Latest from The Spokesman-Review

• Medical marijuana dispenser’s conviction overturned

  December 12, 2012 in City on Page A1 The drug-trafficking convictions of the man who operated Spokane’s first medical marijuana dispensary were reversed Tuesday in a state Appeals Court ruling that also appears to clear the way for … 9

• Supplier’s conviction sparks concern among medical marijuana advocates

  March 25, 2011 in City on Page A5 Marijuana advocates still reeling from last week’s conviction of a medicinal pot supplier in Spokane are stepping up the pressure. Nearly three dozen demonstrators gathered Thursday outside of the federal … 16

• Medical marijuana dispenser convicted

  March 18, 2011 in City on Page A5 A Spokane jury rejected arguments Thursday that the state’s medical marijuana law allows for commercial dispensaries, convicting a supplier of multiple drug trafficking charges. Scott Q. Shupe, who co-owned one … 59

• Owners, law agencies disagree on legality of pot dispensaries

  March 17, 2011 in City on Page A1 Marijuana advocates say Spokane has quickly earned a new nickname: Spokansterdam, a nod to the Dutch city where the sale and use of marijuana is legal. 38

• Editorial: Marijuana bill should reflect shift in culture

  March 17, 2011 in Opinion on Page A13 Because Congress refuses to update the absurd Controlled Substances Act, states are trying to figure out the best ways to implement the sane and popular wish that marijuana be made … 20