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Happy New Year! Hope everyone’s resolutions make it into fruition, and none are broken by Groundhog Day, if not sooner!

excited enough to try somewhere new, whether it’s price, products, service, or even intangibles like your place’s look/feel/vibe.

We’re coming up with our own list of things we want to do, and things we want to do better. We can’t tell you all of them, yet, since they’re still in the “good idea” stage and not ready for public consumption.

On the grow side there are more than 1,200 producer/processors statewide, most who believe they are growing the best stuff around. Perhaps they are, but the only way to know for sure is to try it. And the only ways for people to try it is if a) a budtender recommends it, or b) consumers ask for it.

One on our list is “put on a real cool event for the public and the cannabis community,” and we’ve already reserved a venue and a weekend in May. Planning is moving at a fast pace, but we welcome any questions and suggestions. Details will be given SOON on booths and sponsorship options. Another “need to do in 2019” on our list is “help 502 businesses get the word out better.” If your resolution is similar, perfect! There are now nearly 40 retailers in Spokane County, when there were less than 20 two years ago. There are about 400 shops statewide, but three times as many growers. For the retailers who already have a strong customer base, you want to make sure you do everything you can to keep your customers loyal and new ones coming in. New retailers need to ﬁnd ways to get people

Our publication can help everyone – we love telling stories, whether it’s sharing what makes a strain or a company special or a shop unique. We have the largest distribution of any cannabis publication in the state and can be found at nearly 100 stores. We’re happy to work with businesses and provide opportunities for stories and advertising, and we really like hearing from our readers about their suggestions and questions for what they want to learn about. If your New Year’s resolutions include learning, we can ﬁnd ways to help each other!

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SHOP TALK UNCLE IKE’S NOW TESTING

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SEATTLE — Uncle Ike’s, which has several stores in the Seattle area, recently began its own pesticide testing program.

VANCOUVER — The Herbery, an East Vancouver shop, shut down for 10 days in November as part of a penalty for selling product to a teen last winter.

The store staff randomly tests at least five items in inventory once a month for the presence of common pesticides. If an illegal one is found or the amount detected is larger than legal limits, that product is removed. If a company’s products fail another test, the shops will no longer work with that vendor. The shop created the program in response to Washington not requiring mandatory pesticide testing for cannabis growers, unlike other states. Individual testing may take place based on concerns or complaints, but isn’t mandatory. This has led to some retailers to perform their own tests, including Uncle Ike’s and Origins Recreational, which requires all new vendors to certify they don’t use restricted pesticides, and then tests the first batch. The first product to fail Uncle Ike’s testing was Exotitikz’s Mimosa No. 26, a cartridge. Testing showed it had 3.368 parts of piperonyl butoxide per million, higher than the state standard of 2 parts per million. “It’s the growers’ responsibility to know what they’re using,” said owner Ian Eisenberg, “It’s our responsibility to live up to LCB rules and laws.” Source: The Stranger

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A second budtender also failed to check his ID at time of purchase. The teen was a 19-year-old investigative aide employed by the LCB. Both employees were ﬁred. This was the second “strike” for the shop due to a previous underage violation. Co-owner Jim Mullen appealed the decision but also installed a scanner and improved ID checking procedures. It no longer recognizes “vertical format” IDs which can be issued to minors. Employees are encouraged to check ID of anyone who looks to be under 40.

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New Year, New Goals By THERESA TANNER EVERCANNABIS Writer

The most common New Year’s resolutions rarely change. Get healthier – eat better, get more sleep, exercise, lose weight. Save money or get out of debt. Learn a new skill or hobby. Quit drinking or smoking.

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And, yes, quitting smoking cannabis might show up on a few lists … although, that also might indicate an intention to explore other methods of consumption (tinctures, edibles, etc.).

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And, who knows? Some people in Washington might even want to add, “Try cannabis” to their 2019 resolution list! As the public grows more accustomed to its decriminalized status, more people are starting to explore this world for fun, for potential medical beneﬁts or both. More cannabis and strong sales are two items on the resolution list of local farmers, processors and retailers. Evercannabis spoke with a few industry representatives to see what they’ve learned in 2018 and what they’re looking forward to.

For cannabis aficionados always on the lookout for the newest thing, budtender and marketing specialist Sam Amador thinks that Royals Cannabis on North Division should be your first stop. Maintaining its reputation of bringing “the best, most exclusive product that Spokane has to offer, at the best at every price range” is at the top of Royals Cannabis resolution list. “There are people who are always on the hunt for new products,” he said. “Rest assured you’ll find something here.”

GROW OP FARMS The past year was quite productive for Grow Op Farms. Along with launching two new products, Flav Edibles and Pax Era Pods, it added another 50 employees, bringing the companywide total to approximately 500. While 2018 brought some difﬁculties regarding a new interpretation of a LCB rule concerning candied edibles, Grow Op is planning to collaborate with other producers in an effort to save the edible market from potential product loss in the future. “In 2019, we hope for continued growth,” said chief operating ofﬁcer Katrina McKinley, adding that the company is launching a new skin care non-solvent extracts line called Six/Fifths. “I’m very excited about this line of skin products including balms, lotions and lip care products,” McKinley said.

