In Illinois, medical marijuana can now replace opioids
An old photo popped up on Tashena Altman’s Facebook profile recently, showing her a memory from three years ago. “I … Read more
By Ally Marotti, Chicago Tribune
What’s the relationship between marijuana use and schizophrenia?
Nearly a century after the film “Reefer Madness” alarmed the nation, some policymakers and doctors … Read more
Report: Oregon has enough marijuana to last 6 ½ years
Lawmakers asked to find solutions to Oregon’s oversupply of pot
Oregon will need legislative help to curb the oversupply of marijuana, according to the Oregon … Read more
State auditor pokes holes in marijuana oversight
Few growers are inspected, and consumers could be at risk from contaminants
Medical and recreational marijuana overseers need to boost their efforts in testing, inspections and providing … Read more
Advertising is tough when the feds consider you a drug dealer
Legal cannabis companies look for ways to market their products
America’s cannabis companies are racing to build national brands and market their wares to mainstream … Read more
Denver pot shop owners plead guilty to racketeering
Colorado prosecutors believe it’s first local case against legal dealer
DENVER — The owners of a Denver marijuana business pleaded guilty Friday to drug and … Read more
Marijuana lab company notifies investors of Oregon crackdown
Evio Inc.’s stock closed at 39 cents per share Friday
Evio Inc., a marijuana test-lab company formerly headquartered in Bend, notified investors Friday that it … Read more
Prineville bar will surrender license after numerous violations
Horseshoe Saloon to be acquired by Sons of Beer owners
The scene of multiple fights, assaults and drug deals since 2015, the Horseshoe Saloon in … Read more
Portland pot startup sues rival over social media posts
Cura Cannabis, which claims to be the biggest company in Oregon’s legalized marijuana market, sued … Read more
California expects lower revenue from pot taxes
LOS ANGELES — Deep in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new budget is a figure that says … Read more
A bumper crop of cannabis floods the market
Second year in a row for high production
For the second year in a row, Oregon harvested millions of pounds of fresh marijuana, … Read more
Older Americans flock to pot dispensaries
Shari Horne broke her toes a decade ago, and after surgery, “I have plates and … Read more
Lawmakers revisit worker protections for off-duty pot use
SALEM — Oregon lawmakers will consider making it illegal for businesses to fire employees who … Read more
Inside the world of the California’s ‘trimmigrants’
COVELO, Calif. — Tucked into the forests of Mendocino County, accessible by a two-lane road … Read more
Multi-tenant marijuana warehouse planned for northeast Bend
Prime Vertical plans two buildings for vacant land on High Desert Lane
Prime Vertical LLC plans to build two warehouses on industrial-zoned land in Bend to rent … Read more
Cannabis grower counters lawsuit, seeks $9 million from Bend company
Justin Crawn claims Oregrown wanted him to use mold-infested marijuana
The cannabis grower who was fired and later sued by Oregrown is seeking $9 million … Read more
Report: Oregon needs separate state agency for legal pot
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Cannabis Commission is recommending the state set up an independent … Read more
Lines form in Massachusetts to buy legal pot
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. — Early Tuesday morning, retired trucker Roger Crocker finished his overnight shift as … Read more
State: Most pot-growing operations in compliance
After saturating the field of marijuana growers with inspectors this fall, the Oregon Liquor Control … Read more
Oregon pot prices plunge; sales soar
Rampant overproduction in Oregon’s market for legal, recreational marijuana has produced a 50 percent decline … Read more
OLCC proposes new rules for recreational cannabis
Public comment open until Nov. 30
In an attempt to rein in the industry, the Oregon Liquor Control Commission will be … Read more
Pot startup backed by John Boehner goes public
The cannabis startup backed by former Speaker of the House John Boehner is set to … Read more
Pot politics: How the elections will affect weed laws
NEW YORK — When it comes to cannabis, Canada is nice, but the U.S. would … Read more
Canadian pot demand leaves some shelves empty
Canadian cannabis retailers were sold out of about 46 percent of pot products after strong … Read more
Scientists racing to brew pot compounds
They want to use yeast to produce cannabinoids
SAN DIEGO — Scientists are hustling on behalf of the weed industry to find new … Read more
From maple leaf to cannabis leaf
More than 100 pot shops are set to open as Canada legalizes marijuana
DELTA, British Columbia — Mat Beren and his friends used to drive by the vast … Read more
Medical pot use increasing in the elderly
Ida Ruggiero, an opinionated great-grandma, remembered the deep embarrassment that crept over her when she … Read more
Health questions related to medical cannabis
Q: Medical marijuana is now legal in the state where I live. What conditions can … Read more
Snoop Dogg’s venture fund invests in Bend startup
Dutchie software allows marijuana consumers to place orders for delivery or pickup
A Bend software startup serving the cannabis industry landed $3 million in venture capital from … Read more
Oregon cancels Deschutes County pot grower’s license
High Cascade Farms had ties to butane honey oil explosion
Oregon’s marijuana regulators decided Friday to cancel the license of a grower whose operation was … Read more
Cannabis businesses want to export products
Sales to other states could ease surplus
A group of Oregon growers, processors and retailers are working with lawmakers on a bill … Read more
Portland dispensary owner gets prison time for tax crimes
Matthew Price, part owner and operator of Portland and Eugene medical marijuana dispensaries called Cannabliss, … Read more
Coca-Cannabis? Coke looks into wellness drinks
The Coca-Cola Co. said Monday it is “closely watching” the expanding use of a cannabis … Read more
Oregrown reveals crop failures in suit against grower
Former partner accused of taking plants, social media harassment
The founders of Oregrown are trying to rein in a disgruntled former partner, who took … Read more
Pot industry wants ‘stoner’ stereotype to go up in smoke
Companies tout medicinal benefits, similarity to casual drinking
LOS ANGELES — Michelle Janikian, who writes about marijuana for publications like Herb, Playboy and … Read more
