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By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

By the students, for the students of Central Washington University

The Observer

Local shops grow better budtenders

Local shops grow better budtenders

Jon Olsen-Koziol, Evergreen Scene Reporter January 20, 2017

In a study published in the Journal of Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, researchers found many employees are recommending strains or products that exacerbate symptoms. There were 55 employees surveyed,...

County Cannabis Post-Election

Jonathan Olsen-Koziol, Staff Reporter November 16, 2016

While the world is buzzing about President-elect Donald J. Trump, local elections also produced results worth discussion. The Kittitas County Commissioner election results were tallied and both seats...

Marijuana users not fit for guns?

Jonathan Olsen-Koziol, Staff Reporter November 11, 2016

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Aug. 31 that cannabis users cannot possess or own firearms because it makes them subject to “irrational and unpredictable behavior.” Marijuana is...

Medical weed comes back to Ellensburg shops

Jonathan Olsen-Koziol, Staff Reporter October 12, 2016

On July 1, Washington merged the recreational and medical marijuana markets. The merger focuses on regulating Washington’s unregulated collective.  As a result of the merger, State Governor Jay...

The Weed Limit

Kyle Kuhn, Staff Reporter October 6, 2016

Almost four years after legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, Washington law enforcement continues to use blood tests to help determine a driver’s level of impairment in marijuana-related DUI...

Yakima will lift ban on marijuana retailers

Brian Cook, Staff Reporter June 3, 2016

After a 4-3 vote on May 17, the Yakima City Council will be lifting the ban on marijuana retailers within city limits. Kathy Coffey surprised the city council with the motion to draft an act which...

Smoking on a budget

Smoking on a budget

Brian Cook, Staff Reporter May 26, 2016

We understand the college student’s desire to smoke marijuana and the resulting struggles students face. The Observer has gone around to the local retail shops to find which shops to go to with that...

DEA considering decriminalizing marijuana

Brian Cook, Staff Reporter May 19, 2016

The Drug Enforcement Administration is expected to reschedule cannabis under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Controlled Substance Act in the coming months. However, rescheduling marijuana...

Third recreational marijuana shop, The Fire House, to open in Ellensburg

Third recreational marijuana shop, The Fire House, to open in Ellensburg

Brian Cook, Staff Reporter May 12, 2016

A third recreational marijuana shop is set to open in the 1700 block of South Canyon Road in Ellensburg, behind the Comfort Inn and near I-90, as early as July of this year. The shop will also sell medicinal...

Kittitas County considering ban on vaping

Kittitas County considering ban on vaping

Brian Cook, Staff Reporter May 4, 2016

Since December of last year, the Kittitas County Public Health Department has been working on a law that will ban electronic cigarettes in any public place, excluding dedicated vape shops. This ordinance...

Seed to stash: The journey of growing pot

Seed to stash: The journey of growing pot

Brian Cook, Staff Reporter April 28, 2016

Getting tired of your weed guy giving you sacks filled with seeds? We feel your pain. So we’ve done the research to see how hard or easy it is to start your own stash. If Washington State House Bill...

Cannabis Central opens newer, bigger store

Cannabis Central opens newer, bigger store

Elliott Llera, Online Editor April 21, 2016

Ellensburg’s first recreational marijuana store, Cannabis Central, is officially open for business in a new building just yards away from their original location. According to owner Rob Hendrix, the...

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