One product he says you won’t ﬁnd anywhere else in Spokane is Artisan Canna Cigars. These handmade, high-end cannabis cigars out of California cost $100, and are only available at three retailers in Washington; the other two are in Seattle. While staying on the forefront of new products, Royals Cannabis is also committed to maintaining its high standards, carefully vetting potential products for quality. Across the industry, Amador hopes to see continued growth across the board. “We love to see other growers and retailers succeed,” he said. “The industry is a huge melting pot, there’s a lot of love and positivity. I’m happy to see others grow, as well as continued success for us.”

TOKER FRIENDLY Changes are on the horizon at Toker Friendly, but manager Jennifer Hill can’t reveal too much just yet. “We continue to roll with the punches of a changing industry, and focus on keeping an inventory that will meet the needs of our customers,” she said at their Airway Heights location.

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Since opening in August 2016, Hill has observed that customers appreciate that their location is “off the beaten path,” giving customers a bit more privacy when they come to shop. An industry-wide challenge Hill anticipates in 2019 is the new rules regarding the sale of cannabis infused candies. Hill hopes to add edible options that will satisfy Toker Friendly customers while remaining compliant with the legal requirements, suggesting that they’ll begin to carry more baked and savory items. “We want to have as big a selection of items as possible, especially a variety of CBD items,” Hill said. Along with continued industry growth, across the board and for Toker Friendly individually, Hill hopes that some of the competitiveness between various cannabis retailers will calm down. “We’ve lost some of the community aspect of the industry,” she said. “We want to be able to talk to other stores, to share our experiences.” If there was more dialogue between those in the business, Hill thinks there might not be as much animosity. “We send our customers to other stores if we don’t have something they want. We’ll say, ‘Hey, check these guys out,’ and hope other stores will recommend us as well.”

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“This year is going to be a pivotal year” for the cannabis industry, said WACA Executive Director and Lobbyist Vicki Christophersen. On a Dec. 5 media conference call regarding the upcoming legislative agenda for the trade association of cannabis producers, processors and retailers, Christophersen called the association’s agenda “aggressive and ambitious” because these are issues its members “feel strongly about.”

WACA is focusing on five key policy priorities in 2019: • Compliance reform to model the cannabis industry on the systems in place at Labor and Industries • Clarifying what is/is not a medical claim to allow explanatory labeling in products • Allowing out-of-state investment • Aligning cannabis penalty system with alcohol industry standards • Reversing rules about limited merchandising and sale of certain nonTHC products in licensed retail stores. Christophersen said multiple lawmakers representing both sides of the aisle have agreed to sponsor bills proposing these changes. “We are currently gathering signatures, and hope to have these bills prefiled before the session,” she said. The Washington State Legislature will convene for its regular session Jan. 14. Christophersen also spoke about the latest update to the current candied edibles issue, which “threw the industry into chaos” in October and resulted in the loss of tens of thousands of dollars in sales among WACA members. After discussing the new rules with LCB Director Rick Garza, Christophersen explained, “There will be more clarity on what is allowed in terms of shapes and colors, but no particular product or type of product will be banned, as it was previously stated.” She said the LCB will not be looking at what a product is, but what it looks like. The confusion about candied edibles, Christopherson said, is relevant to WACA’s focus on compliance reform, hoping to see more collaboration between the LCB and licensees in the future. “It’s been a learning experience for us all,” she said.

Starting in 2019, Grow Op Farms may need to change the colors of some of its chewy candy products due to regulatory concerns that some edibles could potentially appeal to children. Left photo, Kimberly Miller for Evercannabis. Right photo provided by Jesse Tinsley, The Spokesman-Review.

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WESTERN REGIONAL CANNABIS BUSINESS ALLIANCE LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY CONFERENCE, SEATTLE Representatives from cannabis associations, lawmakers and government agencies in several Western states will share their policy goals for cannabis and hemp, along with an update of national priorities. wrcba.org

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CANNABIS INFLUENCERS NORTHWEST, SEATTLE Monthly gathering of anyone in the cannabis world or those who want to get involved. www.meetup.com/ Cannabis-Culture-Influencers-NWus

THE CANNABIS ALLIANCE, SEATTLE Learn what’s happening statewide at this monthly meeting of growers, retailers and other supporters of Washington’s cannabis system. Live feed locations available in Bellingham, Arlington, Tri-Cities and Olympia. www. thecannabisalliance.us

BUSINESS NETWORKING MEET-UP, LUIGI’S, SPOKANE Meet others involved in the local cannabis community, plus those who want to learn more. Happy hour 5:30-6:30 p.m., followed by presentation/discussion 6:30-7:30 p.m. meetup.com/Spokane-Eastern-WA-Marijuana-BusinessNetworking

CCC PDX 5.0, PORTLAND The fifth-annual Cannabis Collaborative Conference brings together thousands of consumers, businesses, medical patients and others interested in the future of the cannabis industry, everything from health advances to rules to investment opportunities. ccc-con.com

