The Columbian / Associated Press
Marijuana states take a fresh look at outside investors
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017DENVER — States that have legalized pot are taking a fresh look at making it easier for out-of-state investors to get in the weed business, saying the industry’s ongoing difficulty in banking means they need
Defiant shopkeeper begs county council to lift marijuana moritorium
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017The owner of a marijuana shop violating Clark County’s moratorium on pot sales made an impassioned plea Tuesday for the county council to repeal the ban. John Larson, owner of Sticky’s Pot Shop on
Analysis looks at pot industry in state, county by the numbers
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017As Washington’s marijuana industry emerges from its infancy, the numbers are starting to talk. In the first year of sales, June 2014 to June 2015, Clark County sold more recreational marijuana than 20 other
Slow start for N.Y.’s strict medical marijuana program
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — When medical marijuana became available this month in New York, Brittany Barger was one of the first patients to navigate the state’s rules and make it through a dispensary door.
Vancouver may allow more pot shops
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017The Vancouver City Council is leaning toward increasing the number of recreational marijuana stores from six to nine — but that’s still three pot shops shy of the 12 licenses the state Liquor and Cannabis
Shop ordered to stop selling marijuana
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017Hazel Dell — Sticky’s Pot Shop has been served. Clark County code enforcement on Monday served the marijuana store at 9411 N.E. Highway 99 with an order to stop selling marijuana products within 10 days. If
Sales tax not stopping Oregon pot shoppers
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017The Oregonian PORTLAND — Oregon’s recreational marijuana consumers, at least those who opt to shop in dispensaries, seem to be taking a new state sales tax in stride, many dispensary owners say. On Jan. 1,
Portland pot cafe remains open despite new clean air rules
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017PORTLAND — The World Famous Cannabis Cafe in Portland has remained open and smoky despite new indoor air provisions that took effect Jan. 1. The Oregonian reports that while the cafe is operating as business
Pot shop opens in Hazel Dell in defiance of moratorium
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017A newly opened marijuana shop in Hazel Dell has put its owner in a sticky situation. Sticky’s Pot Shop opened its doors late last month at 9411 N.E. Highway 99, defying Clark County’s moratorium
Judge dismisses pot credit union suit
PUBLISHED: May 24th 2017DENVER — A judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit that sought federal approval for a credit union aimed at serving Colorado’s marijuana businesses, saying pot is still illegal under federal law. Fourth Corner Credit Union