Vape ban hits Oregon businesses
Janna Collingwood moved from one shelf to another Tuesday at her vape shop in Portland, wiping down the shelves that … Read more
By Fedor Zarkhin, The Oregonian
Hemp attracts a new generation of farmers
Artist, sound engineer and adventure traveler Blu Fortner is adding “farmer” to his resume with … Read more
Some patients are being hospitalized a second time
Federal health officials investigating mysterious vaping-related lung injuries said Friday that some patients are being … Read more
Vaping lung injuries top 1,000 cases; deaths at 18
Hundreds more people in the U.S. have been sickened by a mysterious vaping-related lung disease, … Read more
Oregon officials report 3 more cases of vaping illness
Another three cases of severe lung illnesses connected to vaping have been reported, state health … Read more
2nd Oregonian dies from vaping-related illness
State health officials urge residents to stop vaping
SALEM — A second Oregonian has died from a lung illness after vaping cannabis products, … Read more
Vaping product sales decline
Respiratory illness has cut sales in Oregon more than 60%
PORTLAND — Vaping products, one of the fastest-growing segments of the legal marijuana industry, have … Read more
Vaping devices in disguise
Devices hidden in hoodies and watches can be hard for parents to see
In yet another twist for worried parents: Meet the vaping hoodie. This high school fashion … Read more
Pot-banking bill may get some help from hemp
Adding hemp provisions to bill may make it more palatable in the Senate
WASHINGTON — Measures making it easier for hemp growers to sell their product may be … Read more
Investigation finds CBD spiked with illegal drugs
Some vapes, edibles, gummy bears contain illegal synthetic marijuana
Jay Jenkins says he hesitated when a buddy suggested they vape CBD. “It’ll relax you,” … Read more
Pot stores pull vaping products
PORTLAND — Oregon marijuana retailers on Thursday began removing vaping products from their shelves and … Read more
Oregon hemp shipped to Idaho, where it’s illegal
No charges filed in shipping, but truckers hauling hemp in Idaho charged with drug trafficking
BOISE, Idaho — After a shipment of hemp arrived in Boise months ago through the … Read more
Vineyard may sue pot farm, judge rules
Federal judge says racketeering lawsuit by Yamhill County vineyard can go forward
A federal judge has ruled that an Oregon vineyard has plausibly alleged harm from a … Read more
Contaminant found in vaping products linked to lung illnesses
WASHINGTON — State and federal health officials investigating mysterious lung illnesses linked to vaping have … Read more
Cannabis industry safety conference comes to Bend
Workshop will focus on extraction, electrical safety
Cannabis growers, extractors, and processors are invited to a workshop focusing on safety and health … Read more
Trademarking cannabis products can be tricky
Federal patent office refuses registration for marijuana products
CHICAGO — Illinois’ burgeoning marijuana industry has a trademark problem. Since selling weed is still … Read more
Person in possible vaping death used pot oil
Oil purchased at a legal dispensary, health official says
PORTLAND — Oregon’s public health physician said Wednesday that a person who died recently of … Read more
Surgeon general warns against pot use by pregnant women, youths
WASHINGTON — The U.S. surgeon general raised a national alarm Thursday about the use of … Read more
Washington, Oregon should be careful with pot tax money, Pew study warns
Washington, Oregon and other states that have legalized recreational marijuana should be careful about how … Read more
Portland brewery embraces CBD-infused beer
For years the Coalition Brewing crew slugged it out in the Portland beer trenches. IPAs, … Read more
Cannabis banking laws slowly changing
Merkley pays taxes in cash-stuffed backpack to illustrate difficulties faced by pot businesses
NEW YORK — Sen. Jeff Merkley once shadowed a cannabis grower and dispenser as he … Read more
Deschutes County hemp farm accuses grower of fraud
Baker’s Ranch Botanicals seeks $950,000 from Michael Schook
Investors in a Deschutes County hemp farm are suing their former partner, saying the farm … Read more
Oregon law limits sales of marijuana byproducts
Marijuana terpenes lack THC but fetch high prices in other states
Marijuana terpenes — flavorings distilled from the plant — fetch high prices online, but Oregon … Read more
New marijuana shops underway in Bend
Owners jockey for remaining real estate
The Bend marijuana shop Creative Crops has faced nearby competition for the duration of its … Read more
FDA: Curaleaf ‘illegally’ made medical claims
Shares in marijuana company Curaleaf fell nearly 9% Tuesday morning after the federal Food and … Read more
OLCC fines Bend cannabis retailer
The Local Market, a cannabis retailer on First Street in Bend, was fined for repeatedly … Read more
Curaleaf aims to be largest pot company
Newest acquisition is an $875M deal for Chicago company
Emerging marijuana giant Curaleaf Holdings says it will pay $875 million, mostly in stock, for … Read more
Oregon hemp farmers seek stability
The Oregon hemp industry is booming, but still faces an uncertain future. A lack of … Read more
Oregon marijuana retailers say they lack fresh supply
Regulators unsure of scope of shortage
Retailers are beginning to feel the sting of a shortage of fresh Oregon cannabis, harvested … Read more
Oregon marijuana regulators coming to Bend
Listening sessions prompted by moratorium on new grower licenses
For the more than 1,136 recreational marijuana producers operating in Oregon, a new moratorium on … Read more
Reefer madness or pot paradise?
The surprising legacy of the place where legal marijuana began: Colorado
DENVER — Serenity Christensen, 14, is too young to set foot in one of Colorado’s … Read more
Cannabis lab sued after hemp deal sours
Juniper Biolabs Inc. calls $18 million lawsuit frivolous
A Texas hemp broker who hired a La Pine-based lab to turn its plants into … Read more
OLCC bars Bend marijuana company from harvesting
Oregrown’s license suspended for 34 days
A Bend-based cannabis firm faces a $15,000 fine and is barred from harvesting for 34 … Read more
Study: Marijuana users twice as likely to crash
Nearly 15 million people report driving while high on pot, making them twice as likely … Read more
In first 2 states where pot became legal, teen use triggers concern
Parents and doctors in Colorado and Washington state say children are easily getting hold of marijuana edibles
DENVER — The first two states to legalize recreational marijuana are starting to grapple with … Read more