THE DOPE SHOW, SPOKANE COMEDY CLUB Enjoy laughs and cannabis-themed humor from national comedians. spokanecomedyclub.com/events/21300

CANNACON, SEATTLE One of the region’s largest cannabis events returns to the Seattle Convention Center, with activities and resources for more than12,000 visitors. cannacon.org/ seattle/seattle-cannacon-2019

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LOCAL DISABILITY BOARDS COULD APPROVE PAYMENTS FOR MEDICAL MARIJUANA By JIM CAMDEN The Spokesman-Review

Local boards that oversee disability programs for police and ﬁreﬁghters can approve payments for medical marijuana that has been properly authorized by a doctor, a Washington state attorney general’s opinion says. But whether that would jeopardize federal funding for city or county programs isn’t clear. Attorney General Bob Ferguson and his staff recently issued the opinion in response to an inquiry from Yakima County Prosecutor Joseph Brusic, who had asked if the board that oversees the Law Enforcement and Fire Fighters Retirement Plan could cover medical marijuana for a member who has cancer. It could, although the board wouldn’t have to cover it, the state attorneys concluded. State law requires the board to cover, at a minimum, drugs and medicine prescribed by a doctor. But medical marijuana isn’t prescribed: It’s authorized under state statutes that allow a patient with certain terminal or debilitating conditions to buy it after a health care provider completes a form and the patient meets other requirements. So while medical marijuana doesn’t fall under the same section of the law as a prescription drug, it could be covered by court decisions that allow a LEOFF board to cover other medical services at its discretion. First, the board should determine whether the treatment is medically

necessary for the member’s condition, and then set down clear rules for when it will and won’t reimburse members for authorized medical marijuana. If it does that, covering medical marijuana would be legal, the attorneys concluded. Because marijuana remains a drug with no legal use under federal law, it’s not possible to say whether the board’s approval would jeopardize any federal grants for Yakima County, the attorneys added. Federal policies for enforcing marijuana laws are “fastmoving and unpredictable,” the attorneys said. Under the Obama administration, the U.S. Justice Department said it would not focus resources in states where laws provide for the use of medical marijuana. But early this year, thenU.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded that order. Any attempt to withhold federal money may depend on the discretion of federal ofﬁcials and the terms of grants the county receives, the attorneys said. There are some federal court cases involving conditions for federal grant money, but they don’t involve medical marijuana. “Despite dozens of states allowing medical marijuana use, we are unaware of any example of a federal grant being denied to a state or local government on the basis that its jurisdiction allowed the use of medical marijuana,” the attorneys said. An attorney general’s opinion provides guidance for state and local ofﬁcials but doesn’t have the force of a court ruling.

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infused food ... warm winter By TRACY DAMON EVERCANNABIS Correspondent

This is the time of year when our wardrobe turns to sweaters and boots, and our appetite turns to pumpkin spice, peppermint and other warm fall/wintery comfort food. And if you’re into cannabis, you may want to consider trying comfort edibles. While it’s easy to think ﬁrst of traditional treats like cookies or brownies, infused soups, pasta dishes and other heartier items may be appealing, especially if you lack a sweet tooth. Even though most local cannabis retailers generally stock more of the sweet stuff, most of them also are including items to spice up your own recipes, including oils, butters, and well, spices. “One of the very ﬁrst products I came up with at Blue Roots was infused sea salt,” said Stephanie Lamb, local foodie, selfproclaimed “infusion innovator,” blogger, chef, and research and development guru at Blue Roots Cannabis in Airway Heights. “It gives you the versatility to turn anything into an edible without adding oils.” Limiting the use of oils is important to people with dietary restrictions or those trying to eat healthy, as most foods already have fat or oil in them. Depending on what you are cooking, or your preferences, there are different forms of cannabis that work better with different recipes. For instance, Lamb doesn’t like the strong taste of marijuana. “When I see people dumping an ounce of cannabis in a cup of butter, I know it’s not going to taste good,” she said. For people like her, distillate, an odorless, tasteless extract of cannabis obtained using high heat, works well in some recipes. Other recipes taste better if a fatty source of marijuana is used. “In soup I use oil or canna butter,” Lamb said. She has also made infused pasta and says it was a big success.

