Oregon lawmakers make plans to prepare for interstate pot commerce
SALEM — It may seem like a pipe dream now, but Oregon lawmakers are anticipating the federal government legalizing, or … Read more
By Andrew Selsky, The Associated Press
Oregon steps up tracking small-scale medical marijuana grows
Growers with 6 or fewer plants face deadline, potential fines
Small-scale medical marijuana growers must report their inventory to the Oregon Health Authority’s tracking system … Read more
States push to legalize CBD to end confusion
SAN FRANCISCO — CBD oil-infused gummy bears, lattes and drinks and dietary supplements are selling … Read more
FDA to study use of CBD foods, cosmetics
Some answers to questions about CBD
With CBD showing up everywhere, U.S. regulators announced Tuesday they are exploring ways the marijuana … Read more
Marijuana legalization stalls in Northeast
The anticipated recreational-marijuana boom of 2019 has stalled in the Northeast, where New Jersey lawmakers … Read more
Bingo and bongs: More seniors seek pot for age-related aches
LAGUNA WOODS, Calif. — The group of white-haired folks — some pushing walkers, others using … Read more
Deschutes County is Oregon’s third-largest hemp growing county
Industrial hemp projected to be $1 billion commodity in Oregon
Oregon’s industrial hemp crop is poised to grow past $1 billion as products containing CBD, … Read more
Bill would curtail Deschutes County fees on pot growing operations
Cannabis farmers say they are being singled out
A battle is brewing in Salem over whether Deschutes County should be allowed to levy … Read more
Hearing set for proposed pot shop in Tumalo
Proposed store would be Tumalo’s first
A proposal that would establish the first recreational marijuana store in Tumalo is headed to … Read more
Oregon lawmakers consider cannabis cafes
Advocates say providing more places to sample marijuana would boost tourism
A group of cannabis supporters wants to make it legal for consumers to smoke marijuana … Read more
Diamond Tree seeks third marijuana shop in Bend
Cannabis retail locations face restrictions
A Central Oregon cannabis dispensary has plans to expand in Bend and La Pine with … Read more
In Illinois, medical marijuana can now replace opioids
An old photo popped up on Tashena Altman’s Facebook profile recently, showing her a memory … Read more
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
