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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 …

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 …

PORTLAND, Ore. – Two people who used to live in Jacksonville, Oregon were sentenced for their roles in an interstate marijuana trafficking conspiracy. The U.S. Department of Justice said in 2011, Alex David Koplin moved to Oregon from Georgia in order to …

KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. – A man who was pulled over for a traffic violation was caught with more than 600 pounds of marijuana allegedly destined for Ohio. Oregon State Police said at about 3:00 p.m. on October 23, an OSP trooper conducted …

SISKIYOU COUNTY, Ore. – A married couple was sentenced for illegally growing marijuana and harming the environment in the process. The Siskiyou County District Attorney’s Office said last year, Cheng Vang and Yia Xiong moved from Minnesota to Siskiyou County so they …

MEDFORD, Ore. – A local man has been charged in an apparent murder-for-hire plot. The U.S. Department of Justice said 68-year-old Josephine County resident John Tobe Larson was involved in distributing marijuana to other states. He allegedly smuggled cash back into Oregon …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Investigators have determined the cause of the East Evans Creek Fire north of Gold Hill. The fire was first reported as a structure fire on the afternoon of August 2 along East Evans Creek Road. Initially, it was …

GOLD HILL, Ore. – Detectives busted a “black market” marijuana cultivation operation in the Gold Hill area. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office said on the morning of July 30, they served search warrants at two properties in the 600 block of Upper …

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) – A court in California has ruled inmates can have marijuana in prison. However, there is a catch. Criminal defense attorney Dan Olsen said, “It creates confusion if it’s illegal to take it in, it’s illegal to use, but …