November 2016
Obama says marijuana should be treated like ‘cigarettes or alcohol’
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017In an “exit interview” with Rolling Stone magazine, President Barack Obama said that marijuana use should be treated as a public health issue similar to tobacco or alcohol and called the current patchwork of state
What’s next for weed?
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017More than two years since legal recreational marijuana sales started, Washington pot businesses have seen more than $1.48 billion in total sales, raising more than $350 million in excise taxes, according to the state. But
Oregon agencies warn pot growers of pesticide use
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017BEND, Ore. — State agencies are reminding marijuana producers to limit their use of pesticides in the wake of two recent public health alerts. The Bend Bulletin reported that a letter from three state agencies warns
Marijuana spending passes that of spirits
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Tacoma — Marijuana sales passed a quiet milestone in Washington in the first three months of 2016. For the first time, residents and visitors as a whole spent more on cannabis products than on hard
Alcohol giant Constellations eyeing putting marijuana in beverages
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Constellation Brands, the alcohol giant that sells Corona beer and Svedka vodka, is considering a new approach to livening up its beverages: marijuana. “We’re looking at it,” Constellation Chief Executive Officer Rob Sands said in
Oregon towns prep for legal pot
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017SALEM, Ore. — Some 30 counties and cities in Oregon approved some type of marijuana businesses in last week’s election, and officials in those communities now must establish rules for every step in the production
‘Weed Can Wait’ video, graphic contest open
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Clark County Public Health and Prevent! Clark County are hosting a video and graphics contest for youth to document why they choose not to use marijuana. The Youth Now “Weed Can Wait” contest is open
Product Review: Summit + Vaporizer From Vapium
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Looking for a way to elevate your outdoor activities? Well look no further because the Summit+ has got your back! With adventure junkies in mind the Summit+ was created to withstand extreme conditions from 0-176
Bay Area Gets CA’s First Medicinal Marijuana Research License
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017BAS Research and Television Personality Montel Williams Announce California’s First Medicinal Marijuana Manufacturing and Research License The partnership between BAS Research and Williams’ LenitivLabs will create high quality medicinal marijuana products for the California marketplace.
Dog ate my brownie: Legalization fuels rise in high pets
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Star, a petite 6-year-old sheltie who competes in dog agility shows, almost missed a contest this month. She had spent the previous night at the vet, totally stoned on marijuana. Her drug trip was an