July 2017
Cannabis among new concussion treatments
PUBLISHED: July 31st 2017MIAMI — Bari Gold was never one for tutus. When she was 4, Roberta Gold gave in to her daughter’s competitive spirit and enrolled her in a local soccer program. While the rest of the
Study: Pot hurts students’ grades
PUBLISHED: July 31st 2017The most rigorous study yet of the effects of marijuana legalization has identified a disturbing result: College students with access to recreational cannabis on average earn worse grades and fail classes at a higher rate.
Merging of marijuana markets gets mixed reviews
PUBLISHED: July 28th 2017One year into the merged medical and recreational marijuana market, the reviews are mixed. State officials say the new medical system has been a positive step. Store owners say the new setup hasn’t been effective.
State pot rules a zoning mishmash
PUBLISHED: July 23rd 2017YAKIMA — Five years after Washington voters legalized recreational marijuana, uncertainty continues in cities and counties across the state over how to regulate pot businesses — or whether to allow them at all. For example,
Women & Weed: Why Representation Matters
PUBLISHED: July 22nd 2017The first time I smoked weed was probably in the 8th grade. After persistent begging, my older sister and her friend caved in and gave me my first few puffs. High School is when I
Clark Asks: Where does marijuana tax money go? Police
PUBLISHED: July 22nd 2017Vancouver Assistant Police Chief Mike Lester once used to enforce the laws against marijuana, but now his paycheck is partially funded by it. “It’s a little ironic at times,” Lester said. “That’s just the way
Woodland hits pause on medical marijuana co-ops
PUBLISHED: July 22nd 2017Anne Wolff has lived in her home in Woodland for about nine years, and starting in February, she noticed some unusual activity by her new neighbors. She saw equipment, such as wire, irrigation and lights,
Munchies: Hostess Ding Dong Ice Cream Sandwiches
PUBLISHED: July 17th 2017Summertime is now in session, so cool treats are mandatory! When I found out that Hostess released an ice cream sandwich version of their Ding Dong dessert snack I had to have one. I did
Many pot firms strapped with cash
PUBLISHED: July 15th 2017LOS ANGELES — Slip a fresh $20 bill under the bulletproof teller window of Donnie Anderson’s Medex marijuana dispensary — perhaps for a gram of cannabis or some THC-infused toffees — and the legal tender
Weed Porn: Blue Magoo
PUBLISHED: July 14th 2017Blue Magoo is a strain I reviewed before, but it was purchased on the rec side in Washington and it was only a gram, so the pics didn’t turn out as awesome as I wanted