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July 2017

The Columbian / Associated Press

PUBLISHED: July 31st 2017

MIAMI — 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

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The Columbian / Associated Press

PUBLISHED: July 31st 2017

The 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.

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The Columbian / Associated Press

PUBLISHED: July 28th 2017

One 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.

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The Columbian / Associated Press

PUBLISHED: July 23rd 2017

YAKIMA — 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,

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Mrs. Nice Guy

PUBLISHED: July 22nd 2017

The 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

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The Columbian / Associated Press

PUBLISHED: July 22nd 2017

Vancouver 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

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The Columbian / Associated Press

PUBLISHED: July 22nd 2017

Anne 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,

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Mrs. Nice Guy

PUBLISHED: July 17th 2017

Summertime 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

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The Columbian / Associated Press

PUBLISHED: July 15th 2017

LOS 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

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Mrs. Nice Guy

PUBLISHED: July 14th 2017

Blue 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

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