 21, The New Hampshire Union Leader reported.Police received multiple tips that drugs were being sold at the fast food restaurant.
EPPING, N.H. — Two employees from a New Hampshire Burger King were arrested for allegedly selling pot to customers who said the code word "fries extra crispy" at the drive-thru window.Garrett Norris, 20, of Raymond, and Meagan Dearborn, 19, of Raymond, New Hampshire, were arrested after cops conducted an undercover operation on Jan. 21, The New Hampshire Union Leader reported.Police received multiple tips that drugs were being sold at the fast food restaurant.
Do you know this pot? Several pounds of marijuana delivered to wrong address
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Police in Indiana are searching for the owner of several pounds of marijuana after the wrong recipient received it.Police say a resident contacted them after 5.5 pounds of weed was dropped off at the wrong address.If you or someone you know is the rightful owner of this weed, the Columbus police are asking that you bring your ID to the police station to claim it.
COLUMBUS, Ind. – Police in Indiana are searching for the owner of several pounds of marijuana after the wrong recipient received it.Police say a resident contacted them after 5.5 pounds of weed was dropped off at the wrong address.If you or someone you know is the rightful owner of this weed, the Columbus police are asking that you bring your ID to the police station to claim it.
Local families lobbying for a bill that would allow medical marijuana in Washington schools
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- More than 50 children in Washington are authorized in a database to receive medical marijuana for various illnesses.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- More than 50 children in Washington are authorized in a database to receive medical marijuana for various illnesses.
State lawmakers to consider allowing medical marijuana at public schools
SEATTLE -- Washington lawmakers this week will consider a bill that would allow parents to administer medical marijuana to their children on school grounds.The House Committee on Health Care & Wellness is scheduled to consider the bill Tuesday during a public hearing.
SEATTLE -- Washington lawmakers this week will consider a bill that would allow parents to administer medical marijuana to their children on school grounds.The House Committee on Health Care & Wellness is scheduled to consider the bill Tuesday during a public hearing.
Free marijuana will be handed out on Trump's Inauguration Day
The DC Cannabis Coalition says it will hand out 4,200 joints of marijuana for free on Inauguration Day.
The DC Cannabis Coalition says it will hand out 4,200 joints of marijuana for free on Inauguration Day.
Officer allows teen caught with marijuana to do 200 push-ups instead of jail time
ARLINGTON, Texas -- When you're given the choice between jail and doing push-ups, the decision is pretty obvious.One teen in Texas was given the opportunity after an Arlington police officer caught him smoking marijuana outside of a local movie theater, WFAA reports.Earlier this week, officer Eric Ball was working off-duty when someone told him a teenager was smoking marijuana.When officer Ball got outside, the teen finished the cigarette and threw it away.
ARLINGTON, Texas -- When you're given the choice between jail and doing push-ups, the decision is pretty obvious.One teen in Texas was given the opportunity after an Arlington police officer caught him smoking marijuana outside of a local movie theater, WFAA reports.Earlier this week, officer Eric Ball was working off-duty when someone told him a teenager was smoking marijuana.When officer Ball got outside, the teen finished the cigarette and threw it away.
Report: Oregon's strict pot rules hurting industry
A new report argues that Oregon's strict rules around pesticide testing are hurting the state's fledgling recreational marijuana industry.
A new report argues that Oregon's strict rules around pesticide testing are hurting the state's fledgling recreational marijuana industry.
Man who killed Tacoma officer cited in 2015 marijuana dispensary assault
TACOMA, Wash. - The man who killed Tacoma police officer Reginald "Jake" Guitierrez on Wednesday night was punished last year for an assault at a Tacoma marijuana dispensary.Charging documents show Bruce Randell Johnson II was cited for fourth-degree assault and unlawful display of a weapon after a fight with staff at the dispensary.
TACOMA, Wash. - The man who killed Tacoma police officer Reginald "Jake" Guitierrez on Wednesday night was punished last year for an assault at a Tacoma marijuana dispensary.Charging documents show Bruce Randell Johnson II was cited for fourth-degree assault and unlawful display of a weapon after a fight with staff at the dispensary.
Pot sales surge in Washington state surpass $200 million
Sales of marijuana products in Washington state have for the first time surpassed $200 million in a quarter.
Sales of marijuana products in Washington state have for the first time surpassed $200 million in a quarter.
Recreational marijuana nearly ready for sale in Alaska
Stores in Alaska are nearly ready to sell marijuana. This comes nearly two years after voters approved recreational pot use for adults.
Stores in Alaska are nearly ready to sell marijuana. This comes nearly two years after voters approved recreational pot use for adults.
Washington marijuana trimmers use tiny scissors but eye big careers
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Washington's marijuana business has created a legal occupation for bud trimmers that offers career opportunities.The Columbian reports that bud trimmers make between $12 and $15 an hour.The job requires using small scissors to trim away leaves and other things from marijuana buds.
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — Washington's marijuana business has created a legal occupation for bud trimmers that offers career opportunities.The Columbian reports that bud trimmers make between $12 and $15 an hour.The job requires using small scissors to trim away leaves and other things from marijuana buds.
Alaskan TV reporter curses, quits on-air to focus on pot (VIDEO)
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Viewers of the KTVA-TV 10:00pm news on Sunday got quite a surprise when reporter Charlo Greene not only outed herself as the owner of a medical marijuana business, but also promptly quit on the air.WATCH: ALASKA REPORTER WHO SAID ‘F*** IT, I QUIT,’ FOR WEED BIZ FURTHER EXPLAINS HER REASONINGGreene did a story on the Alaska Cannabis Club, without revealing her connection to it.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Viewers of the KTVA-TV 10:00pm news on Sunday got quite a surprise when reporter Charlo Greene not only outed herself as the owner of a medical marijuana business, but also promptly quit on the air.WATCH: ALASKA REPORTER WHO SAID ‘F*** IT, I QUIT,’ FOR WEED BIZ FURTHER EXPLAINS HER REASONINGGreene did a story on the Alaska Cannabis Club, without revealing her connection to it.