Marijuana DUI Bust Reminds Drivers, Impaired is Impaired!
KPD nabbed a driver who just blew right through an intersection.
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Richland Man Charged with Sexual Assault of “Challenged” Girl
Suspect allegedly forced woman to drink and smoke pot.
Quarter of NE Oregon Teens Use Marijuana Regularly
According to a recent survey, almost half of northeast Oregon teens have tried marijuana and a quarter use it regularly.
Statewide, that's normal. And in southern Oregon, more than half of teens told the survey they'd tried marijuana...
Experts Say Oregon’s Marijuana Glut Spilling into Black Market
Legally-grown Oregon marijuana is supplying the black market. That's the conclusion of a state audit, Oregon's U.S. Attorney and Pendleton's police chief.
Benton County Slams Down Pot Growth, Business, Sales and Medical
Tuesday, Benton County Commissioners took bold steps, some say harsh, and dramatically changed the landscape for legal pot.
The Commissioners voted to ban all future pot related business (growth, processing, sales) and did away with medical marijuana communal gardens...
Appeals Court: Cities, Counties CAN Enact Own Pot Bans in WA
Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Tuesday a three-judge state appeals court has ruled that his non-binding opinion on cities and counties enacting own bans is legal and it stands.
When I-502 passed, creating the legal pot business, several cities and counties where it was soundly defeated inquired about creating their own bans within their limits...
HUGE Seattle Drug Bust Nets 783 Lbs. of Dope, Plants Worth $10 Million
King County Sheriff's and Seattle police said Thursday they've seized 783 pounds of dried pot, and enough plants to be worth $10 million dollars following an extensive drug sweep last week.
After getting tips, and conducting surveillance, narcotics units raided 10 homes in Lakewood, unincorporated parts of King County, Auburn, Seattle, Pacific, Federal Way and Renton...
Pot Grows Killing Rare Endangered Owls
Rare species being killed off by chemicals used in pot grows.
West Richland Residents Lit Up Over Pot Store at Meeting
Tuesday morning, Benton County Commissioners held a public hearing to gather comments about the new pot store that's being built in an unincorporated 'donut' of county land inside the West Richland city limits. From the bulk of the citizens who spoke, residents don't want it there.
Altitude Could Be Flying Solo In Prosser If Council Bans More Pot Shops
It's largely based upon the population of the small Benton County town, which is less than 5,900. That's why the City Council is considering a ban on further pot shops at an upcoming council meeting.