When Oregonians voted in favor of legalizing recreational marijuana, they did so, at least in part, to legitimize an industry that had benefited only the black market for decades. Voters saw that by legalizing the market and allowing producers to grow and sell marijuana out in the open, there would be a new stream of […]
Measure 91
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More Tracking for Medical Grows
July 3 is the third anniversary of the enactment of Measure 91, our adult use cannabis program, aka, why you can legally buy recreational weed in Oregon. But since 1998, we’ve had the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program. I’ve been a caregiver for numerous patients for the past 10 years. Recommending and obtaining cannabis for medical […]
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Cannabis Collab Seeking New Members
Celebrate Cannabis kicked off membership drive Friday
Since the passage of Measure 91 in 2014 and the official legalization of recreational cannabis in 2015, the budding industry has seen its ups and downs. From the uncertainty of which counties and cities would allow cannabis to be sold and/or grown, to ever-changing regulations, and now, the notions of overproduction, and even a backlash […]
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Fixing Our Schools
The Oregon PTA calls for the State to address billions in overdue repairs—but where’s the money coming from?
When Bend teacher Travis Overley was a student teacher at Bend High School, teaching in front of a class of more than 40 students was common. At Bend High, however—one of the oldest buildings in the Bend-La Pine School District—Overley says it wasn’t just the size of the classes that stood out. “Kids are sitting […]
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Deschutes County Will Lift Ban on Rural Cannabis
Deschutes County Commissioners last week confirmed that they will eventually lift the temporary ban on cannabis businesses in unincorporated areas of the county. After receiving recommendations from the county Planning Commission, Marijuana Advisory Committee, and the public, the commissioners have concluded what even they described as lengthy deliberations and have begun the process of adopting […]
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Letters 5/4-5/11
In response to “Democratic Primary Endorsement: Clinton” (4/29) I was appalled by the Source endorsement of Hillary Clinton. Your arguments for her are misinformed and naïve. Sure she is experienced, but what about her awful record as senator and Secretary of State? She accomplished little in eight years as senator and her time at the […]
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County Commissioners to Vote on Rural Cannabis Opt Out
Public hearing May 2
The right to grow marijuana commercially in rural Deschutes County is currently at a standstill. In December, County Commissioners voted to temporarily opt out of Measure 91. The 90-day reevaluation period has come and gone; therefore, this issue is once again on the table. On May 2 there will be a public hearing held at […]
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Smoke Signals
Prohibition Continues In Parts of Oregon Despite the Passage of Measure 91
In a completely unnecessary political compromise called HB 3400, the Oregon Legislature created a huge caveat to one of the central principles of Measure 91. That deal for the benefit of Oregon Republicans gave anti-cannabis localities the right to ban commercial cannabis growers, processors, and sellers. This prohibition allows cities and counties to stop existing […]
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A Friend of Weed is a Friend Indeed
Rep. Earl Blumenauer predicts an end to pot prohibition in five years
Congressman Earl Blumenauer looks more like Bill Nye the Science Guy than some tie-dyed, Cheech & Chong-loving marijuana activist. But the 67-year-old member of Oregon’s delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives is at the vanguard of the effort to change pot policy on a national scale. Blumenauer is pro-pot for many of the same […]
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High Time
Bend City Council appoints subcommittee to research local marijuana regulation
With the clocking ticking down to the July 1 launcn date, Bend City Council has created a three member subcommittee to research ways Bend might prepare for the legalization of recreational marijuana. Councilors Victor Chudowsky, Casey Roats, and Nathan Boddie are considering the options the City has for regulating the time, place, and manner in […]