Smoked pot and want to enlist? Army issuing more waivers
As more states lessen or eliminate marijuana penalties, the Army is granting hundreds of waivers to enlist people who used the drug in their youth — as long as they realize they can't do so again in the military.
As more states lessen or eliminate marijuana penalties, the Army is granting hundreds of waivers to enlist people who used the drug in their youth — as long as they realize they can't do so again in the military.
$80M worth of pot seized in Grays Harbor County, Chinese nationals suspected
CENTRALIA, Wash. — Authorities say investigators have raided suspected marijuana grow operations involving Chinese nationals in Western Washington, resulting in the confiscation of an estimated $80 million or more in plants.The Chronicle reports the team of over two dozen agencies led by the Grays Harbor County Drug Task Force began executing 50 search warrants Tuesday in Grays Harbor, Thurston and King counties.The Grays Harbor Sheriff's Office says the raids resulted in 44 arrests, 26 vehicle confiscations and the seizure of guns and other items.
CENTRALIA, Wash. — Authorities say investigators have raided suspected marijuana grow operations involving Chinese nationals in Western Washington, resulting in the confiscation of an estimated $80 million or more in plants.The Chronicle reports the team of over two dozen agencies led by the Grays Harbor County Drug Task Force began executing 50 search warrants Tuesday in Grays Harbor, Thurston and King counties.The Grays Harbor Sheriff's Office says the raids resulted in 44 arrests, 26 vehicle confiscations and the seizure of guns and other items.
Former Seattle police officer admits running pot to Baltimore
SEATTLE (AP) — A former Seattle police officer has pleaded guilty for his role in smuggling hundreds of pounds of marijuana to Baltimore.Alex Chapackdee, who spent 16-years on the force, resigned shortly after his arrest in May.
SEATTLE (AP) — A former Seattle police officer has pleaded guilty for his role in smuggling hundreds of pounds of marijuana to Baltimore.Alex Chapackdee, who spent 16-years on the force, resigned shortly after his arrest in May.
Colorado girl suing U.S. attorney general to legalize medical marijuana nationwide
LARKSPUR, Colo. -- Alexis Bortell is hardly the first child whose family moved to Colorado for access to medical marijuana.But the 12-year-old is the first Colorado kid to sue U.S. Attorney Jeff Sessions over the nation's official marijuana policy.
LARKSPUR, Colo. -- Alexis Bortell is hardly the first child whose family moved to Colorado for access to medical marijuana.But the 12-year-old is the first Colorado kid to sue U.S. Attorney Jeff Sessions over the nation's official marijuana policy.
'I was the one talking, you idiot' Mayor Pro Tem curses at marijuana advocate in city council meeting
COLFAX, Calif. - Video shows the Mayor Pro Tem in Colfax, California yelling and cursing at a resident who was asking to open a marijuana dispensary.The council was discussing a ban on marijuana dispensaries, and whether or not to let them back into the city in January once the sale of recreational pot becomes legal, according to KTXL.
COLFAX, Calif. - Video shows the Mayor Pro Tem in Colfax, California yelling and cursing at a resident who was asking to open a marijuana dispensary.The council was discussing a ban on marijuana dispensaries, and whether or not to let them back into the city in January once the sale of recreational pot becomes legal, according to KTXL.
'Trimmigrants' swell city's population during marijuana harvest season
NEVADA CITY, Calif. - During the fall, in the quaint corners of Nevada City, California, a unique seasonal business has been budding.
NEVADA CITY, Calif. - During the fall, in the quaint corners of Nevada City, California, a unique seasonal business has been budding.
65 pounds of marijuana found in couple’s Amazon order
Police are investigating after a Florida couple found 65 pounds of marijuana in their Amazon order.
Police are investigating after a Florida couple found 65 pounds of marijuana in their Amazon order.
Healthy Living: Marijuana & Infertility
In this weeks "Healthy Living", we're focusing on marijuana and infertility in men.
In this weeks "Healthy Living", we're focusing on marijuana and infertility in men.
Man indicted in brawl on Seattle-to-Beijing flight to be released; claims edible marijuana was cause
SEATTLE (AP) — A Florida man who fought with flight attendants and passengers when he tried to open the exit door of a Delta Air Lines flight bound from Seattle to China has been ordered released from federal custody by a Seattle judge.The Seattle Times reported Tuesday that 23-year-old Joseph Daniel Hudek IV had asked the court to reconsider detaining him after his July 6 arrest.
SEATTLE (AP) — A Florida man who fought with flight attendants and passengers when he tried to open the exit door of a Delta Air Lines flight bound from Seattle to China has been ordered released from federal custody by a Seattle judge.The Seattle Times reported Tuesday that 23-year-old Joseph Daniel Hudek IV had asked the court to reconsider detaining him after his July 6 arrest.
Supporters of marijuana home grows say it should be as natural as brewing beer
SEATTLE -- They are trading green for green and reaching new heights when it comes to pot sales in Washington.By 2020, the state could see $2.4 billion in marijuana sales annually.But depending on what happens in the Legislature, you may no longer have to go to retail shops for pot.
SEATTLE -- They are trading green for green and reaching new heights when it comes to pot sales in Washington.By 2020, the state could see $2.4 billion in marijuana sales annually.But depending on what happens in the Legislature, you may no longer have to go to retail shops for pot.
Nevada pot sales bigger than first months in other states
The first month of legal sales of recreational marijuana in Nevada significantly outpaced the opening month of sales in other states where it's legal for adult use.
The first month of legal sales of recreational marijuana in Nevada significantly outpaced the opening month of sales in other states where it's legal for adult use.
