Seattle mayor Harrell signs 3 bills aimed at increasing equity in cannabis industry
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell signed three pieces of legislation that aim to create equity policies in the cannabis industry and "fight to repair past harms in the war on drugs."
Search underway for suspects who robbed White Center cannabis shop
King County deputies are searching for two suspects after a robbery at a White Center cannabis shop Tuesday night.
Half of Americans think marijuana is bad for society, poll finds
Nearly half of American adults, 48%, report ever trying marijuana. That’s up from 4% when Gallup first asked about it 1969.
Caught on camera: Robbers threaten customers, employees in Maple Valley cannabis shop
Robbers were caught on security cameras Saturday, holding customers and employees at gunpoint in a Maple Valley cannabis shop.
State considers social equity licenses for people impacted by 'war on drugs' to get cannabis shop licenses
The Washington State Liquor Cannabis Board is considering a point system that would give people convicted of a drug-related crime and did prison time - preferential treatment when applying for retail cannabis license.
State considers social equity licenses for people impacted by ‘war on drugs’ to get cannabis shop licenses
The Washington State Liquor Cannabis Board is considering a point system that would give people convicted of a drug-related crime and did prison time - preferential treatment when applying for retail cannabis license.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What is 420 Day and where did it originate? Your questions answered
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.