Is RSO all that?
Fri., July 5, 2019, 3 a.m.
Rick Simpson oil is a unique cannabis extract, named after a cancer patient who has touted its healing properties.
Cannabis in Washington
Buddy Boy Farm keeps on keepin’ on
Fri., July 5, 2019
Buddy Boy Farm, north of Spokane in Ford, was the ninth producer/processor in Washington to receive a state license. Its product was one of the first units of legal cannabis sold in Spokane County.
Bellingham Budfest blooms in July
Wed., July 3, 2019
Community cannabis festival will include live music, food, vendors and educational panels.
Illustrated history in nonfiction graphic novel
Sun., June 30, 2019
Cartoonist Box Brown presents the history of cannabis in a creative, engaging format.
Talking to my kids about cannabis
Thu., June 27, 2019, 6 a.m.
My daughter Radler was probably 5 years old, coloring in front of the fireplace. Nonchalantly, she asked "Mama, that plant you grow. Does it save people’s lives?"
Illinois becomes 11th state to allow recreational marijuana
UPDATED: Tue., June 25, 2019, 4:28 p.m.
Illinois’ new governor delivered on a top campaign promise Tuesday by signing legislation that makes the state the 11th to legalize small amounts of marijuana for recreational use and the second to approve it through the Legislature rather than the ballot box.
CBD-infused food and beverages are still illegal under U.S. law. So why are they everywhere?
Mon., June 24, 2019, 7:17 p.m.
In 2017, no one knew what CBD oil was. In 2018, folks stumbled saying “cannabidiol” (that’s CBD oil) out loud. In 2019, it’s everywhere, and everyone wants in on it.
Q&A: What’s in a name?
Mon., June 24, 2019
Q: What is the difference between marijuana, cannabis, hemp, and CBD? Do they mean the same thing? – Questioning CannaGirl
Strawberry cannajam makes summer complete
Thu., June 20, 2019, 6 a.m.
Just like grandma used to make ... with one extra ingredient.
OK Cannabis, retailers put products to the test
Tue., June 18, 2019
While newcomers to legal cannabis may assume that all the stuff on store shelves is safe, this isn't always the case.
In first states to legalize pot, teen use triggers concerns
Sun., June 16, 2019, 10:31 p.m.
The first two states to legalize recreational marijuana are starting to grapple with teenagers’ growing use of highly potent pot, even as both boost the industry and reap huge tax windfalls from its sales.
The Rise of CBD
Sun., June 16, 2019, 6 a.m.
Health experts advise caution on unregulated products.
Framework forms around fledgling US hemp industry
Fri., June 14, 2019, 4:56 p.m.
A new global hemp research lab in Oregon will offer a certification program that will tell farmers whether the hemp seeds they’re buying are the real deal
Strain of the Month: Peacemaker
Thu., June 13, 2019
Smooth and slightly sweet, Peacemaker is a go-to for your summer activities.
Signs of ritual pot smoking found in ancient Chinese graves
Wed., June 12, 2019, 12:02 p.m.
Archaeologists have unearthed the earliest direct evidence of people smoking marijuana from a 2,500-year-old graveyard in western China.
Yakima-area grower perseveres despite county pushback
Mon., June 10, 2019
Jamie Muffett continues his battle to grow cannabis in unincorporated Yakima County.
Can cannabis cause cavities?
Fri., June 7, 2019, 6 a.m.
A dentist chimes in on potential concerns about oral health and cannabis use.
Pride Month celebrates history, activists
Fri., June 7, 2019, 3 a.m.
Did you know that some of the early advocates in the cannabis rights movement were also people working for gay rights?
Picture Perfect: Cannabis photogs specialize in macros
Fri., June 7, 2019
Photographers gain attention, praise for macros of milky trichomes, THC diamonds and custom glass pieces.
U.S. holds CBD hearing as fans, sellers await legal clarity
UPDATED: Fri., May 31, 2019, 4:53 p.m.
U.S. regulators are exploring ways to officially allow CBD in food, drinks and dietary supplements.
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