If you are making something with flower and will be able to taste the weed, Lamb recommends a couple flavor combinations that she says go really well together. For savory dishes, she suggests citrus or acidic flavors; for sweets, Lamb says marijuana complements gingery flavors. Lamb’s tip, if you do try your hand at making your own edibles, is to start by researching dosing. “You don’t want to have a bad experience with a 100 milligram brownie. ... Most people know how many glasses of wine they need to feel the desired effect, and cannabis is the same way.” She suggests looking online for sources and calculators that guide how much pot to use in cooking or baking. “There are plenty of online places that have the basics of how to infuse and other (cannabis) options out there besides flower.” Some websites she follows include sousweed.com and jeffthe420chef.com. Lamb documents her own recipes on Instagram (@LilacCityLamb) and her website, eatdrinkweed.com. Lamb is also talking with a local restaurant about putting on a CBD-infused dinner sometime this winter. CBD is a natural compound found in cannabis that helps with pain relief and relaxation but doesn’t provide intoxicating effects. If you don’t want to do the work to infuse your own ingredients but do want to make everyday foods into edibles, there are lots of options. Many recipes call for olive oil. Sativa Sisters in Spokane Valley and other stores sell infused olive oil at $30 for 400 milligrams. Canna butter is also widely available for recipes that call for butter, which can be purchased or made. No matter what kind of edible you are making, keep in mind that the THC can cook off if not cooked properly. Then you’ll be having non-infused food. “I try not to cook over 350 degrees for more than 20 minutes,” Lamb said.

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This is because THC is “activated” by heat, which provides the high you get from cannabis. Activate it too soon before eating and the effect is lessened, leaving you more sleepy than anything. If you just don’t have time to cook your own creations, or cooking isn’t your thing, there are also pre-prepared options.

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PULLMAN – Research from Washington State University is contributing to new ﬁndings about the possible effects of cannabis on our brains. Ryan McLaughlin, an assistant professor of integrative physiology and neuroscience, was a presenter at the Society for Neuroscience’s annual meeting in November. The world’s largest neuroscience conference in San Diego included a variety of discussions and ﬁndings about how cannabis can impact the brain throughout life, positively and negatively.

Researchers also looked at how cannabis affected different demographic groups, including women, teens, newborns, and seniors. McLaughlin and fellow researchers Hayden R. Wright, Jacqulyn R. Kuyat, Joshua W. Rodriguez, and Janelle M. Lugo focused on how the behavior of offspring of rats differed if the mother was exposed to different amounts of cannabis while pregnant. The research found that the offspring from mothers who were exposed to the highest amounts were more likely to have trouble adjusting their strategies in order to receive rewards.

“Prenatal exposure to cannabis may cause meaningful changes in brain development that can negatively impact cognitive functioning into adulthood,” he wrote. “This work sets the foundation for future studies that will examine changes in the brain that might underlie these alterations.” Public health ofﬁcials, including the Spokane Regional Health District, have made efforts to educate pregnant and breastfeeding mothers about the risks of using cannabis. In some cases, the women may use it out of habit, lack of knowledge, or with the mistaken belief that it will reduce the nausea of morning sickness since it is known to reduce nausea for other conditions.

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Cannabis is also the most commonly used llicit substance reported among pregnant women.

The WSU experiment provided varying amounts of cannabis vapor to rats for two hour-long sessions each day during their pregnancy period. The amount of THC in each dose compared to a few puffs for a human.

Their 80 offspring were tested in how they responded to changes in procedure of pulling two levers in order to receive a sugar reward.

The research found that all the rats learned the correct process and were able to shift strategies as needed. But the ones whose mother was exposed to the highest amounts “would not keep to the strategy ong enough to strike the right lever,” compared to the ones who had a parent who received less or no cannabis.

“The general take-home message is that we see deficits, particularly in the domain of cognitive flexibility, in rats prenatally exposed to high doses of cannabis vapor,” McLaughlin said. “The impairment is not a general learning deficit, as they can learn the initial rule just fine. The deficit only emerges when the learned strategy is no onger resulting in reward delivery.”

McLaughlin notes that the high-exposure rats may not necessarily be less intelligent,

just less motivated. They could be less interested in the task, not want the reward as much, or want to explore other avenues for treats. Other findings at the scientific gathering reported by Medical News Today that cannabis use can disrupt communication between different sections of the brain, interfere with learning and memory, and affect activity. But at the same time, other research indicated that it can reduce physical short- and long-term pain, and decrease symptoms of dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. Another rat study indicated that early exposure to cannabis made rats more sensitive to stress, along with less selfcontrol than rats not exposed to cannabis. While the society members acknowledged that more people have begun accessing cannabis products for medical and recreational uses in the last five years, they caution that there is very little information and even basic scientific understanding about long-term effects throughout someone’s life. The presentation concluded with a call for more research into possible negative and positive effects, especially in teens, women, pregnant women and chronic pain sufferers.

SRHD CONTINUE S EDUCATION PROGRAM regnant moms in the Spokane area or those who recently have had babies and who have questions about cannabis use have a resource in the Spokane Regional Health District.

“Weed to Know for Baby and You” is a public health campaign that offers information about harm associated with marijuana during pregnancy, breastfeeding and caregiving. Although most expectant mothers know to refrain from tobacco use, there is less understanding about the beneﬁts to halting cannabis as well. For instance, because cannabis can help with nausea in other situations, some assume it can also help with morning sickness. Ryan J. McLaughlin and ﬁve other colleagues from Washingotn State University’s Department of Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience recently completed an experiment related to impairment of rats.

