marijuana

WASHINGTON, D.C (NBC) — One in three Americans now live in states that have legalized marijuana for recreational use. But the federal government still classifies it as a Schedule 1 narcotic. Now, there’s an effort in Congress to change that with a …

OREGON — Efforts to expunge criminal marijuana charges are underway, with the assistance of two organizations. The Oregon Cannabis Association is working with Portland Community College to wipe clean people’s criminal marijuana records for free. The executive director for the Oregon Cannabis …

SONOMA COUNTY, Calif. (KGO/CNN) — A young but booming industry in California is carefully watching the wildfire crisis in the state. They’re worried the growing flames will have a negative effect on one of the state’s biggest crops: cannabis. It’s harvest time …

PHOENIX, Ore. — A locally-based marijuana testing lab had its license suspended by the state. The Oregon Liquor Control Commission, which oversees Oregon’s recreational marijuana licensees, said in July, the agency was told Ecotest Labs in Phoenix, Oregon failed to meet required …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Farming comes with all kinds of challenges. Not enough rain, too much rain, harmful insects and something Rogue Valley farmers have become all too familiar with: smoke. “It’s ready to be harvested. There’s no smoke smell to it at …

MEDFORD, Ore.– Two southern Oregon pastors have teamed up to write a book about cannabis. The book titled Jesus and Mary (Jane) takes a look at the effects marijuana can have on developing minds and also it’s healing qualities. Charlie Granade, pastor …

YREKA, Calif. — Over 3,000 illegal marijuana plants were seized in Siskiyou County on Wednesday. The sheriff’s office along with the North State Major Investigation Team conducted 3 counter-drug raids in the Big Springs and Mount Shasta Vista area. Sheriff Jon Lopey …

OREGON — Alcohol sales are up in the month of March, according to preliminary reports from the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. Early numbers show alcohol sales last month are up 17% compared to March of 2019. Locally, Common Block Brewery says their to-go …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — The number of drivers in fatal crashes testing positive for marijuana has doubled since it was legalized in Washington State, according to a study by AAA. “You go from an average of 56 drivers in the years prior …

TALENT, Ore. — A Talent man and woman are accused of giving marijuana to two 13-year-old children. According to court records, Lindsey Monda smoked marijuana with her twin daughters in late December. She also allegedly sent a text message to a friend …