Inside the world of the California’s ‘trimmigrants’
COVELO, Calif. — Tucked into the forests of Mendocino County, accessible by a two-lane road that winds through hills of … Read more
By Dan Levin, New York Times News Service
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
Protections sought for banks working with marijuana companies
With millions of dollars in medical marijuana proceeds — all cash — being moved across … Read more
Oregon restricts medical marijuana purchases
New limit is 1 ounce per day
Spotting a potential source of leaks to the black market, Oregon marijuana regulators decided this … Read more
How does a brewer increase sales?
For the parent company of Corona, it’s by investing in a cannabis company
Constellation Brands, which owns Corona and Svedka vodka, announced Wednesday it invested $4 billion in … Read more
Garbage from pot industry piles up
SEATTLE — Washington state’s penchant for getting high is trashing the place. Plastic “doob tubes” … Read more
Oregon pot regulators cite Oregrown, Lunchbox Alchemy for license violations
Marijuana workers could lose permits for selling to minors
One of Bend’s most prominent marijuana businesses faces a 46-day suspension for multiple license violations, … Read more
Couple injured in alleged drug lab blast face federal charges
Feds building case against former Bend residents David and Jenn Paulsen
The former Bend couple severely burned when their alleged clandestine home drug lab exploded in … Read more
Federal hemp legalization could create boon for Central Oregon
Non-psychoactive cannabis growing quickly in Oregon and beyond
Marijuana’s non-psychoactive cousin hemp is on the path to federal legalization, and some advocates believe … Read more
Legal marijuana’s path to the black market
Bend marijuana concentrate explosion reveals illicit weed
In mid-March, an explosion rocked a northeast Bend duplex, lifting the roof off the building, … Read more
Canadian marijuana company hits Nasdaq
As Canada barrels towards marijuana legalization, the first pot business from up north holds an initial public offering
SEATTLE — A Canadian company is the first marijuana business to complete an initial public … Read more
From computers to cannabis
Silicon Valley tech workers moving into the legalized marijuana industry
For much of her career, Natasha Pecor followed a path well-worn by tech workers. She … Read more
Border complications are coming for Canada
BLAINE, Wash. — Recreational marijuana has been legal here in Washington state since 2014. Adults … Read more
Pot sales in Sisters headed for November ballot
After months of contentious hearings, city council will ask voters to decide
SISTERS — After months of planning and contentious meetings about allowing marijuana sales in their … Read more
Beermaker to consider adding buds to suds
Another major beermaker is looking at ways to enter the marijuana business. Denver-based Molson Coors … Read more