Research is continuing, but existing studies show that a mother’s cannabis use during pregnancy can be associated with development challenges for her child. Because THC molecules can stay in the body for up to 30 days after cannabis use, they can be passed on to a child during breastfeeding. It potentially can cause feeding problems, such as a lower milk supply, and slow weight gain. Some studies show that babies exposed to THC in breast milk may have higher risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. “Weed to Know” includes ﬂiers and other materials which are given to area health providers and made available to patients who discuss pregnancy, breastfeeding or cannabis use.

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WSU SEARCHING FOR CANNABIS STUDY SUBJECTS By TRACY DAMON

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“That’s one of the things that we would like to know,” said Barbosa-Leiker.

While many people would agree that it’s bad to smoke tobacco while pregnant, there are mixed perceptions about using cannabis.

Her first study, on cannabis use during pregnancy and post-partum, examines the multi-generational effects of cannabis use by women while pregnant.

Washington State University researchers are trying to figure out why, along with studying other cannabisrelated issues.

It will examine parental bonding, birth satisfaction, and anxiety and parenting stress in women who use marijuana while pregnant.

“We just want to capture as many women’s experiences as possible,” said Celestina BarbosaLeiker, Ph.D., associate dean for research and director of the school’s Program of Excellence in Addictions Research.

The study asks subjects to fill out questionnaires at the beginning of the study and return for more questioning and to be observed interacting with their babies after giving birth.

Barbosa-Leiker is leading two studies using volunteers as study subjects: pregnant women or women who have recently given birth and used cannabis while pregnant. Other WSU studies involving other marijuana issues are also using volunteer participants. According to information provided by WSU, cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug among pregnant women, and usage during pregnancy has increased nationally in recent years. Studies show that using pot while pregnant can interfere with neurodevelopment and increase the risk of cognitive dysfunction in children. Despite this, research says nearly three out of every four women believes there is no risk to using it while pregnant. Why is unknown.

“We are working with the Infant Temperament Lab on the WSU Pullman campus and their expertise is parentbaby interaction,” said Barbosa-Leiker. A second study looks at the thoughts and beliefs about risks or benefits of cannabis use during pregnancy and soon after giving birth. Participants will take part in an hour-long interview. For their time, volunteers are given $50 or $75 gift cards to Walmart. Both studies have been under way for about six months, but more volunteers are still needed. “For the interview piece we’re looking for 20 participants,” Barbosa-Leiker said. “For the second study, we need 40 participants.”

Both the pregnancy studies are expected to finish this summer, then work will begin to analyze data gathered. Around this time next year, the study will be published and results presented at clinical conferences. Other recent cannabis studies at WSU have looked at the impact of cannabis on chronic pain sufferers; how marijuana interacts with tobacco in the body; how it stimulates appetite; how much marijuana-related media is seen by children and what effect it has on them; and public and professional attitudes toward pot. Like Barbosa-Leiker’s studies, these also used, or are using, the public as subjects. “We’ve been using Craigslist (to advertise), WSU has advertised on social media and we haven’t yet but we’re going to start using some of the cannabis stores to put up some of our flyers.” The two pregnancy research projects, and others involving cannabis conducted in 2018, were funded with state cannabis taxes and liquor license fees through WSU’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Research Program. That program has distributed 28 cannabisrelated research grants in the last three years. All WSU research projects involving marijuana are consistent with federal law. Subjects for the pregnancy studies must be at least 21 years old, pregnant or have given birth in the past two months and using cannabis daily or occasionally. The studies are confidential and anonymous. For questions or to sign up, call (509) 358-7707.

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By DAN WEBSTER EVERCANNABIS Correspondent

Some of the biggest commodities in today’s economy are products that promise relief from pain or aging. When we talk about pain, more and more we think of opioids, which the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse says kill as many as 116 Americans a day. As for aging, media ads promote any number of lotions or creams that claim to stop – or at least slow – the natural effects of growing older.

Bontrager has now begun blending her own CBD-based concoctions in everything from massage oils to lotions, salves to lip balms.

Clearly, we as a society have problems, one a serious health issue, the other a salve to our collective vanity. The question is, what’s the best to address them both? The answer some have come up with involves CBD.

To bases of oils such as sunﬂower, sesame or jojoba, she adds essential oils like rosemary, wintergreen and eucalyptus.

Shorthand for cannabidiol, CBD is derived both from two different kinds of plants: hemp and marijuana. While marijuana-based CBD does have trace amounts of THC, the chemical source of a cannabis “high,” CBD derived from hemp does not.

The resulting products, she says, have proven effective to clients who stretch from Sandpoint to Boise, including Post Falls and even Spokane.

Hemp-based CBD is legal in all 50 states, even those few, such as Idaho, that – unlike Washington and Oregon – have yet to reform laws regarding recreational or medical use of cannabis products.

“I’m getting a lot of positive feedback,” Bontrager said. “I have one customer with a degenerative back who has used it, and she says it’s way better than pain relievers.”

