814 marijuana plants seized from illegal grow house in Hillman City

Eight hundred and fourteen marijuana plants are in the care of police after burglars led authorities to an illegal grow house in the Hillman City neighborhood Tuesday.

Canada is reportedly set to legalize recreational marijuana

Recreational marijuana will soon be legal nationwide in Canada, a recent report from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) stated.

New research shows teens aren’t using more marijuana since legalization

SEATTLE – The annual Washington State Healthy Youth Survey shows marijuana use among teens has remained stagnant over the past 10 years, despite the legalization of marijuana.Social work researchers say it’s good news, but it doesn’t mean a parents’ job is done, as other trends emerge with the survey results.“The sky is not falling and that’s an encouraging thing,” said Kevin Haggerty, associate professor at University of Washington’s School of Social Work.

Senior citizens take field trip to Seattle marijuana dispensary

Grandma and grandpa took a field trip to a Seattle area pot shop to learn about a drug which for many in the United States is still illegal.

Sessions: Justice Dept. will try to adopt 'responsible policies' for enforcement of federal anti-marijuana laws

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department will try to adopt "responsible policies" for enforcement of federal anti-marijuana laws, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Monday, adding that he believes violence surrounds sales and use of the drug in the U.S.In a meeting with reporters, Sessions said the department was reviewing an Obama administration Justice Department memo that gave states flexibility in passing marijuana laws."Experts are telling me there's more violence around marijuana than one would think," Sessions said.The comments were in keeping with remarks last week from White House spokesman Sean Spicer, who said the Justice Department would step up enforcement of federal law against recreational marijuana.

Pot shops, Seattle City Attorney react to Trump administration hints at enforcing federal marijuana laws

There is a lot of uncertainty in the Pacific Northwest after the Trump administration signaled it may start enforcing federal marijuana laws but Washington state officials have vowed to fight any crackdown.

White House hints at recreational marijuana crackdown

The White House on Thursday hinted that it will crack down on federal laws prohibiting the recreational use of marijuana — deviating from the less aggressive policy the previous administration implemented when some states began legalizing the drug.

Ferguson: State 'will use every tool at our disposal' to fight feds to keep legal pot

SEATTLE  — Washington state is ready to fight if necessary to keep its legal marijuana, Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Thursday after White House spokesman Sean Spicer hinted at a federal crackdown."We will resist any efforts to thwart the will of the voters in Washington," Ferguson said.

Trump administration hints at 'greater enforcement' of marijuana laws

WASHINGTON – The White House said Thursday it expects law enforcement agents to enforce federal marijuana laws when they come into conflict with states where recreational use of the drug is permitted."I do believe you will see greater enforcement of it," White House press secretary Sean Spicer said regarding federal drug laws, which still list marijuana as an illegal substance.That's a reversal from the Obama administration's stance, which laid out in an official memo that the federal government wouldn't interfere in states where nonmedical use of marijuana is allowed.That guidance was issued after two states -- Colorado and Washington -- voted to legalize recreational use of marijuana.

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.

$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.

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:

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.

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.

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.