Supply shortages plague Canada's new cannabis marketplace
The name of the store is High North, but it might as well be named High and Dry because for all but about four hours of the first two weeks since marijuana was legalized in Canada, there was no pot to sell.
The name of the store is High North, but it might as well be named High and Dry because for all but about four hours of the first two weeks since marijuana was legalized in Canada, there was no pot to sell.
Reminder: You can't take marijuana across the border, even on ferries
Washingtonians headed north need to remember -- leave the weed at home.
Washingtonians headed north need to remember -- leave the weed at home.
Washington weed retailer says Canada's legalization 'will help' business
At 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Canada became the largest country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana. And at least one marijuana retail shop less than two miles from the border isn't worried legalization will cut into stateside profit.
At 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Canada became the largest country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana. And at least one marijuana retail shop less than two miles from the border isn't worried legalization will cut into stateside profit.
Canada is officially the world's largest legal marijuana marketplace
Canada is now the largest country with a legal national marijuana marketplace as sales began early Wednesday in Newfoundland.
Canada is now the largest country with a legal national marijuana marketplace as sales began early Wednesday in Newfoundland.
More than 100 pot shops set to open as Canada legalizes weed
Mat Beren and his friends used to drive by the vast greenhouses of southern British Columbia and joke about how much weed they could grow there.
Mat Beren and his friends used to drive by the vast greenhouses of southern British Columbia and joke about how much weed they could grow there.
Canada set to become largest country with legal pot sales
Mat Beren and his friends used to drive by the vast greenhouses of southern British Columbia and joke about how much weed they could grow there.
Mat Beren and his friends used to drive by the vast greenhouses of southern British Columbia and joke about how much weed they could grow there.
Some products could disappear as Washington state 'reevaluates' pot edibles
Certain cannabis-infused candy could start vanishing from store shelves across Washington next year.
Certain cannabis-infused candy could start vanishing from store shelves across Washington next year.
Seattle courts agree to clear past misdemeanor pot convictions
Judges in Seattle have agreed to clear past misdemeanor convictions for pot possession that were prosecuted before marijuana was legalized in Washington state.
Judges in Seattle have agreed to clear past misdemeanor convictions for pot possession that were prosecuted before marijuana was legalized in Washington state.
An Oregon county gets grant to battle black market pot
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office will use state grant money to go after black market marijuana producers and legal growers who harvest more than their license allows.
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office will use state grant money to go after black market marijuana producers and legal growers who harvest more than their license allows.
Nevada's 1st year of pot sales beats forecast by 40 percent
The first full year of legal marijuana sales in Nevada exceeded expectations by 40 percent, state tax officials said Tuesday.
The first full year of legal marijuana sales in Nevada exceeded expectations by 40 percent, state tax officials said Tuesday.
Canadian marijuana company Tilray has first US pot IPO
A Canadian company is the first marijuana business to complete an initial public offering on a major U.S. stock exchange, raising $153 million to expand its operations as Canada prepares to legalize the drug nationwide.
A Canadian company is the first marijuana business to complete an initial public offering on a major U.S. stock exchange, raising $153 million to expand its operations as Canada prepares to legalize the drug nationwide.
US OKs marijuana-based drug for seizures in medical milestone
U.S. health regulators have approved the first prescription drug made from marijuana, a milestone that could spur more research into a drug that remains illegal under federal law.
U.S. health regulators have approved the first prescription drug made from marijuana, a milestone that could spur more research into a drug that remains illegal under federal law.
Tacoma police serve warrants at 6 houses suspected of marijuana growing
Tacoma police said they broke up an illegal marijuana-growing ring Monday morning. Tacoma PD worked with six other agencies as they simultaneously served warrants at six houses across town, arresting an unspecified number of people and confiscating marijuana and growing equipment.
Tacoma police said they broke up an illegal marijuana-growing ring Monday morning. Tacoma PD worked with six other agencies as they simultaneously served warrants at six houses across town, arresting an unspecified number of people and confiscating marijuana and growing equipment.
Durkan and 6 other mayors are pushing for federal marijuana policy reform
Mayors from six U.S. cities in states with legal marijuana said Monday they have formed a coalition to push for federal marijuana policy reform just days after President Donald Trump expressed support for bipartisan congressional legislation to ease the federal ban on pot.
Mayors from six U.S. cities in states with legal marijuana said Monday they have formed a coalition to push for federal marijuana policy reform just days after President Donald Trump expressed support for bipartisan congressional legislation to ease the federal ban on pot.
Trump signals support for legislation easing US ban on pot
LOS ANGELES -- President Donald Trump said Friday that he's inclined to support a bipartisan effort in Congress to ease the U.S. ban on marijuana, a proposal that would dramatically reshape the nation's legal landscape for pot users and businesses.The federal ban that puts marijuana on the same level as LSD and heroin has created a conflict with more than two dozen states that have legalized pot in some form, creating a two-tiered enforcement system where cannabis can be both legal and not.The legislation would ensure states have the right to determine the best approach to marijuana within their borders, but some U.S. restrictions would remain, including recreational sales to people under 21.The proposal introduced Thursday has support from members of Congress from both parties, including Republican U.S. Sen.
LOS ANGELES -- President Donald Trump said Friday that he's inclined to support a bipartisan effort in Congress to ease the U.S. ban on marijuana, a proposal that would dramatically reshape the nation's legal landscape for pot users and businesses.The federal ban that puts marijuana on the same level as LSD and heroin has created a conflict with more than two dozen states that have legalized pot in some form, creating a two-tiered enforcement system where cannabis can be both legal and not.The legislation would ensure states have the right to determine the best approach to marijuana within their borders, but some U.S. restrictions would remain, including recreational sales to people under 21.The proposal introduced Thursday has support from members of Congress from both parties, including Republican U.S. Sen.
Oregon marijuana growers diversify with hemp amid CBD boom
Applications for state licenses to grow hemp — marijuana's non-intoxicating cousin — have increased more than twentyfold since 2015, making Oregon No. 2 behind Colorado among the 19 states with active hemp cultivation.
Applications for state licenses to grow hemp — marijuana's non-intoxicating cousin — have increased more than twentyfold since 2015, making Oregon No. 2 behind Colorado among the 19 states with active hemp cultivation.
Desperate to hire, more businesses open door to pot smokers
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- FPI Management, a property company in California, wants to hire dozens of people.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- FPI Management, a property company in California, wants to hire dozens of people.
24-foot #Bongzilla - the world's largest bong - takes shape in Seattle
SEATTLE -- Dozens of artists from around the West Coast gathered Friday in a rented studio.
SEATTLE -- Dozens of artists from around the West Coast gathered Friday in a rented studio.
Police: Man's erratic driving leads to $5 million pot bust
According to a release from the Nebraska State Patrol, Michael Cardis, 39, was pulled over on Interstate 80 Wednesday evening after troopers observed the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van driving in the shoulder.
According to a release from the Nebraska State Patrol, Michael Cardis, 39, was pulled over on Interstate 80 Wednesday evening after troopers observed the 2017 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van driving in the shoulder.
Inslee, Ferguson cautiously optimistic after Trump's 'promise' to protect states' marijuana rights
State Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Friday he is "cautiously optimistic" after President Donald Trump reportedly promised to protect the legal marijuana industry in states, but noted that the president "has demonstrated a willingness to go back on his word."
State Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Friday he is "cautiously optimistic" after President Donald Trump reportedly promised to protect the legal marijuana industry in states, but noted that the president "has demonstrated a willingness to go back on his word."