Businesses such as Hippie Chic (pronounced “chick”) in Sandpoint are taking full advantage of that legality. Hippie Chic’s owner, Jessica Bontrager, offers a full range of products that, depending on demand, will contain hemp-based CBD. Bontrager herself is among the users. Having contracted Lyme Disease years ago, Bontrager suffers from neck and back pain and from headaches compounded by stiffness in both areas. At ﬁrst she was skeptical. But after she began taking CBD orally, she noticed a difference. “It’s really helped,” she said. “The pain’s not gone, but the edge is taken off so I can stretch out.” Product photos courtesy Hippie Chic Cosmetics

Another of Bontrager’s customers is Arla Markael, owner Sandpoint’s Highland North Day Spa. “We’ve been using CBD in massage oil that we use on our clients,” Markael said, “especially if they’re in more severe pain or they have muscular issues where the muscle just won’t let go.” Markael cites the chief benefit of CBD as helping reduce inflammation. “Clients and therapists have stated that they really appreciate it -- they feel like they’ve had good results with it,” she said. Markael and Bontrager said they are going to continue working with CBD and developing new products. Bontrager, 44, is particularly enthusiastic about an anti-aging cream that she created. “I’ve been using it on myself for about three months in a face cream that I make, and I can definitely tell a difference,” she said. The cream, she said, “takes away the fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes.” Relieving pain and slowing down the aging process. A promise like that is hard to ignore.

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APEX CANNABIS EXPANDS Company invests in flagship shop, keeps customer focus

By JOE BUTLER EVERCANNABIS Writer

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Across the hall is Apex Cannagear, a separate company that sells glass, vaporizers, hemp-based CBD products, apparel and other accessories.

After owning and operating Apex Cannabis shops in Moses Lake and Otis Orchards, Troy and Stacey Peterson had a vision for their next shop.

“One of the wonderful aspects about Cannagear is that it provides more time and space for staff to walk customers through the speciﬁcs of things like how dab rigs work or to compare vaporizers,” she said.

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They wanted a flagship location in Spokane between downtown and Northtown Mall, near Gonzaga University, Stacey’s alma mater. However, securing real estate on lower Division Street proved challenging. Their solution turned out to be a dilapidated circa-1900 building just south of Mission Avenue, which ended up requiring 18 months of extensive interior and exterior work to transform into Apex Plaza. “We ended up purchasing a building 10 times larger than we needed, along with a lot with an old home,” Stacey Peterson said. “It would have been cheaper to tear everything down, but we were able to save a cool old building.” As the general contractor, the Petersons began the process by shoring up the 15,500-square foot building with steel columns and beams. They added new siding, lighting, awnings and signage, and flattened a 7 percent grade to create a 30-car parking lot. One side of Apex Plaza includes an Apex Cannabis shop, which offers flower, concentrates and edibles, plus a consultation area for customers seeking pain relief and medical needs.

She especially enjoys the 11 large windows, which the previous owners had boarded up. Each one now holds custom-designed steel panels created by Spokane’s Revamp that provide security, allow in natural light, and add an artistic component. The Moses Lake and Otis Orchards stores were the ﬁrst in Washington to feature temperature- and humidity-controlled display cases. The Spokane shop has these along with refrigerated cases that keep drinkable beverages cool and preserve the stability and ﬂavor of some concentrates. Each employee receives an Apex “Priorities and Principles” document, which shares the company’s focus on safety, compliance, customer service and being part of a respectful, positive, and fun work environment. A shared goal is to always delight customers with service and product knowledge, whether they are newcomers or cannabis experts. “We all enjoy the full spectrum of customers, from the 21-year-old hipster to my 70-year mother,” Peterson said. “Our security people greet everyone, and the budtenders enjoy discussing strains, terpenes and all the nuances of cannabis with experienced consumers just as much as they enjoy

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introducing new customers to items like topical CBD products.” Employees are encouraged to spend as much time as needed with everyone, whether it’s a few minutes or hours for those who know nothing about cannabis but have been told it can help. Customers are encouraged to join Club Apex, a loyalty program that includes texts about sales, events and promotions. “We’re excited about this updated

program, and couldn’t have done any of this without our IT department,” she said. “ Those guys make the behindthe-scenes happen.” The company recently hired its ﬁrst buyer, instead of each manager ordering separately. This helps buying power and streamlines collaboration with growers. The Petersons and Apex staff are looking forward to educating the community about the beneﬁts of cannabis.

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CANNABIS NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE

RICHLAND RESIDENTS REQUEST BAN REMOVAL

STATE’S FIRST RESEARCH LICENSE ISSUED

LACEY SHOP DISPUTES LCB ACTION

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KENNEWICK – A group of concerned citizens recently submitted more than 4,500 signatures to the Richland City Council, hoping it will lead to a reversal of a ban on cannabis shops and growers. Legalize Richland asked the council to reconsider its ban and allow a vote so both activities can continue. Three retailers have received state licenses to open, but local ordinances prevent this. Washington’s Supreme Court has afﬁrmed that language in Initiative 502 allows county ofﬁcials to block these licenses. However, Legalize Richland, part of the Benton County Libertarian Party, is pursuing a referendum, which could allow citizens to vote if enough signatures are collected. However, the city attorney has said the process and signatures are invalid, and said that zoning changes can’t be changed by the citizen initiative process. Agricultural communities in Eastern Washington have been divided over cannabis. Voters in Benton and Franklin counties were evenly split in the 2012 citizen initiative, which led to city-wide bans in Richland, Kennewick, West Richland and all of Franklin County. Legalize Richland began collecting signatures in April, and hopes to hold an election in February. “The people of Richland have spoken,” said Andrue Ott from Legalize Richland. “They want cannabis stores in city limits.”

