Getting high is fun, but can also be both messy, and dangerous AF. Messy, because as anyone who has ever tipped over a bong can attest, the rancid stench of the vile water can permeate any absorbent surfaces such as a couch, chair or bed, and linger for weeks. Dangerous, because the venn diagram of […]
As a public service to those who may not yet have had the pleasure of knowing the benefits (and occasional drawbacks) to Oregon’s legal marijuana program, we’re tackling some of the most basic questions in this week’s Smoke Signals column. Q: How do I know if I’m smoking too much weed? A: That’s a great […]
Lately, some of the people I’ve seen play pretend on my “story box,” or perform music or play professionally with a sportsball, earning them millions of dollars, are becoming involved in cannabis. These celebrities are pushing cannabis in many forms, and the term “celebrities” should by no means diminish the activist work performed by any […]
If you enjoy cannabis, that’s largely due to the major cannabinoid Delta-9 THC. A cultivar’s THC content listed at a dispensary, containing generally 14-30+% THC? That’s overwhelmingly Delta-9. Being a major cannabinoid, it gets the most attention and regulation. It’s the reason that CBD products sold outside a medical/adult use cannabis program must have .3% […]
The goals of the Black Lives Matter movement go far beyond addressing the relationship police have with the Black community. (Spoiler: It’s really, really…not good…y’all.) It also seeks to address the manner in which the United States treats Black people on a number of other fronts. Three of those fronts have multiple intersections: cannabis, the […]
Prior to the pandemic, I was able to make a trip to Las Vegas for the annual Marijuana Business Conference. Insofar as the event is the largest of its kind in the world—with more than 27,000 attendees from more than 60 countries—I wasn’t able to capture the full scope of my experience in a column’s […]
Let’s be double-extra clear here: Running a marijuana dispensary is still illegal in the City of Redmond—but in the event that the federal government changes its policy around that, the Hub City may be ready. On April 6, the Redmond City Council was scheduled to meet in a special meeting to go over the newly […]
The pandemic and resulting quarantine have resulted in both established and first-time cannabis users uniting in gratitude that edibles are now widely available, often with “dispensary-to-door” delivery options. Marriages and relationships of all manners were well served by edibles, often discreetly consumed gummies, to inject patience, calm and favorably altered perspectives into the challenges of […]
Bunny Wailer, the last living founding member of The Wailers, passed away on March 2. His work with Bob Marley and Peter Tosh stands as a touchstone for reggae lovers everywhere and many an oversized spliff was rolled and burned in his honor. I’m often asked, “Have you ever been busted for cannabis?” The answer: Why […]
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. The 2018 Farm Bill made CBD legal(ish), and it’s now found […]
Wake up seven days a week with the Cascades Reader. Get local news, event information, podcasts, discounts and more. Sign up now!
We'll send a verification code to %EMAIL%.
Get the best of The Source - Bend, Oregon directly in your email inbox.
Sending to:
