Besides being the first review of the New Year, there are a few other firsts included below that are of note. For starters this is my first foray into the world of pre-rolls.

The weather outside might be frightful, but that doesn’t mean that outdoor growers – or “sun growers” – are sitting inside and eating bonbons all winter.

If we can avoid the processed stuff, we’ll all be a lot happier and healthier.

As winter drags on, you may long for a change of scenery. Staying safe and healthy should be a top priority during any potential travel.

Lawmakers will have to adjust to some changes during the upcoming session of the Washington Legislature, starting with a remote format for many sessions and hearings due to COVID-19 precautions.

Older adults are turning to cannabis, many for the first time, as a medical treatment.

A study published in the August 2020 issue of Clinical Journal of Pain found that long-term cannabis use does not increase sensitivity to pain.

For the past few years, it seemed like everyone has been talking about CBD, or cannabidiol, which is a non-intoxicating element in the cannabis plant that has many medical applications.

If you are over 40, there is a good chance that you recall a time when nearly all of our waking hours weren’t taken up by some type of electronic device. If a remnant of that memory remains, it might seem like a time of more imagination and reflection when “turning on” had nothing to do with pressing a button.

One of the most confounding aspects about the federal government’s ongoing war on drugs is the continued classification of cannabis among what are known as Schedule 1 drugs. That means that cannabis – which is now legal either for medical or recreational use in some 36 states – is considered by federal authorities to be roughly as harmful as heroin, LSD, Ecstasy, Quaalude and peyote.

"My parents have gotten into smoking weed together and it’s ADORABLE. I want to get them something for Christmas to celebrate their new hobby. Any suggestions?"

Resonant Botanicals, located on Whidbey Island, was founded with love and a passion for using the best plant and organic ingredients available in order to promote pain relief, including hemp oil extract high in CBD.

Fall carries more gold in its pocket than any other season. – Jim Bishop

We’ve put together gift ideas for all your pot-loving friends and family, and we’ve also included a special section for DIY folks.

The grand opening of Shawn Kemp’s Cannabis in late October in Seattle had a distinct ’90s-era Seattle SuperSonics vibe.

In this otherwise strange year, one thing is for certain: Brandon Welk – Brando to his friends – will not let COVID-19 or anything else get in the way of his annual Christmas Toy Drive for needy families.

The year 2020 could be called the year of mixed blessings. It saw plenty of fear and uncertainty as COVID-19 ran rampant. It saw anger over lockdowns. It saw new rules governing where people can go and what they can wear on their faces. And unfortunately, it saw too many deaths.

Despite a glaring lack of credentials, a lot of ordinary people these days act like they’re scientists. That’s evident from the many stories you can find involving various scientific controversies.

Vegetable glycerin is cool stuff – derived from vegetable fats, glycerin is a syrup-y clear liquid that’s sweet and odorless.