SEATTLE – Verda Bio, a Seattle

LACEY – The owner of Dank’s Wonder Emporium is pushing back against the state Liquor and Cannanbis Board, which is accusing the shop of illegally giving away samples. The LCB said undercover officers were invited upstairs to try product. They reported that there were others nearby smoking cannabis products. Enforcement officers searched the property later after the complaint was received. Though adults can use cannabis products legally in their home, there are rules against using product in or around a licensed cannabis retailer. Offering samples to the public is also illegal, as are “social clubs” where people partake. LCB spokesman Mikhail Carpenter said the shop had been observed offering a “try it before you buy it” promotion, which was also discussed on the shop’s social media pages. Owner Random Vaughn said the products were actually purchased by the staff and the upstairs location is a separate property owned by a film production company. The violation of “operating a marijuana club” has been referred to the Thurston County Prosecutors Office. If Vaughn is convicted, it could potentially mean a loss of the shop’s license.

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pharmaceutical company, will receive the state’s first license to conduct research into compounds and effects of the cannabis plant. The company will now begin growing cannabis on-site, including breeding its own strains for various medical purposes. Verda Bio officials hope to provide closer looks at the effects of various cannabinoids, including some that are less known. Most people are familiar with THC, that causes the psychoactive high, and CBD, which provides pain relief. But there are more than 100 other compounds in the plant that may cause minor effects. If some of these rarer ones could be isolated and studied for possible medical benefits, they could lead to plants with higher amounts and more options for consumers. “We’re interested in creating plants that produce chemicals we can study further,” said CEO Jessica Tonani. “We don’t believe that the plants we want to do research on exist yet.” Although cannabis remains illegal at a federal level, the state of Washington has begun the process of issuing licenses for companies that want to grow, process and study cannabis for research purposes. It took Verda Bio about two years of paperwork and scientific review until approval.

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growers in unincorporated parts of the county have until March 1 to either close their doors or relocate to a different location. County officials sent official cease and desist orders to about 20 businesses in November and December advising them of a countywide ban, with the exception of certain cities that allow either operation. For instance, the cities of Yakima and Union Gap allow a certain number of retail and producing licenses. However, unincorporated areas fall under a ban. A majority voters opposed the approval of Initiative 502 five years ago, and affirmed an advisory vote to continue the county ban in 2017. Over the summer, one shop near Gleed was legally shut down. County officials also began the shut-down process for a grower near Zillah, but it is being appealed. Commissioner Mike Leita said the county’s prosecutor’s office will be working with the affected businesses. “The people of unincorporated Yakima County have voted twice to ban recreational marijuana businesses and we’re representatives of the people,” he said. “We decided to give the remaining businesses a grace period to voluntarily wind down and close their doors. Businesses that don’t can face legal action.”

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CANNABIS NEWS FROM AROUND THE UNITED STATES

MISSOURI DOCS UNEASY ABOUT NEW LAW

CALI SMOKE USE SURVEYED

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Property use advocates and the cannabis industry were closely watching a federal trial in October, which debated whether racketeering laws could shut the industry down. A couple had sued the owners of a neighboring indoor cannabis farm, alleging that its presence, including odors, hurt property values. Though the activity was legal in Colorado, it still was federally illegal, and subject to laws that could allow affected individuals or businesses to allege that their business or property has been harmed by a criminal enterprise. Similar suits have been filed in Massachusetts, California, and Oregon, but the Colorado one was the first to go to trial. If the jury found in favor of the couple, it had the potential to allow anyone to sue using anti-racketeering laws. Similar laws have been used to prosecute organized crime. The jury ultimately ruled against the couple. While the smell and presence could be seen as negatives, the area’s property value actually increased. This will likely cause opponents to try other strategies. “The big takeaway is that the verdict is likely to curb the enthusiasm for bringing these lawsuits in the future,” said Vanderbilt University law professor Rob Mikos. Legal scholars say it’s difficult to prove actual harm where cannabis growing is concerned.

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initiative in November, but some physicians aren’t all that thrilled about it. Most state medical groups, including the Kansas City Medical Society, opposed the measure, but now they have a role in deciding whether to prescribe cannabis products to patients or authorize their medical cards. Some physicians will be fine, and may appreciate a possible increase in patients. But others, like Dr. Joshua Mammen, have concerns about the quality of the products that will be available. Pharmaceuticals and herbal supplements made from organic items, such as plants, are generally safe for human consumption, but Mammen said the cannabis products grown locally raise questions about appropriate dosage and purity. These may outweigh any benefits. “Based on the publicity, individuals will go their physicians and ask for marijuana, which will put physicians in a little bit of a difficult spot because there’s a lack of data to indicate when is a potentially good time, if there is one, to be able to suggest the use of marijuana,” he said. Many of the medical groups acknowledge that there’s very little trustworthy research about cannabis use, since federal bans have stifled any serious scientific inquiry.