Should Washingtonians be allowed to grow recreational pot at home? State wants you to weigh in
SEATTLE - Medical marijuana patients in Washington can grow pot at home, but now the state is considering allowing the general public to grow recreational pot at home as well.“Other states that have legalized marijuana have allowed home grows,” Rep.
SEATTLE - Medical marijuana patients in Washington can grow pot at home, but now the state is considering allowing the general public to grow recreational pot at home as well.“Other states that have legalized marijuana have allowed home grows,” Rep.
Makah police believe they found fentanyl-laced marijuana
NEAH BAY, Wash. -- A Washington police department is warning the public that officers believe they found fentanyl-laced marijuana during a recent arrest.The Peninsula Daily News reports Makah Tribal Police Department Public Safety Director and Police Chief Jasper Bruner says officers field-tested seized marijuana Friday and the test was positive for fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that can be 50 times stronger than heroin.Bruner says the marijuana would be retested at the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab.Officials at other agencies say they have never seen any confirmed reports of fentanyl-laced marijuana in the region or Pacific Northwest.Though marijuana is legal in Washington, it is still illegal on the reservation, which operates under federal law.Bruner wouldn't name the person who was arrested, but says the person is facing tribal charges.
NEAH BAY, Wash. -- A Washington police department is warning the public that officers believe they found fentanyl-laced marijuana during a recent arrest.The Peninsula Daily News reports Makah Tribal Police Department Public Safety Director and Police Chief Jasper Bruner says officers field-tested seized marijuana Friday and the test was positive for fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that can be 50 times stronger than heroin.Bruner says the marijuana would be retested at the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab.Officials at other agencies say they have never seen any confirmed reports of fentanyl-laced marijuana in the region or Pacific Northwest.Though marijuana is legal in Washington, it is still illegal on the reservation, which operates under federal law.Bruner wouldn't name the person who was arrested, but says the person is facing tribal charges.
King County detectives recover 6,000 pot plants, $3 million in cash at illegal pot grows
NEWCASTLE, Wash. -- King County investigators say a tip helped them recover 6,000 illegal marijuana plants, 180 pounds of processed pot and $3 million in cash over the course of a five-month investigation.According to Sgt.
NEWCASTLE, Wash. -- King County investigators say a tip helped them recover 6,000 illegal marijuana plants, 180 pounds of processed pot and $3 million in cash over the course of a five-month investigation.According to Sgt.
Washington state youth pot use hasn't increased, study shows
SEATTLE (AP) — Analysis by a group of Washington state marijuana experts has found that youth use of pot and cannabis-abuse treatment did not increase after the state's legalization of marijuana for grown-ups.The Seattle Times reported Friday that under the state's legal-pot law, the Washington State Institute for Public Policy is required to conduct cost-benefit analyses of legalization on issues ranging from drugged-driving to prenatal use of marijuana.Adam Darnell, the state Legislature think tank's lead researcher, says there's not much evidence so far that legalization has caused changes.Darnell says researchers have, however, found that adults consumed more pot in parts of the state with higher per capita sales.The experts' report was released shortly after U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions criticized implementation of legal pot in the state.
SEATTLE (AP) — Analysis by a group of Washington state marijuana experts has found that youth use of pot and cannabis-abuse treatment did not increase after the state's legalization of marijuana for grown-ups.The Seattle Times reported Friday that under the state's legal-pot law, the Washington State Institute for Public Policy is required to conduct cost-benefit analyses of legalization on issues ranging from drugged-driving to prenatal use of marijuana.Adam Darnell, the state Legislature think tank's lead researcher, says there's not much evidence so far that legalization has caused changes.Darnell says researchers have, however, found that adults consumed more pot in parts of the state with higher per capita sales.The experts' report was released shortly after U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions criticized implementation of legal pot in the state.
Jeff Sessions' pot fury not echoed by task force
The betting was that law-and-order Attorney General Jeff Sessions would come out against the legalized marijuana industry with guns blazing.
The betting was that law-and-order Attorney General Jeff Sessions would come out against the legalized marijuana industry with guns blazing.
State tightens restrictions on how marijuana shops advertise
SEATTLE -- A new state law that just went into effect heavily restricts how marijuana shops advertise their products.State lawmakers worried that a lot of advertising for legal pot and pot shops has become too attractive for children.The new regulations mean no more pot leaves on signs or billboards for pot shops.
SEATTLE -- A new state law that just went into effect heavily restricts how marijuana shops advertise their products.State lawmakers worried that a lot of advertising for legal pot and pot shops has become too attractive for children.The new regulations mean no more pot leaves on signs or billboards for pot shops.
'Not backed by science': Washington still struggles with marijuana DUI limit
Four years after I-502 made recreational marijuana legal in Washington state, it's not any easier to scientifically determine if someone behind the wheel is too stoned to drive.
Four years after I-502 made recreational marijuana legal in Washington state, it's not any easier to scientifically determine if someone behind the wheel is too stoned to drive.
Blood test reveals hit-and-run suspect was 54 times the legal limit for marijuana
A Lynnwood man was arrested for DUI after a blood test revealed he had more than 54 times the legal limit of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in his bloodstream.
A Lynnwood man was arrested for DUI after a blood test revealed he had more than 54 times the legal limit of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in his bloodstream.
Where does the green go? Marijuana taxes save lives, boost health programs
Washington's approach to marijuana sales and the dedicated tax money directed to the poor, the sick and those in need provided a lifeline for Lydia Stanley.
Washington's approach to marijuana sales and the dedicated tax money directed to the poor, the sick and those in need provided a lifeline for Lydia Stanley.