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For those seeking better rest, a combo of two cannabinoids is showing promise
One of the benefits of the rapidly increasing number of regulated cannabis programs in the U.S., both medical and Adult Use, is the growing knowledge base we are developing of cannabinoids. THC remains the most sought-after and prevalent cannabinoid in cannabis, followed by CBD.
By Josh Jardine
Mar 3, 2021
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While other industries lag, cannabis jobs grew by 32% last year
With unemployment numbers still high and so many businesses continuing to struggle due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the bright spots in the economy over the past year has been in cannabis. This week, cannabis marketplace Leafly released its fifth-annual jobs report, which shows just how much the industry has grown over the past year.
By Nicole Vulcan
Feb 17, 2021
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National Hemp Symposium is the first of its kind, college says
An upcoming symposium will focus on the outlook of the hemp industry, and will bring together government officials, leaders in the industry and other corporate entities aiming to find new, sustainable uses for hemp.
By Nicole Vulcan
Jan 20, 2021
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From curbside service to online ordering to consuming while remote working, Oregonians got elevated in new ways
Many of us spent this year staying home, watching streaming services, avoiding others and eating tremendous amounts of food. You know what goes really well with those things, and always has?
By Josh Jardine
Dec 30, 2020
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Make some as gifts, or just stash them in the fridge for your own quarantine holiday
Homemade gifts rule, and that includes cannabis edibles. You know who could use some cannabis-infused edibles this holiday season?
By Josh Jardine
Dec 16, 2020
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Gift ideas for the cannabis lover—that won't smell funny under the tree
More likely than not, the cannabis lover in your life already has their favorite dispensary—and dispensary products—well in hand. Putting a container of edibles or flower under the tree this year will be sure to make them smile, but if you're looking for something besides product to wrap up and give this year, here are a few ideas available at local dispensaries.
By Nicole Vulcan
Dec 9, 2020
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Bend budtenders offer their recommendations for relaxing after Nov. 3
As the final election results pour in over the next week, the anxiety of an uncertain future or undecided races may make it hard to turn off at the end of the day. The Source contacted budtenders from some of our favorite dispensaries in Bend to hear what they recommended for post-election stress.
By Laurel Brauns
Nov 4, 2020
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The saga of the Youth Activity Center continues
Deschutes County is asking the Oregon Court of Appeals to take another look at two cases in which it denied permits to proposed marijuana farms in the rural county. In August, the state's Land Use Board of Appeals ruled against the County, after the County denied two separate applications aiming to build indoor marijuana-growing facilities on Exclusive Farm Use land in the rural county.
By Nicole Vulcan
Sep 2, 2020
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LUBA says Deschutes County Board of Commissioners' loose definition of Youth Activity Center doesn't fly
In November, voters in Deschutes County will decide whether to continue to allow new marijuana farms to open up in the county. Meanwhile, two hopeful Deschutes County marijuana farms have received word from the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals that they can move forward in building their operations.
By Nicole Vulcan
Aug 19, 2020
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Deschutes County commissioners finalize marijuana opt-out measure to put it on the November ballot
Since recreational marijuana grow operations were first legalized statewide in 2015, land-use disputes have overwhelmed Deschutes County officials. An ongoing influx of controversial applications prompted the enforcement of a county moratorium in August of last year, prohibiting new grow and operation applications.
By Cayla Clark
Aug 12, 2020
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