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Sobering Times for Legal Cannabis
Marijuana is a crutch on which many were hoping to lean for the next four years. That alone explains why our bronzed chief executive might be looking to snatch it away. Why else would President Donald... Read More
Intimate Oil
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and given the state of affairs in this country, you might not be feeling as happy as you should — even if you’ve got a wonderful significant other. Bu... Read More
The Secrets of Successful Stoners An interview with Weed author David Schmader
If renowned astrophysicist and admitted pot smoker Carl Sagan could toke up before expanding our grasp of the known universe, who’s to say you can’t lead a successful career while relishing the la... Read More
Did cannabigotry kill HempFest 2016?
The funny thing is, this time last year Emerald Empire HempFest founder Dan “DanK” Koozer was ready to call it quits. The 71-year-old pot activist launched Eugene’s annual cannabis celebration i... Read More
Unanswered questions hang in the air around Eugene's proposed pot sales tax
Contrary to Oregon’s generally retail-tax-free-and-proud lifestyle, Eugeneans pay sales tax on four common purchases: alcohol, tobacco, gasoline and pot. Since recreational pot sales went legit la... Read More
Black Market Pot After Legalization
After the fireworks, there’s still the smoke. The legalization of retail weed in Oregon — a real Fourth of July moment for potheads — has left in its wake an enduring fug of legal, political and... Read More
Reefer Festival Madness
The funny thing is, this time last year Emerald Empire HempFest founder Dan “DanK” Koozer was ready to call it quits. The 71-year-old pot activist launched Eugene’s annual cannabis celebration i... Read More
Cannabis Changes the Game of Real Estate
Local businesses worry the cannanbis industry is edging them out. While Oregon may still be the new kid on the legalization block, the two states that beat us to the punch, Washington and Colorado, mi... Read More