Mayor Harrell introduces bills to improve equity in cannabis industry
A new proposal by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell aims at making the cannabis industry an even playing field for minorities.
A new proposal by Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell aims at making the cannabis industry an even playing field for minorities.
Senate bill would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer became the first majority leader in history to endorse cannabis legalization at the federal level.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer became the first majority leader in history to endorse cannabis legalization at the federal level.
Study: Four-year college students drink more alcohol; two-year students use pot more
More research is needed to understand why, but “perceptions of peer use” could be a contributing factor, researchers said.
More research is needed to understand why, but “perceptions of peer use” could be a contributing factor, researchers said.
King County Council approves creation of Cannabis Safety Task Force
King County Council members approved the creation of a Cannabis Safety Task Force on Tuesday.
King County Council members approved the creation of a Cannabis Safety Task Force on Tuesday.
Bill establishing 'Cannabis Safety Task Force' heads to King County Council
King County’s safety committee passed legislation Tuesday bringing a Cannabis Safety Task Force closer to fruition.
King County’s safety committee passed legislation Tuesday bringing a Cannabis Safety Task Force closer to fruition.
500 pounds of weed scattered across Missouri highway after crash on 4/20
Dozens of packages of weed were scattered across several lanes of highway.
Dozens of packages of weed were scattered across several lanes of highway.
Pot shop robberies, deaths in Washington fuel calls for US banking bill
A surge in robberies at licensed cannabis shops in the state of Washington — including a pistol-whipping, gunshots and killings — is helping fuel a renewed push for federal banking reforms that would make the cash-dependent stores a less appealing target.
A surge in robberies at licensed cannabis shops in the state of Washington — including a pistol-whipping, gunshots and killings — is helping fuel a renewed push for federal banking reforms that would make the cash-dependent stores a less appealing target.
What is 420 Day and where did it originate? Your questions answered
Many believe the origins of the 420 holiday began in 1970s California.
Many believe the origins of the 420 holiday began in 1970s California.
5 arrested after Arlington pot shop robbery, pursuit
Police are investigating after a robbery at an Arlington marijuana dispensary Thursday night that ended with a pursuit and five suspects arrested.
Police are investigating after a robbery at an Arlington marijuana dispensary Thursday night that ended with a pursuit and five suspects arrested.
House passes bill to legalize marijuana at federal level, called MORE Act — what's next
The MORE Act, which faces strong headwinds in the Senate, would legalize marijuana nationwide, provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses, and more.
The MORE Act, which faces strong headwinds in the Senate, would legalize marijuana nationwide, provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses, and more.
2 suspects in deadly Bellevue pot shop robbery scheduled to appear in court
The two suspects in a deadly Bellevue pot shop robbery from earlier this month are scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
The two suspects in a deadly Bellevue pot shop robbery from earlier this month are scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
State Liquor and Cannabis Board to discuss safety at local pot shops
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board will be holding a roundtable Tuesday morning to discuss the safety concerns at marijuana retailers.
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board will be holding a roundtable Tuesday morning to discuss the safety concerns at marijuana retailers.
Senate unanimously passes marijuana research bill
Members of the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill that would cut through the red tape to more easily allow medical and scientific research into marijuana.
Members of the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill that would cut through the red tape to more easily allow medical and scientific research into marijuana.
Marijuana industry is a cash cow for Washington, yet many local stores struggle to stay afloat
Whether you are a pot smoker or not, all the money it generates, and we mean tons of money, impacts us all.
Whether you are a pot smoker or not, all the money it generates, and we mean tons of money, impacts us all.
Marijuana smokers may be more impaired while driving than they think, study suggests
Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.
Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.
World’s largest pot brownie unveiled ahead of National Brownie Day
The brownie is made with flour, butter, eggs, sugar and 20,000 mg of THC.
The brownie is made with flour, butter, eggs, sugar and 20,000 mg of THC.
Officials destroy $3 million worth of pot on Eastern Washington farms
About 13,000 pounds of marijuana valued at around $3 million was destroyed this week outside of three adjoining Touchet, Washington, cannabis farms accused of growing more than allowed by state law.
About 13,000 pounds of marijuana valued at around $3 million was destroyed this week outside of three adjoining Touchet, Washington, cannabis farms accused of growing more than allowed by state law.
$10M cash, 500K marijuana plants seized in Bay Area's largest-ever bust
Alameda County Sheriff's Office detectives say they've recovered upwards of $10 million in cash, 100,000 marijuana plants, and 6 tons of processed marijuana valued at $40 million in the largest-ever marijuana bust in the history of the Bay Area.
Alameda County Sheriff's Office detectives say they've recovered upwards of $10 million in cash, 100,000 marijuana plants, and 6 tons of processed marijuana valued at $40 million in the largest-ever marijuana bust in the history of the Bay Area.
Sonics legend Shawn Kemp opens pot shop in Seattle
A longed-for sight graced Seattle's Lower Queen Anne neighborhood Friday afternoon, as Sonics fans graced First Avenue decked in green and gold.
A longed-for sight graced Seattle's Lower Queen Anne neighborhood Friday afternoon, as Sonics fans graced First Avenue decked in green and gold.
Marijuana decriminalization vote expected in House
The House will likely vote on a historic marijuana decriminalization bill next month, House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn said Friday.
The House will likely vote on a historic marijuana decriminalization bill next month, House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn said Friday.