Older Americans turn to marijuana for better sleep and pain relief: Here's what to know
Nearly one-quarter of adults over 50 have used cannabis in the past year, a poll found.
Nearly one-quarter of adults over 50 have used cannabis in the past year, a poll found.
Suspects smash into Kenmore, WA cannabis shop
Several suspects are caught on camera smashing into a Kenmore pot shop.
Several suspects are caught on camera smashing into a Kenmore pot shop.
Caught on camera: Tacoma foot chase ends in armed dispensary burglar arrest
Footage from body-worn police cameras show Tacoma authorities capturing an armed suspect linked to a series of cannabis dispensary burglaries last month.
Footage from body-worn police cameras show Tacoma authorities capturing an armed suspect linked to a series of cannabis dispensary burglaries last month.
Caught on bodycam: Tacoma police nab armed burglary suspect
Footage from body worn cameras show serial cannabis store burglary suspect running away after a chase from police. He was apprehended near an apartment complex with the help of coordinated efforts of officers and K9 Odin. As for the original car chase, Tacoma Police said, “The suspects led officers on a high-speed pursuit into King County, with speeds ranging from 60 to 100 miles per hour. Considering the seriousness of the crime, the suspects' involvement in a series of burglaries, and the time of day with minimal traffic, officers initiated the pursuit.”
Footage from body worn cameras show serial cannabis store burglary suspect running away after a chase from police. He was apprehended near an apartment complex with the help of coordinated efforts of officers and K9 Odin. As for the original car chase, Tacoma Police said, “The suspects led officers on a high-speed pursuit into King County, with speeds ranging from 60 to 100 miles per hour. Considering the seriousness of the crime, the suspects' involvement in a series of burglaries, and the time of day with minimal traffic, officers initiated the pursuit.”
Marijuana laws by state ahead of the 2024 presidential election
While marijuana remains illegal under federal law, dozens of U.S. states have legalized its use for adults. Here are the current laws depending on where you live.
While marijuana remains illegal under federal law, dozens of U.S. states have legalized its use for adults. Here are the current laws depending on where you live.
Majority of Americans believe marijuana is less harmful than other substances, Gallup poll says
Gallup released a new poll that shows a majority of people think marijuana causes less harm than substances like alcohol, cigarettes, and chewing tobacco.
Gallup released a new poll that shows a majority of people think marijuana causes less harm than substances like alcohol, cigarettes, and chewing tobacco.
Americans' perceptions of the harmfulness of marijuana have worsened, Gallup poll finds
While individuals' views on the effects of marijuana use are different, a recent survey reveals more people believe it can have a negative impact on users.
While individuals' views on the effects of marijuana use are different, a recent survey reveals more people believe it can have a negative impact on users.
Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome: Marijuana-linked condition on the rise
As marijuana use becomes more prevalent, a severe illness linked to frequent cannabis use is also on the rise.
As marijuana use becomes more prevalent, a severe illness linked to frequent cannabis use is also on the rise.
Detectives searching for man who shot employee outside popular Tacoma pot shop
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is asking for your help to find a man who was caught on camera shooting an employee outside a popular cannabis shop in the Tacoma area.
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is asking for your help to find a man who was caught on camera shooting an employee outside a popular cannabis shop in the Tacoma area.
Daily marijuana use surpasses daily drinking in US, study finds
For the first time, more Americans use marijuana daily or nearly every day than those who drink alcohol that frequently, a shift 40 years in the making as recreational pot use has become mainstream and legal in nearly half of U.S. states.
For the first time, more Americans use marijuana daily or nearly every day than those who drink alcohol that frequently, a shift 40 years in the making as recreational pot use has become mainstream and legal in nearly half of U.S. states.
Daily marijuana use outnumbers daily drinking in the US: study
Millions of people in the U.S. report using marijuana daily or nearly every day, and those people now outnumber those who say they drink alcohol daily or nearly-daily.
Millions of people in the U.S. report using marijuana daily or nearly every day, and those people now outnumber those who say they drink alcohol daily or nearly-daily.
Justice Department proposes rolling back on marijuana
Marijuana is one step closer to being classified as a less-dangerous drug through a proposal from the Department of Justice.
Marijuana is one step closer to being classified as a less-dangerous drug through a proposal from the Department of Justice.
Marijuana will be rescheduled as less dangerous drug: Sources
The move would recognize the medical use of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
The move would recognize the medical use of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
Marijuana: How its reclassification by the DEA could impact Americans
With U.S. drug regulators proposing to move marijuana into a different category of drugs under federal law, here's what it could mean for Americans, especially for businesses that deal with the substance.
With U.S. drug regulators proposing to move marijuana into a different category of drugs under federal law, here's what it could mean for Americans, especially for businesses that deal with the substance.
U.S. to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug in historic policy shift
The DEA’s proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
The DEA’s proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
With 4/20 celebrations comes growing cry for Washington to stand up to pot shop burglaries
This year, 4/20 comes as Washington cannabis-industry leaders say crimes against their business are out of control.
This year, 4/20 comes as Washington cannabis-industry leaders say crimes against their business are out of control.
WA cannabis businesses plead for protections from robberies
This year, 4/20 comes as Washington cannabis-industry leaders say crimes against their business are out of control.
This year, 4/20 comes as Washington cannabis-industry leaders say crimes against their business are out of control.
4/20 deals and events in Seattle
Apart from the countless discounts being handed out at dispensaries across the city, there are many other 4/20 deals to take advantage of in the Seattle area this weekend.
Apart from the countless discounts being handed out at dispensaries across the city, there are many other 4/20 deals to take advantage of in the Seattle area this weekend.
Teen use of delta-8, an unregulated marijuana alternative, is rising
Delta-8 and other similar THC-type products sold over the counter in gas stations and smoke shops are not regulated and have not been evaluated for safety.
Delta-8 and other similar THC-type products sold over the counter in gas stations and smoke shops are not regulated and have not been evaluated for safety.
Frequent marijuana use linked to increase in heart attack and stroke risk
Researchers in a new study explain that cannabis use, whether smoked, vaped, or ingested, can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Researchers in a new study explain that cannabis use, whether smoked, vaped, or ingested, can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke.