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History has the power to move not just individuals but entire civilizations, Tolstoy once wrote.

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here: I just saved everyone weeks of slogging through “War and Peace.” You’re welcome! Now feel free to spend your summer NOT reading Tolstoy. Speaking of history, let’s talk about a newspaper’s role in it. We collectively say we’re the rough draft of history since journalists often do a fine job of covering daily activities, but sometimes it takes time and effort for the bigger picture to come into focus. I was thinking this recently during an opportunity to visit the archives of The Spokesman-Review. Although anyone can look up our electronic stories that go back to the mid-1990s, the earlier hard copies are much more difficult to access, through us at least. It took saying pretty pretty pleeeeeeease a bunch of times to some very nice people to gain access. Can you blame archive managers? All it takes is one stray spilled Slurpee, incorrect re-filing, or someone saying, “I’m just going to borrow this great clipping for a little bit to show someone, K?” to permanently affect research efforts now and for the future. In the M section, somewhere between “Manito Park (Zoo)” and “Milk Bottle (The),” there’s nearly a whole drawer full of “Marijuana” stories going back nearly a century, conveniently divided by era, region (Inland Empire, Pacific Northwest) plus “Medical” and “Misc.” Our collective historical journey into the sacred herb has spanned crime, voter initiatives, recreation, and varying attempts to better define acceptable behavior in legal, social and medical contexts. Oh, by the way, we were and are doomed. While many local advocates have said, “Let’s explore this plant further, perhaps it can help people,” (including a group of Idaho physicians in the 1970s!) there have also been

vocal critics who have predicted that loosening marijuana rules will only make society worse. Every decade, we seem to publish what now reads like the same story about critical issues facing today’s youth, including the Baby Boomers in the 1950s, their kids in the 1970s, and their grandkids in the 1990s. Dire warnings from community leaders in each installment tell readers that the battle against drugs is already lost, parents are out of touch, teachers are overworked, and law enforcement lacks the resources to fight drug-related crimes like burglaries and assaults. However, in spite of the ongoing fear and loathing in some quarters, many stories also show that there’s always a need for accurate information and a need for hope, which are both roles that I hope EVERCANNABIS fills. Regardless of local laws, people have continued to grow, use and share cannabis, and advocates have never stopped believing in the dream of better access, even if they (still) can’t agree on what this means and how to put a legal structure on top of it. Because my inner child loves local history, all of this interests me, and hopefully all of you. I hope to share some of these interesting discoveries in future issues!

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NEWS & BUSINESS

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The Green Nugget By JOE BUTLER EVERCANNABIS Writer

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ecause not everyone wants to chat. And that’s OK with the staff at The Green Nugget, a store in north Spokane, who wants to make cannabis shopping experiences easy and convenient for people who have no idea where to start, and equally easy for people that know exactly what they want. “If you want to talk to a budtender about everything in the place, you can do that,” said Manager Megan Roberts. “Or if you want to get in, get what you need, and get out, you can do that, too.” Visitors in the first category are always encouraged to take their time learning about the more than 2,000 items available from 170 Washington producers/ processors. The Green Nugget has the largest inventory and retail showroom in Eastern Washington, and its move to a

new location last summer makes it even easier to browse. Alternately, shoppers in the second category can pre-order online through the store site, and then pick up their order in an express line. The shop recently became part of Leafly Pickup, another method that provides an online directory for pre-orders. Online customers can also indicate when they want to come in to get their goodies. “We have everything from items from Tier 1 farms to the bigger farms, whatever customers like,” said Marketing Director Martina Graves. “We also have a wide variety of price points, so everyone can always find what they need.” The shop’s 30 budtenders are always eager to help customers find the best cannabis for their life and lifestyle, whether they’re seeking something they

hope can ease their aches and pains or just feel a little better. “We have a lot of a staff, so there’s a personality for everyone,” Graves said. “We make sure everyone always has a great experience, and our budtenders always offer plenty of patience and smiles. We try to find people who are naturally positive.” The Green Nugget opened four years ago on Francis Avenue near Market Street, but moved closer to Division Street in summer 2018. Owner Scott O’Neil put substantial effort into renovating a former medical supply and medical gas shop into a location with a large showroom along with an equally large storage area. The new location is 3,500 square feet larger than the previous location. O’Neil made sure there was room for lots of

product, plus enough space so it never becomes crowded or cluttered. “Scott designed everything himself, including offices, and then gutted everything that was here before to make room for the showroom,” said Sean Fitzgerald, another store manager. He said customers are enjoying the new look, including the string lights on the ceiling, the glass cases and custom décor. Along with the new look and more ordering options, staff is always looking for ways to get customers excited to come back. Roberts said The Green Nugget wants to be known as a place for memorable vendor days, where producer/processor partners don’t just have fun but share what makes their products special and different ways to enjoy them. “We have vendors days almost every day, maybe 6-7 times a week,” Robert said. “We all like it when the vendors come to educate.” All year round, The Green Nugget hosts a Wellness Day every other Sunday, where shoppers can learn about products that may be able to help pain and other conditions, as well as offering discounts on certain products like higher-CBD items. Once a month, it also holds Dank Dayz that includes blow-out sales, all day vendor meet-and-greets, and other fun elements. Vendors may even offer additional discounts beyond store sales. “Customers have really started getting used to these and looking forward to them,” Fitzgerald said. Other improvements are on their way. “We’re inviting people to sign up for our loyalty club, which includes text alerts,” Graves said. “We’re also going to let shoppers tell us what they like and vote for their favorite product, so we’ll make sure we have it.”

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EVERCANNABIS CONTRIBUTORS Terry Bain is a writer and teacher from Spokane. He is the author of “You Are a Dog and We Are the Cat.” Find him on Twitter at @TerryBain. Joe Butler is a longtime marketing writer and editor at The Spokesman-Review. He’s an enthusiast of Star Wars, commemorative spoon collecting, and the Oxford comma. Tracy Damon is a Spokanebased freelancer who has been writing professionally for 20 years. She has been covering i502 issues since recreational cannabis became legal in Washington. Kay James is a Spokane-based freelance writer. Rob Mejia is president of Our Community Harvest: A Cannabis Education Company (www. ourcommunityharvest.com); he tweets at @OurComHarvest. Rob lives in New Jersey and spends his free time cooking, playing tennis, and repairing an old house.

Taryn Mickelson is originally from New Mexico and now works in Washington’s cannabis industry. She enjoys writing about the positive changes in this rapidly-growing industry. Rick Misterly is a Washington resident whose interest in cannabis dates back to the 1960s. He’s the cannabis and hashish curator for Green Barn Farms in Addy and writes the “Rick’s World of Hashish” blog. Theresa Tanner is the Health & Culture editor of EVERCANNABIS. Born and raised in Spokane, she enjoys good food and drink, pop culture podcasts, and relaxing at the lake. Cara Wietstock has worked in cannabis retail and gardens across three states since 2011. She has settled in Bellingham, where she spends her free time gardening, practicing yoga, reading heady fiction, and hanging with her cats. Tyler Wilson has written for various Inland Northwest publications since 1999. He and his wife have four children and a podcast, “Old Millennials Remember Movies.” Because everybody has a podcast.

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July 11 The Cannabis Alliance, Seattle. Monthly meeting of growers, retailers and other supporters of Washington’s cannabis system. Live feeds available in Bellingham, Arlington, Tri-Cities and Olympia. thecannabisalliance.us July 12-14 710 Camp Sesh, Dairy, Ore. Enjoy outdoor recreation activities like fishing and swimming along with cannabis at the country’s largest 710 party, which takes place on private property in southern Oregon. campsesh.org July 13 NORML Women of WA, Seattle. Meet with cannabis activists and drug policy progressives to connect, learn and take action. facebook.com/NORMLWomenWa July 14 Bellingham Budfest. Come celebrate cannabis and community at this first-ever family-friendly event of its kind at Zuanich Point Park. bellinghambudfest.com July 17 Learn and Grow with Washington Marijuantrepreneurs, Spokane. Networking happy hour followed by industry presentation, Luigi’s. meetup.com/ Spokane-Eastern-WA-Marijuana-Business-Networking/ July 28 The Dope Show, Spokane. Enjoy “stand-up comedy under the influence” from rotating comedians at the Spokane Comedy Club. whosmokesweed.me/ TheDopeShow Aug. 8 Lemonhaze Budtender Party, Spokane. Area budtenders and other industry supporters invited to come and enjoy themselves at the Glover Mansion. hello@lemonhaze.com

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Buddy Boy Farm keeps on keepin’on Natural grower continues to connect with consumers By JOE BUTLER EVERCANNABIS Writer

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t’s a tough time in Washington’s cannabis industry right now – growers are facing fierce competition, plummeting prices, and plenty of still-evolving rules and restrictions. No wonder the management team at Buddy Boy Farm has recently been given rougher, tougher, animal-themed nicknames by co-workers. Like Sales Manager D.J. Parker, who is now called “Gator,” or General Manager Galadriel Walser-Ruggles, who has been dubbed “Kraken.” It’s all in jest, mostly. But it shows the ups and downs the Tier 3 grower has experienced in the last five years as Washington’s legal adult-use cannabis system suffered growing pains, and how cute and cuddly nicknames just don’t cut it anymore. “We’ve had to do a lot of scratching and clawing sometimes, but we’ve never missed a payroll for our people,” Walser-Ruggles said.

Buddy Boy Farm, north of Spokane in Ford, near Reardan, was the ninth producer/processor in Washington to receive a state license and its product was one of the first units of legal cannabis sold in Spokane County. Some early licensees are no longer in business, and Parker also keeps close track of other growers that have shuttered in just the last year. The company even faced its own public relations challenge last fall when a Seattle cannabis store that randomly tests products for quality announced that a dangerous pesticide was found in the oil in a vape pen cartridge – and Buddy Boy’s name was on it. After closer examination, it turned out to be a strain that Buddy Boy Farms had never grown and a chemical they’ve never used. The processor that created and sold the oil had purchased plant pieces, or trim, from Buddy Boy and two other farms. After extracting oil from the plants, they packaged it with the Buddy Boy name and label.

The Buddy Boy team was certainly concerned, especially since the company has a long history of natural and organic farming methods. Steve and Margaret Walser, Galadriel’s parents, have been farming on their family property for more than 40 years and are also coowners in Buddy Boy. They also continue to grow organic blueberries and alfalfa, and operate a winery nearby. Buddy Boy officials quickly responded on social media and also sent out a letter to all retail partners clarifying these results. Parker spent more than a month visiting stores around the state reassuring them of Buddy Boy’s history and interest in continuing high standards of quality. “We did find out that we had a lot of people in our corner,” Walser-Ruggles said. “This also showed the value of the relationships we’ve built over the years.” Today, about 40 employees grow and prepare about 30 strains that are available statewide.

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Plants are grown in 12 greenhouses sports-style cards that were provided with – the set-up is officially called “indoor every flower purchase. Each collectible sungrown.” The roofs can be opened on card features a nice photo of a strain and bright days to provide additional natural stats about it on the back. Customers light. Exposure to sunlight also reduces are encouraged to collect the whole set, lighting/energy costs. Buddy Boy grows including the five new ones. all year – harvests take place every five to Walser-Ruggles said Buddy Boy will seven days. continue looking for ways for customers “We feel like we have the best of both to enjoy their product. They’re also worlds,” she said. “We’re also benefiting starting to see more interest from shops from my dad’s abilities to help keep costs that are also scrambling to get product on down.” their shelves. The company produces three brands In the meantime, they’re ready for of cannabis: Buddy Boy, considered mid- anything. range; LCG, a more budget-friendly line; “We’re a good firefighting team now,” and 420 Gold, the highest end which she said. “We all know what each of us contains certain premier hand-trimmed are responsible for and we’ve proven strains and the largest colas. 420 Gold is we’re great at putting out fires.” also sold in stylish glass jars. It also creates oil called Amazing Grace that has been known to promote Indoor grow operation at Buddy Boy relaxation. Some users say it improves Farm (above), photo by Joe Butler; 420 Gold jars (right), photo by Dan Cooley. their sleep. A new popular product is “Little Buddies,” which are smaller flower nuggets. “We had a greenhouse of Sour Diesel that came out a bit on the small side, so we came up with a new product so we wouldn’t lose what we grew, and it ended up that people loved it,” Walser-Ruggles said. Later this year, Buddy Boy Farm plans to release its second series of trading cards. A few years ago, it designed 18

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LONDON – A study published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal in May 2019 found that daily use of high-potency marijuana is associated with an increased risk of psychosis. Researchers analyzed data from sites in Europe and Brazil from 2010 to 2015. About 900 patients who were diagnosed with a first-episode psychosis at a mental health clinic were compared to a control group of 1,200. A number of factors – including genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological – can lead to psychosis, a mental disorder that causes abnormal thinking and perceptions. The study found that daily marijuana use was more common among patients with a first episode of psychosis compared with the control group. Researchers also observed that daily smoking of high-potency marijuana could increase the chances of developing psychosis by nearly five times. Led by Dr. Marta Di Forti of King’s College London, the study concluded that the “findings are consistent with previous epidemiological and experimental evidence suggesting that the use of cannabis with a high concentration of THC has more harmful effects on mental health than does use of weaker forms.” Such findings could impact attempts at legalization and regulation of cannabis. Source: Associated Press

CLINICAL TRIAL FOCUS ON CHILD BEHAVIOR MELBOURNE – Tilray, one of Canada’s largest cannabis producers, is working with Australian researchers to see if cannabis can help aggressive behavioral problems in children with intellectual disabilities. The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute is currently conducting a clinical trial with 10 pediatric participants between ages 8 and 16. Participants are prone to aggression and self-harm. Every day for eight weeks, each participant is either given a customized CBD-based product created by Tilray or a placebo. If the double-blind study indicates that behavior is improved, it could lead to development of alternative products to antipsychotics or antidepressants for younger patients with these health conditions or severe behavioral problems. Pediatric users of antidepressants often may experience more or different side effects than adult users. The study is expected to be published by 2020. “We are committed to advancing cannabinoid-based science to further understand the potential benefits of medical cannabis as a treatment option among these critical patient populations,” said Philippe Lucas, Tilray’s vice president of global patient research and access. “There is a serious need for more clinical data in our field, and we are proud to support research like this.” Source: The GrowthOp

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Study: Working teens

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By KAY JAMES EVERCANNABIS Correspondent

Employed adolescents are more likely to use marijuana than those who don’t work, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Adolescent Health. The study analyzed data from Washington’s 2010 and 2016 statewide school-based Healthy Youth Survey, which allowed scientists to compare usage before and after marijuana was legalized here. The surveys asked teens whether they had used marijuana within the past 30 days and about their workplaces. Researchers used a “difference and differences” approach, which included

“What we’ve seen since the retail market has opened is that access has increased, and costs have gone down.”

looking at the differences between working and not working and those differences over time. “Between 2010 and 2016, marijuana use decreased significantly among working and non-working eighth and 10th graders. Among working 12th graders, marijuana use increased significantly over time relative to non-working youth. … Associations were stronger for youth who worked more hours per week,” according to the study’s

abstract. Youths working in formal settings, such as for retail or service businesses, were more likely to use marijuana than non-working teens and teens working informal jobs, like babysitting. The study was led by Janessa Graves, Ph.D., an assistant professor at the Washington State

WSU College of Nursing Assistant Professor Janessa Graves

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University College of Nursing whose research focuses on adolescents and work, specifically injury behaviors. “I wasn’t shocked that working teens have a higher prevalence of marijuana use,” Graves said. “I am a bit surprised how the 12th graders’ patterns differed from the eighth and 10th graders. The 12th graders are acting more like adults.” More research needs to be done, but Graves says it’s possible the working youths who use marijuana could be getting it from their adult coworkers or use because they are exposed to more unhealthy behaviors on the job. “One thing I really like to highlight though is that so much of it depends on quality of the workplace,” Graves said. “Some places are really good for adolescents to work. Not all workplaces are created equal.” The article, titled “Employment and Marijuana Use Among Washington State Adolescents Before and After Legalization of Retail Marijuana,” points out that there has been much research to show the importance of social influence on adolescent substance use. It also says that adolescent marijuana use has harmful effects on academic performance, mental health, and later chemical dependence. The study and Graves suggest that marijuana usage by working youths can possibly be deterred using the same

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strategies used to prevent alcohol and tobacco usage, including increased prices and restricting access. “What we’ve seen since the retail market has opened is that access has increased, and costs have gone down,” Graves said. Counteracting that could help deter teens from using marijuana. The quality of the workplace and parental involvement are also key factors to prevention. “Older teens start acting more like adults, but there’s pretty good science out there that it’s really in their best interest not to use marijuana until they’re older,” Graves

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said. “Parents should monitor the safety of kids at work. … Have this open discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of working and how to navigate those pressures, not just with cannabis.” In addition to Graves, study authors include Jennifer M. Whitehill, Ph.D., of the University of Massachusetts Amherst; Mary E. Miller, nurse consultant; Ashley Brooks-Russell, Ph.D., of the University of Colorado; and Susan M. Richardson and Julia A. Dilley, Ph.D., of the Oregon Health Authority.

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Mental health pros provide conflicting info on marijuana’s value By TRACY DAMON EVERCANNABIS Correspondent

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e all hear stories of marijuana working wonders for people with chronic pain, seizures, and other physical health issues. But while research is limited and any conclusions must include all sorts of legal disclaimers, it may have some mental health value as well. “Marijuana is frequently used as a Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) treatment for epilepsy, post-traumatic stress disorder and chronic pain, among other potentially debilitating illnesses,” said Dr. Jameson Lontz, a psychologist at Blue Mountain Psychology in Spokane. “Data shows that 2.8 million Americans use marijuana as CAM, and 22.2 million recreationally.” But what about people who don’t “Marijuana is frequently use it for fun or physical ailments, but to try to treat mental health issues? It used as a Complementary is commonly known that many people and Alternative Medicine self-prescribe marijuana for anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive (CAM) treatment for disorder and other reasons or health conditions. epilepsy, post-traumatic The American Psychiatric Association stress disorder and has actually taken a firm stance, Lontz said, that there is no current scientific chronic pain, among evidence that marijuana is in any way beneficial for the treatment of any other potentially psychiatric disorder. In fact, the APA debilitating illnesses.” emphasizes “…strong association of cannabis use with the onset of psychiatric disorders.” The APA says standard marijuana use

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recent study at University of Colorado Boulder revealed that approximately 80 percent of adult cannabis consumers endorse using cannabis products before and/or after exercising. The study surveyed over 600 adult users in states with full legal cannabis access to examine attitudes and behaviors about use when engaging in physical activity. “There is a stereotype that cannabis use leads people to be lazy and couch-locked and not physically active, but these data suggest that this is not the case,” said Angela Bryan, the study’s senior author and a professor in the UC Boulder Department of Psychology and Neuroscience and the Institute for Cognitive Science, in a university release.

SATIVA AND STRETCH The research is backed up by the activities of some people in

Washington’s cannabis community. Twice a week, Cinder North budtender Daniel Nagel leads hourlong Yin yoga sessions in the break room at the cannabis retailer’s office (next door to the downtown location). He’s practiced yoga for 10 years and has been teaching for over two years. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to share something I enjoy,” he said, following a relaxing morning yoga session with seven coworkers. Ashley Peterson, who co-owns Cinder, explained that management holds regular “employee investment meetings” to learn how they can help staff thrive and meet their goals. “Since Daniel is a yoga teacher, we thought it would be a cool way for staff to connect and relax,” she said. Along with yoga, the group is active in other ways. Several attendees mentioned jogging, biking and hiking as methods of exercise, as well as lifting weights.

Several team members participated in Bloomsday together this year. Keegan McClung, Cinder’s marketing manager, works out every day and uses cannabisinfused topicals as a recovery tool.

“You want just enough to heighten the experience.” He also adds tinctures to his postworkout protein shake. The group also uses cannabis products pre-workout, agreeing that it makes the overall experience more enjoyable. For Marketing Assistant Seth Pickens, he finds that products with a lot of CBD help him stay loose during yoga. “It’s easier to get to a meditative

Cinder budtender Daniel Nagel leads a yoga class for his coworkers.

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space,� Pickens said. Operations Assistant Brianna McCoy said that using cannabis before a workout makes it feel like less of a chore. When asked if they had any health or safety concerns about using cannabis during physical activity, the group agreed that it’s important to know yourself and how you’ll react to a product, and to consider what type of activity you’re undertaking – using cannabis in a low-key yoga session with friends is a different scenario than, say, mountain climbing. “When you’re working out and already tired, and then take an indica, it could affect you more,� McClung said. If you’re going to incorporate cannabis into a workout, the group suggested going “low and slow.� “You want just enough to heighten the experience,� Peterson said.

AT HIGHER LEVELS Although people who are casually active or hobby athletes might not have concerns about using cannabis,

athletes who compete professionally probably shouldn’t risk using it. “Bloomsday doesn’t have an ofďŹ cial policy about participants using cannabis, although I believe the elite athletes who are drug tested might be prohibited from using marijuana products,â€? said Bloomsday founder and recently retired Race Director Don Kardong in an email. The annual road race follows the USA Track & Field and International Association of Athletics Federation rules governing drug testing. Both organizations are signatories to the World AntiDoping Code, which is maintained by the World Anti-Doping Agency. A substance is included in the WADA Prohibited List that satisďŹ es any two of the following three criteria: s )T HAS THE POTENTIAL TO ENHANCE OR enhances sport performance. s )T REPRESENTS AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL health risk to the athlete. s )T VIOLATES THE SPIRIT OF SPORT

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The agency’s list of prohibited substances includes natural and synthetic cannabinoids that contain psychoactive THC, but exempts cannabidiol (CBD), which has no psychoactive activity. WADA clariďŹ es that while synthetic cannabidiol is not prohibited, natural CBD extracted from cannabis plants may contain varying concentrations of THC. These restrictions don’t apply to non-elite Bloomsday participants, but use of any cannabis product in public is not allowed in Washington, so we don’t recommend vaping across the ďŹ nish line. When asked if Bloomsday would accept sponsorship from a cannabis company, Kardong said that decision would be made by the Board of Directors, but “since Bloomsday is family oriented, the Board would probably decide against it. For similar reasons, no alcohol spirits have been Bloomsday sponsors.â€?

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CULTURE & LIFESTYLE By TARYN MICKELSON

EVERCANNABIS Correspondent

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Fashion designers exploring, rediscovering potential benefits of hemp

e’ve heard a lot lately about hempbased CBD and its alleged medical benefits. But hemp also has a long history in textiles and fabric, and it is currently receiving another look due to the growing interest in all things cannabis – along with loosening laws that allow for its cultivation. Hemp fabric is antimicrobial, antibacterial, hypo-allergenic, thermo-regulating, naturally pest-resistant and UV-resistant, leading some to call it the hero of natural fabrics. It’s believed to be one of the first plants to be spun into useable fabric 10,000 years ago in China. It also was planted at the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, in the hopes that it would naturally remove toxins and pollutants from soil and groundwater. Within 100 days a typical hemp crop can produce enough fiber or seed to manufacture up to 50,000 products. Not only does hemp grow well in different climates and soils, but plants can grow closely together, allowing for 250 percent more fiber to be produced than conventional cotton. It also doesn’t need much water; it usually takes 20,000 liters of water to grow 1 kilogram of cotton, equivalent to a pair of jeans and a T-shirt. Hemp needs less than half that amount for the same outcome. Hemp is quite durable and does not need herbicides or pesticides to grow, so creates an ultra-safe fabric. As hemp grows, it replenishes the soil with nitrogen and other nutrients, while removing toxic chemicals using a process called phytol-remediation. With the removal of restrictions on cultivating and processing of hemp fabric, we’re seeing the emergence of several American hemp designer brands, like Northern California’s Rawganique and Los Angeles-based Seeker. Internationally, you’ll find brands like Italy’s Opera Campi and Australia’s The Hemp Temple. One brand, Hempest, has been producing clothing for 20 years, and another brand, Nomads Hemp Wear, refers to itself as “the pioneer of hemp and organic eco-clothing

evolution” and focuses on urban design. Canada’s Canopy Growth has taken a major interest into hemp research, and is building a hemp industrial park in New York. Construction is planned this summer on a 308,000 square foot facility that will focus on hemp extraction and hemp manufacturing. Has hemp reached Eastern Washington yet? Kind of. Spokane residents Liorah Wichser and Sarah Lorraine Edwards opened and later closed Nayeli Clothing. They created chic hoodies and other apparel made of hemp, wool, cotton, plus a little Lycra or Dintex thrown in. These items were sold at outdoor festivals and online. Wichser and Edwards were interested in keeping production local instead of outsourcing internationally. They also found a way to use organic plant matter marked as waste from area cannabis growers in their fabric. Unfortunately the expenses were just too great to complete a planned production shop without a profitable investor so the company shut down. “I put every penny I had into this business, even got grant awards, but it still wasn’t enough,” Wichser said. “I am hoping there is still a way to bring it to life in the future.” According to a report from data analytics firm New Frontier Data, global hemp retail sales totaled $3.7 billion in 2018 and are estimated to grow to $5.7 billion by 2020. Hemp also has the opportunity to improve environmental conditions as well as practices in the fashion and textile manufacturing world. According to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, this sector is considered one of the most polluting industries in the world. The UNFCCC estimates that the fashion industry is responsible for 10 percent of global carbon emissions and could rise by more than 60 percent by 2030, a definite contrast to traditional polluters like coal that are looking for ways to reduce their footprint.

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SNOOP

DOGG returns to Spokane

Hip-hop performer, entrepreneur brings two shows to Northern Quest this summer By TYLER WILSON

EVERCANNABIS Correspondent

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f course Snoop Dogg has his own cookbook. But the recipes might not be what you think. The hip-hop star is known for many things – millions of albums sold, an extensive filmography, TV game show host, linguistic innovator (often involving an –izzle suffix), etc. Snoop, who will appear for two ‘highly’-anticipated shows (see what we did there?) at the Northern Quest Resort & Casino July 18-19, is also one of the most famous ambassadors for the marijuana industry. After years of being synonymous with cannabis culture, Snoop got into the business himself in 2015 with the launch of Leafs By Snoop, a line of cannabis products designed to attract upscale customers (and fans of the rapper, obviously). Leafs launched shortly after the creation of the digital media platform MERRY JANE, which features editorial content about the cannabis industry, original videos, and a database of strains and dispensaries. Given all this, it would be reasonable to expect that Snoop’s new cookbook to be bulging with marijuana-infused recipes. But no. The book, “From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg’s Kitchen,” aims for mouth-watering, herb-free soul food creations. Recipes include “Remix Gin & Juice,” a play on one of Snoop’s biggest hits, and “Go Shorty, It’s Your Birthday Cake,” which is, you know, cake. Fans looking for Snoop’s marijuana-infused ideas probably won’t need to wait too long though, because he told Ellen DeGeneres on a recent appearance on her talk show that a second cookbook is inevitable. The world of cookbooks and daytime talk show appearances may still seem odd to early Snoop’s longtime fans. Born Calvin Broadus Jr., he was discovered by Dr. Dre of N.W.A., appearing on Dre’s debut solo album “The Chronic” in 1992. Snoop became a mega-star on his own at Death Row Records, releasing

Snoop Dogg performs onstage at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. (Photo by Paul R. Giunta /Invision/AP)

the quadruple platinum album “Doggystyle” in 1993 and the double platinum follow-up “The Doggfather” in 1996. After leaving Death Row records, Snoop continued a steady stream of successful output through the 90s and 2000s, acting in films like “Training Day” and “Soul Plane” and releasing a reggae album under the name Snoop Lion, all the while exploring a variety of creative and professional endeavours. He began hosting a Snoop-infused revival of the game show “The Joker’s Wild” in 2017, and he sits down regularly with lifestyle icon Martha Stewart (a fellow marijuana enthusiast and business owner) on the popular VH1 series, “Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party.” So the cookbook makes complete sense, and these recent ventures have certainly factored into

Snoop’s 2018 star inception on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Add that accolade to 17 Grammy nominations, more than 35 million records sold, and yes, a spot in the WWE wrestling Hall of Fame. The multi-hyphenate hip-hop star will likely stick to music when he visits Spokane this July with Warren G for Northern Quest Resort & Casino Outdoor Summer Concerts; the venue has a firm no cannabis policy. Heavy demand for the initial date led to the addition of a second show. At press time, tickets for the July 18 show remained available. Tickets range from $59-$109, available through Tickets West outlets. Friday, July 19 show is listed as sold out, but check for added availability. Visit NorthernQuest.com for more information.

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NATIONAL BRIEFS

Facebook still forbids online sales

Kansas OKs medical oil

MENLO PARK, Calif. – Although the largest social media company allows users to buy and sell many products, it still hasn’t changed its tune on cannabis.

TOPEKA, Kan. – Gov. Laura Kelly recently signed a bill that allows people with certain health conditions to use cannabis oil without prosecution.

Although Kansas still doesn’t allow recreational or medical marijuana commerce, the new law does protect individuals who possess certain types of extracted oil from being arrested or criminally charged. The oil must have 5 percent or less of THC, and the user or their health care provider must document that they have been unable to find relief through pharmaceuticals. “Claire and Lola’s Law” was initiated by Scott and Gwen Hartley, whose 12-year-old daughter Lola has microcephaly, a medical condition in which the brain does not develop properly, resulting in a number of medical issues. Their daughter, Claire, died from the same condition in 2018.

The family says that small amounts of oil are able to help their daughter’s pain and anxiety and makes it easier for her to sleep.

Lawmakers who sponsored the bill emphasized that the approved types of oil wouldn’t have psychoactive effects. Law enforcement did express concern that officers would have difficulty of determining on the spot the ingredients in unknown oil, especially the percentage of THC. The law went into effect July 1.

Source: Leafly

NFL to study pain relief possibilities NEW YORK, N.Y. –

The NFL and NFL National Players Association may reconsider their tough stand against all cannabis products.

Commissioner Roger Goodell has maintained that the league would only allow cannabis if it was established as valid by medical and scientific experts, which was virtually impossible due to little current mainstream research.

Both organizations recently announced the formation of two committees. One will evaluate the I think this potential use of marijuana as a demonstrates pain-relief tool the spirit of for players, and cooperation we the other will review policies have around and procedures for each team over the health and safety use of prescription issues. medication.

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This move is a shift from previous positions. While prominent former players and even some current players have advocated cannabis products as an alternative to more addictive prescriptions for pain management, the league has been firmly against it.

Players who do use cannabis products could be suspended or face significant fines. The new committees will come together to offer recommendations on medical issues.

“I think this demonstrates the spirit of cooperation we have around health and safety issues,” said Allen Sills, the NFL’s chief medical officer. “Both of these groups are about providing the best health care we can to players.” Source: The Associated Press

At its May policy meeting, Facebook officials affirmed that cannabis-affiliated businesses can describe their products and users can find them in searches, but site officials will prohibit any efforts to sell, trade or barter cannabis directly.

The main reason for this is the conflict with U.S. federal laws against marijuana and the laws of other countries, since Facebook has users from around the world.

Users, however, can buy and sell CBD products without THC, plus cannabis seeds and paraphernalia such as pipes or rolling papers, since these can also be used for tobacco. Before this decision to continue its ban, Facebook actually considered three proposals to increase access, such as allowing sales from brick-and-mortar shops in communities or counties where cannabis is legal. It also plans to train more content moderators on how to better police cannabis businesses, whether they’re promoting themselves or actually engaging in sales.

Cannabis will now be considered in the same category of firearms, which also can’t be sold or traded over Facebook. Source: Marketwatch

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Washington State University is conducting a study on cannabis retailers’ experiences with customer cannabis purchases, including experiences, perceptions and views about cannabis purchases from pregnant women. We are seeking to interview owners and employees of cannabis retail stores who have worked in a cannabis retail store within the last year. You must be at least 21 years old to participate. You will be asked to participate in a short, recorded interview (30-60 minutes) by phone. All identifying information will be removed from your interview. You will earn a $50 gift card for your participation.

To participate in the “Cannabis retailers’ perspectives” study, Please call: 509-358-7707

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LEARN & GROW

Q& A What are the benefits of a medical recognition card? BY ROB MEJIA EVERCANNABIS Correspondent

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I’m thinking of getting a Washington state medical cannabis card. Is there a difference between medical cannabis and recreational/adultuse cannabis in terms of the plant? What else do I need to know about getting a medical card? Signed, Medical Max

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Let’s start with the differences. There aren’t any! The plant remains the same – what is different is the purpose. Medical marijuana is used for a medical condition. A shop authorized to provide medical marijuana can recommend certain strains and methods of consumption specific to address certain conditions. For instance, joint pain often responds well to cannabis that is higher in CBD. If the patient is concerned about getting high, staff might

recommend a CBD-dominant strain. Patients seeking to substitute cannabis for opiods may respond better to a strain higher in THC. Washington has had a medical cannabis program since 1998 and was one of the first states to legalize recreational adult-use cannabis in 2012. As the market matured, medical cannabis merged with the recreational cannabis market. This means that many medical-only dispensaries closed or adapted to cater to both medical and recreational users. There are 176 medicallyendorsed cannabis stores in Washington, which means a certified medical cannabis consultant is always on staff and can issue medical cards to patients with qualifying conditions. Visit www.doh. wa.gov/MedicalMarijuana to find a current list of medically endorsed stores. Qualifying medical conditions

here include cancer, HIV, MS, epilepsy and seizures, spasticity disorders, intractable pain, glaucoma, Chron’s disease, hepatitis C, anorexia/wasting syndrome, chronic renal failure, PTSD, and traumatic brain injury. While there is no state registration fee for a medical cannabis card, you will have to pay doctor’s fees which usually range from about $100 to $250. By now you are probably asking, “Why would I go through the trouble of getting a medical card when I can just walk into a dispensary if I’m 21-plus?” Good question! There are three main differences between medical cannabis patients and adult users: • Recreational users must pay a 37 percent sales tax on cannabis items; it’s less for those with a medical marijuana recognition card. • Medical patients can purchase three times the amount of

cannabis flower and associated products than recreational users. For flower, it is 3 ounces versus 1 ounce. • Medical patients can grow plants for their personal use while general adult users are forbidden from growing their own. The reasons to choose one over another are completely about your personal needs and level of comfort. Whatever you decide, your first few experiences will be about figuring out what cannabis product(s) you want to use and how much to use. The goal is to find the lowest dosage that delivers the desired results. Some doctors will

be able to help, but don’t be surprised if your doctor is not well-versed in cannabis. Whether they are or not, it is always a good idea to be your own advocate. Check out Project CBD (ProjectCBD. org) and Leafly (Leafly.com) for more information on speaking with your doctor, visiting a shop and choosing your medicine and method of consumption.

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Learn About RSO

Many stores recommend extract By CARA WIETSTOCK EVERCANNABIS Correspondent

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f you’ve ever walked into a cannabis retailer asking about medical cannabis, you may have seen or heard the term ‘RSO.’ Those three letters are often mentioned as a potentially beneficial product for all types of conditions. But not everyone, including some budtenders, actually knows what makes this product unique. The acronym stands for Rick Simpson Oil. Cannabis activist and “hemperoer” Jack Herer bestowed the moniker on this particular extract to honor Simpson, a cancer patient who developed and championed the use of the oil for possible benefits. Simpson was a resident of Canada diagnosed with a form of skin cancer called basal cell carcinoma. Even though doctors regularly removed cancerous growths, they always returned, often with more vigor. By 2002 doctors told Simpson that they had given up on being able to remove them effectively, an announcement that encouraged the avid plant hobbyist to search for a more natural and less invasive means of healing himself. Simpson learned of a study, published in the

Journal of the National Cancer Institute in 1975, in which THC was found to kill cancer cells in mice. He began to develop his method to extract cannabis oil, and found personal success in using his homemade extract topically to treat his lesions. He applied the oil directly on his affected skin and covered it with a bandage for four days. Then, he discovered the growth had completely disappeared. Not only was Simpson shocked about how well the extract worked, but he was also dismayed that the plant used to manufacture it was legally prohibited and kept from the public. Simpson began telling anyone who would listen that cannabis oil had cured his cancer. According to an interview he did with Telegraph, a Serbian magazine, everyone just laughed at him at first. The mockery didn’t stop his passion for cannabisbased medicine, however. Simpson set out to personally provide his cannabis oil to cancer patients. He grew plants in his backyard, produced the oil, and gave it to patients for free. In 2004 he expanded his educational reach by establishing his website phoenixtears.ca. He didn’t patent the oil or attempt to profit off of this endeavor. He simply wanted people in need to have access to the relief he had experienced. His efforts came to a halt in 2009 when the Royal Canadian Mounted Police raided his home. He now makes it very clear that he cannot supply the oil to anyone anymore, but his website still has directions

on how to make and administer the high-THC, full spectrum cannabis oil that he once used and advocated. The cannabis icon, who now lives in Europe, recommends topical or edible use to activate anti-cancer proponents with cannabis extracts, although he does not deny that some users can experience therapeutic benefits for other ailments through inhalation. While some people like making the oil themselves, various processors make and sell it at cannabis retailers. In Washington shops, RSO is often found as a thick dark material in a plastic syringe. Patients are instructed to eat a small portion of oil – about the size of a grain of rice – three times a day. After one week at this dosage, the website recommends doubling the dose every four days for the first six weeks of treatment for any condition. At this rate, during week five through 12 a patient will ingest one gram of RSO each day. The dosage goal is to ingest 60 grams of RSO in a 90-day period for optimal results. With RSO costing around $35-70 a gram in Washington, self-treatment can create a real financial challenge. Few insurance companies cover this medicine, so a complete regimen may cost up to $4,000 out of pocket. Washington residents with medical authorization can grow a few plants at home if they want to create RSO by following Simpson’s online instructions. Rick Simpson Oil is often touted as a cure-all and may be the first thing many budtenders hand a customer seeking general medical options, due to the strength of the THC and the vivid online testimonials shared by cancer patients.

RSO is also known for not tasting very good. Budtenders say that customers have shared various secrets to make it go down a little easier: • Put the dose into the bottom of a straw, put the straw into a smoothie and take them together. • Spread the dose over toast, masking it with your favorite condiments. • Put it under your tongue and ignore the bitter taste.

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YOU’RE HIRED!

Plenty of employment opportunities in 502 Story and photo by TERRY BAIN EVERCANNABIS Correspondent

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ne of the greatest benefits of any new product or industry is new jobs, and the cannabis cohort has proven to be an especially revvedup engine of job creation. If you’re out of work or seeking something new, you may have even asked, “How do I get myself a cannabis gig?” Well, first of all, you must be 21 years old. As with any industry, there are a variety of ways in, and since the business is booming, there are multitudes of producers, retailers and affiliate businesses clamoring for their cut of the green. The easiest way to start to grab your own share is to know someone who’s already in it. This may not seem like a helpful tip, but honestly there are enough people currently working in cannabis that you probably already know someone with a cannaconnection. Consider sending out a social media query to see if they have Retailers such as Greenhand in Spokane offer opportunities for employment. a lead. Even if that person can’t hire you directly, they may direct you to need to be a pro going in. customers who may or may not know someone who can. Trimmers are like the manicurists of what they want. You’ll help them pick The second-best avenue for entry is the cannabis world. Attention to detail the perfect strain, the most appropriate your own knowledge or experience and and knowledge of the plant are required. edible, or the best delivery method for being ready to start at the bottom if Trimmers must manicure/prune the their needs. needed, such as a trimmer or budtender plants without damaging the valuable Because of the broad knowledge position. Neither of these jobs are slambuds, increasing the “bag appeal” of the expected, additional training is likely dunk “you’re hired” positions for even product and maximizing its value. to be necessary. It’s possible to get that the biggest cannabis aficionado, but As a trimmer you will be exposed to training on the job, but there are also a there is a growing demand for both, and many aspects of the growing business, number of online training programs to each presents an opportunity to learn the and attention to detail combined with a give you the foundation and get yourself ins and outs of two very distinct aspects good work ethic and interpersonal skills noticed by a shop manager or owner. of the business. can lead to other opportunities. There are currently three training A lot of people in the industry start But maybe you’re more interested in programs approved to offer Consultant out as trimmers because there is a sales or have retail/customer service Certification Training in Washington, high demand. This doesn’t mean that experience. As a budtender, you are two of which offer training online. good trimming doesn’t take practice or the face of the cannabis industry to Also, if you’re interested in the expertise; it just means that you don’t

medical aspects of marijuana, you’ll need a Medical Marijuana Consultant Certificate to fill this role at licensed stores that work with medical patients. This is a longer class. Once you get beyond entry level, there are many other positions you can try out: Dispensary Manager, Master Grower, Extractor, Laboratory Worker, Driver, Assistant Grower, Administrator, Marketing/Sales/Brand Ambassador, Buyer, Security – even Writer or Social Media Manager. Or, if you have the cash, vision, and motivation you can try Entrepreneur. There are literally hundreds of people going into the cannabis business. If you have the desire to learn and the “next great idea,” you might just take the plunge yourself.

Consultant Certification Training in Washington State Advanced Learning Management System from Medical Marijuana 411 Online, based in Redmond 844-411-0500 ext. 813 medicalmarijuanalearning.com/cannabiseducation/washington/medical-marijuanaconsultant-certification-program/ Medical Marijuana Institute In-person, based in Lynnwood (206) 228-5943 mmjinstitute.org/ Seattle Central College Cannabis Institute and the Academy of Cannabis Science Online, based in Seattle (206) 934-5448 learnatcentral.org/professionaldevelopment/certificate-programs/medicalmarijuana-consultant/

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STATE BRIEFS

Two Tri-Cities residents face federal charges

Clark County considers changing access VANCOUVER – The Clark County Council is reconsidering its ban on recreational cannabis. A county-wide ban has been effect since 2014, but a different make-up of council members as of last fall and requests from the community to reexamine the issue has prompted the council to hold several work sessions to discuss possible impacts on the local economy, public health, law enforcement and land use/zoning if the rules change. Council Chair Eileen Quiring, who has remained an opponent of recreational cannabis, emphasized that these are healthy discussions to have, and if any change does happen, it would be a protracted process. Although recreational cannabis retailers or farms are illegal in unincorporated areas of the county, they are allowed within Vancouver city limits. Recreational and medical cannabis is also legal in nearby Oregon. In April, a work session discussed public health and legal matters, and a May session examined what changes would be needed to the county code if the ban was removed. If the council does approve this change, cannabis activity could be allowed after 90 days on a temporary basis, followed by another 90 days of deliberation that will include public input before a permanent change takes effect. Source: Vancouver Sun

Hempfest files lawsuit against WSLCB SEATTLE – The

organizers of Seattle Hempfest filed a lawsuit on June 4, 2019, to challenge the constitutionality of Washington State’s restrictions of the free speech rights of i502 businesses, according to a press release.

Seattle Events, the nonprofit corporation that produces Hempfest, and two 502-licensed businesses challenge that “the overbroad free speech restrictions” enacted by the Legislature and the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) through new advertising restrictions would prevent businesses from identifying themselves and sharing information unrelated to advertising at Hempfest. The complaint also alleges that the WSLCB attempted to dissuade 502 licensees from Hempfest participation, indicating

they could be cited for violating advertising regulations, resulting in potential fines, penalties and loss of license.

“We believe that the new interpretation of Washington State’s 502 ad guidelines are so overreaching and restrictive as to be unconstitutional,” said Hempfest director Vivian McPeak. “Businesses engaged in the cannabis industry in Washington State should also have the legal right to publicly show their support for political issues and causes of their choosing.”

The 28th Seattle Hempfest is scheduled for Aug. 16-18, 2019, at three adjacent parks on Seattle’s waterfront. Admission to the annual “Protestival,” which features music, speakers, forums, advocacy groups and vendors, is free and open to the public. Source: Hempfest.org

KENNEWICK – A 34-year-old mother is facing federal charges following an explosion in her laundry room that authorities say was related to hash oil extraction. Charging documents indicated that Leanne Parsons told officers she was trying to extract hash oil in her laundry room after watching how-to videos on YouTube. This process of turning marijuana plants into more potent oil is considered dangerous because a common ingredient in the process is highly-combustible butane. Parsons was indicted by a U.S. District Court grand jury in May, charged with reckless endangerment, maintaining a drug-involved premise and manufacturing hash oil and marijuana. An investigation by the Kennewick Police Department showed that the December explosion took place when vapors ignited, injuring Parsons and one of her sons. Firefighters found a large amount of marijuana and butane tubes. A further police search with a warrant found cannabis resin, an electric griddle and 12 cans of butane. If convicted, she could face up to 10 years in prison. Parsons is the second Tri-Cities resident facing charges for extraction-related explosions. Gabriel C. Schumacher is expected to stand trial July 15 in Richland, charged with endangering human life, maintaining a drug-involved premises and manufacturing hash oil and marijuana.

Source: Tri-City Herald

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