Angeles County’s Department of Public Health have spent much of 2018 on the beaches, at skate parks and other recreational spots, asking about marijuana smoke. The goal of the Institute for Public Strategies, which is conducting the interviews, is to talk to 10,000 business owners, residents and tourists, which will provide guidance if different policies are needed for smoking in public places. Public smoking is illegal, but the practice has taken place discreetly for decades. Patrons are asked if they ever notice smoke in that particular area, if they’re sensitive to it, if they have allergies and if it does bother them, how much. These questions will provide guidance into crafting policies for common areas and if anything can be done to minimize smoke for people who are bothered, such as smoking zones. Health ofﬁcials also are interested in ways to educate not only smokers but those around them about possible health risks. Once all the data is collected, the county will come up with recommendations and present those to the public for review next summer. Some survey takers have been skeptical. “The smell is a lot better than a lot of the other smells around here,” said skateboarder Dominique Jones at Venice Beach.

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$2.2 million in cannabis sales during the state’s first week of legal recreational activity. The state’s Cannabis Control Commission reported that residents or visitors to the state bought items totalling $57,000, which broke down to 3.4 products per person, spending $37 apiece. The commission said the bulk of the sales happened on Black Friday, with cannabis sales of about $479,750 that day alone. So far two former medical dispensaries received licenses to begin medical sales, one in Leicester and one in Northampton, but more shops are expected to open statewide in 2019, including TILT in Boston, a multi-national cannabis company that’s traded on the Canadian Securities Exchange. Local officials complained of increased traffic in the areas around the stores. The law allows adults 21 and over to possess up to 10 ounces at home, which could be purchased or grown. People can grow up to 12 plants per residence, provided that the grow room is locked and can’t be seen from public. Public consumption is also illegal. Though several states have now approved recreational sales in the last few years, Massachussets is the first state east of Colorado to actually begin sales.

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By JONATHAN GLOVER The Spokesman-Review

MARIJUANA USE WHILE DRIVING A new trafﬁc study sponsored by the Washington Trafﬁc Safety Commission shows that one out of every 10 survey respondents admitted to drinking and smoking marijuana before driving. While a large majority of people don’t get behind the wheel drunk and high, it remains a startling statistic for those tasked with keeping roads safe. According to recent commission data, among drivers in fatal crashes from 2008 to 2016, 44 percent tested positive for poly-drug use – the most prevalent type of impaired drivers, with the most common combination being alcohol and cannabis. Since 2012, the number of poly-drug drivers involved in fatal crashes has increased an average of 15 percent each year. Those same respondents also were more likely to believe that cannabis helps sober them up after consuming alcohol. They’re more willing than others to hit the road while high, as it makes them feel “calmer” and more able to “respond to unexpected events.” “Which is completely the opposite of what we want people thinking,” said Mark Medalen, the program manager of the safety commission. “It’s just not true.” The results of that survey, conducted by the Center for Health and Safety Culture in the Western Transportation

Institute at Montana State University, were published in December. It featured about 900 respondents ages 18 to 65, all residents of Washington.

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Researchers learned that cannabis users tend to drink more than others, and that frequency of marijuana consumption is similar for those who drive under the inﬂuence of cannabis and alcohol versus those who do not. The survey also showed that males are three times more likely than females to partake in such behavior. Eastern Washington residents are at a slightly higher risk. In response to the ﬁndings, Medalen and Vivian McPeak, a longtime cannabis activist and producer of Hempfest – an annual three-day festival in Seattle – visited Spokane, where they stood outside Satori South on the South Hill and gave away $20 Lyft coupons. Their goal: change the mind of those who drive impaired and get them to choose the backseat over the driver’s seat after lighting up. The campaign is part of a Lyft and Governors Highway Safety Association grant awarded to the safety commission, which hopes to distribute $10,000 in free rides. McPeak and Medalen said they distributed

“It’s been slow and steady,” McPeak said. “We’ve had really good reactions. People seem to get it.” McPeak said he also was personally motivated to reverse the trend. Last fall, he said a 23-year-old Hempfest staff member was hit by a poly-drug driver and remained comatose in the hospital. “It really hit close to home,” he said. “It drives home how real this is.” Kayla Keane, Satori’s manager, said she hoped a similar program could be available throughout the year, from sporting events to holidays. “Being under the influence of anything while driving is not something we support,” she said. “I think the stigma is it’s OK to drive while under the influence of marijuana. We’re trying to break that stigma.” Vivian McPeak, producer of Seattle’s Hempfest, displays a card for $20 credit from Lyft, which he and partners from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission were handing out in Spokane. Commission members included, from left, Mark Medalen, Shelly Baldwin and Erika Mascorro. Jesse Tinsley/The Spokesman-Review

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