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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Steve Verhey held a meeting on Oct. 22 to hear what residents had to say about regulations.

Kittitas ‘Cannabis’ County: Regulations weigh heavy on voter minds as election race closes

Chace Davy, Assistant News Editor October 30, 2014

As the Kittitas County Commissioner election draws near, candidates Obie O’Brien and Steve Verhey have been campaigning to win the votes that may sway the county one way or the other. One of the most...

Open mic discussion on marijuana provides citizens with opportunity to voice opinions

Chace Davy, Assistant News Editor October 24, 2014

The Kittitas County Commissioner elections are coming soon and candidates Obie O'Brien and Steve Verhey are trying their best to win over the last few voters that may be undecided. Verhey held an informal...

DURBAN POISON - Natural Mystic Farms employee Mark Posteraro harvesting one of the farms many plants.

Ellensburg marijuana growers prepare for harvest

Kyle Fenton, Staff Reporter October 16, 2014

Fall is a joyous time for outdoor marijuana growers. It marks the summer crop coming to an end, and time for producers to reap the benefits of all their hard work. There are numerous ways to grow cannabis....

I-502 farmers fight to grow

I-502 farmers fight to grow

Kyle Fenton, Staff Reporter October 9, 2014

The Kittitas County Planning Commission heard an earful from concerned Kittitas County citizens Tuesday night as the hearing approached its final and most controversial topic, marijuana production and...

POT SHOP - Rob and Dianes shop is now open and ready for business

The Burg’s new pot store, Ellensburg Apothecary, open for business

Kyle Fenton, Staff Reporter October 2, 2014

Rob and Diane Hendrix took a gamble August 25, opening Ellensburg Apothecary, just over a month after the first legal marijuana store opened in Washington. Ellensburg Apothecary is located along...

The EverGreen Scene: Marijuana tax revenue, prices, likely to vary

Aaron Kunkler, Staff Reporter June 5, 2014

With around half of Washington under a state of moratorium or having outright banned the growth, processing or sale of recreational marijuana, it’s not clear how much tax revenue the state will take...

The EverGreen Scene: Concerned residents aim to repeal pot land-use code

The EverGreen Scene: Concerned residents aim to repeal pot land-use code

Colt Sweetland, Assistant News Editor June 2, 2014

Concerned Ellensburg residents rallied at the Kittitas County commissioners’ public hearing and asked for the repeal of a recently passed ordinance, spurred by two new marijuana facilities to be constructed...

State set to track legal marijuana sales for user safety

May 27, 2014

BY Aaron Kunkler Staff Reporter   With the retail sale of recreational marijuana nearly upon Washington, the state Liquor Control Board (LCB) has enacted various requirements for marijuana...

The EverGreen Scene: Central says weed still not legal on campus

May 20, 2014

BY Kaitlyn Alderson Contributing Writer   Because Central is a federally funded school, administrators say it would lose all of its funding and financial aid if it did not follow federal...

The EverGreen Scene: Commissioners voice concerns on marijuana growers, processors

May 9, 2014

BY Colt Sweetland Assistant News Editor   The Kittitas County commissioners signed new land-use regulations on marijuana, even though they have concerns about the lasting effects marijuana...

The EverGreen Scene: Marijuana retail lottery winners announced for Ellensburg

May 9, 2014

BY Sullivan Carter Contributing Writer   The release of the marijuana retail lottery results came with good and bad news Saturday. The good news is the state is one step closer to selling...

Marijuana growers deal with issues of federal agriculture and local irrigation

Marijuana growers deal with issues of federal agriculture and local irrigation

May 5, 2014

  BY Kyle Fenton Contributing Writer   Kittitas County and the surrounding area is a premier place for commercial agriculture, whether you are producing hay, grapes, apples or...

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