Can Washington Fix Its Broken Cannabis Lab Testing System?
Pesticides aren't caught and loopholes are huge. Things are so bad that the state just punted oversight to a different agency.
Will Washington Allow Farm-to-Consumer Cannabis Sales?
Cannabis farmers markets were common during Washington state’s medical-only days, before patients and customers were pushed into state-licensed stores.
Cannabis Gummies, Hard Candies to Be Pulled From Washington Shelves
Regulators announced a major change to the way they view cannabis-infused edible products, effectively banning all hard candies, fruit chews, and gummies.
Washington Regulators: ‘Security Incident’ Caused Cannabis-Tracking Woes
Washington state cannabis regulators now say a “security incident” enabled unauthorized access to the state’s cannabis-tracking system.
Washington’s New Cannabis-Tracking Software Is Disrupting the Industry
Industry members are complaining that the new tracking system, Leaf Data, is riddled with bugs that have disrupted business operations.
Washington Report Gives Side-Eye to Homegrow Legalization
If legal homegrow comes to Washington state anytime soon—and that’s still a big if—it’s likely to be very, very tightly regulated.
Washington’s Cannabis-Tracking Snafu Could Disrupt Sales
With US Attorney General Jeff Sessions already critical of the state's cannabis program, failure of its track-and-trace monitoring could be devastating.
Washington Licensing Change Expected to Bring Frenzy of Business Activity
Washington cannabis regulators lifted a policy limiting cannabis businesses to a single production license—a change that could spark a flurry of mergers and acquisitions.
Will Washington State Finally Get Homegrow?
Green-thumbed enthusiasts might not want to get their hopes up just yet.
Lessons Learned From a Failed Cannabis Compliance Check
A failed compliance check can provide some valuable lessons about the best ways to avoid infractions and keep your company running smoothly.
Inslee Appoints Businesswoman to Washington Cannabis Board
Ollie A. Garrett, CEO of Bellevue-based debt-collection company PMT Solutions, will fill the seat vacated in March by Russ Hauge.
Washington Wants You to Stop Paying Cannabis Taxes in Cash. Good Luck With That.
The proposal is raising eyebrows for a number of reasons, most notably because of banking restrictions for marijuana businesses.
There’s a New Cannabis Warning Symbol in Washington State
State officials developed the warning as a deterrent for children who might accidentally come in contact with cannabis edibles intended for adults.
Desperation in Washington State Over Medical Dispensary Closures
Patients say the changes will shut down nearby shops, increase the cost of their medicine, and limit access to necessary products.
As Washington Deadline Looms, Cities Warn Unlicensed Cannabis Shops to Close
July 1 marks the date when, after nearly two decades of confusion about the status of medical marijuana, the industry becomes regulated for the first time.