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Seattle Bus Riders Can Now Get their Lost Weed Back

Todd Lyons — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:26:23 +0000

Back in November, voters in this state became one of two (Colorado) to legalize the possession of marijuana. This has brought with it myriad questions about how to deal with certain elements of the law as well as what to do in other situations where the formerly illegal substance is found. One thing is clear, [...]

Police Confiscate a Two Pound Joint on April 20th (4/20)

John Riggs — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:19:04 +0000

As if you didn't know, April 20th has basically become adopted an an holiday for marijuana awareness. That's right, awareness and nothing else. And, although it's legal to smoke a little in Washington and Colorado, it's still illegal in the rest of the US, including California where a student caught video of his policeman holding this two pound joint.

13 Pounds of Marijuana Found in the Trunk of a Yakima Man's Car During a Traffic Stop

Associated Press — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:47:06 +0000

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) — Oregon State Police say they found 13 pounds of marijuana in the trunk of a car driven by a Washington state man near Klamath Falls. The driver, Samuel Alcalan of Yakima, Wash., was cited and released. One of his passengers, Mario Serrano-Lopez, of Wapato, Wash., was booked in the Klamath [...]

Woman Suing FedEx For Misdelivery of Marijuana

Associated Press — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:14:16 +0000

PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts woman is suing FedEx, saying the company erroneously sent her a package containing seven pounds of marijuana, then gave her address to the intended recipients who later showed up at her door. Maryangela Tobin of Plymouth says in the suit filed Feb. 12 the company violated state privacy laws [...]

What Happens When You Take The Driver's Test Stoned

John Riggs — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 06:09:36 +0000

Marijuana is legal in Washington and Colorado, but you’re still not able to drive under the influence in either state. These guys decided to have some fun and see what it would be like to take the driver’s test stoned. Oh, did I forget to mention that the instructor was also stoned? This comes from [...]

Colorado Students Serve Classmates Pot Brownies as Prank

Emerald Catron — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 17:01:24 +0000

Just because it's legal to do it on your own time in Colorado, doesn't mean you can drug your whole class. Two University of Colorado students in Boulder thought it would be funny to bring pot brownies to a morning class to share. Then a bunch of people who ate them had freak-

outs. Suddenly it was not so fun.

Pot Is Legal Today In Washington State – Now What?

Todd Lyons — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:06:06 +0000

With the passage of Initiative- 502 last month, as of 12:01 this morning, possessing an ounce of marijuana is now legal in Washington state.

There seems to be much confusion as to what is now legal and what is still illegal.
The Seattle Police Department has set up a guide to legal marijuana use as it relates to citizens of that city but probably answer many general questions you may have as well.

It's December 6th – Marijuana and Gay Marriage Are Now Legal in Washington State

News Talk KIT — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:10:59 +0000

Marijuana and gay marriage are officially legal in Washington State beginning today. Voters approved initiatives on both items during the general election on November 6. The legalization of marijuana is already causing a bit of confusion among officials who don’t know how to address certain issues arising from the legalization. Local police, for example, are [...]

Initiative 502 – Marijuana Reform Passed

News Talk KIT — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 02:18:07 +0000

I-502 to legalizes the possession of marijuana for adults age 21 and older has passed. Source: Initiative 502 – Marijuana Reform Passed

'Miami Cannibal' Was High on Pot, Not Bath Salts

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:11:44 +0000

“Miami Cannibal” Rudy Eugene may have been having a psychotic episode when he stripped naked and started chewing on the face of homeless man Ronald Poppo. But the 31-year-old’s behavior wasn’t triggered by the drug known as “bath salts,” as many have suggested.

7K Tons Of Pot 'Left' In Ocean

Todd Lyons — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:54:08 +0000

Potheads are known for being forgetful, but someone took the stereotype to the extreme, leaving 7,000 tons of marijuana valued at $3.6 million just floating off the coast of Orange County, California.

The Yoga Hit – What Would You Call This Pose?

John Riggs — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:35:18 +0000

I saw this picture on the website I.Am.Bored and was more curious to know what to call this yoga pose. What do you think?

You know how yoga has those ridiculous names for poses. Down Dog, Crying Wolf, Laughing Chipmunk or whatever the hell they'

Top 5 Songs About Weed

Todd Lyons — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 22:17:07 +0000

In recognition of 4/20, I present the Top 5 rock songs about marijuana. There are a surprising number of songs that have been written and recorded about smoking grass and it's effects. For a very comprehensive list, click here. In the meantime, smoke 'em if ya got 'em! 5 "The Pot" Tool Probably [...]

Celebrate 4/20 With the Sexiest Potheads On Tumblr

BJ Ragone — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:00:31 +0000

It’s April 20th (4/20), which means that millions of stoners all over the world will be kicking back with Mary Jane (not a real person) all day long. If only all stoners looked as good as these ladies. These ladies on Tumblr make smoking pot look good. Would you rather look at these beautiful women, [...]

Happy 4/20! Should Pot Be Legal? [POLL]

Todd Lyons — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:44:53 +0000

Today is April 20th, or, for those “in the know,” “4-20.” As someone who has never smoked “herb,” I was in the dark as to the significance of this terminology however, working in the F.M. radio industry for the last 20+ years, I have certainly been surrounded by those who have. There are certainly plenty [...]

Grandma's Got Tons of Guns and Ganja

Patrick Bateman — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:58:45 +0000

The biggest pot dealer in town might also be found dealing cards in a game of Bridge. On Monday, cops busted into the apartment of 73-year-old Darlene Mayes to find she was packing 4 pounds of pot, $276,000 in cash, a semiautomatic pistol and a revolver. The woman was the kingpin (queenpin?) of an alleged [...]

Man Makes A Jesus Pipe [PHOTO]

John Riggs — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:11:58 +0000

We’ve all had those friends in high school who would make pipes out of just about everything. Gas masks, Mrs. Butterworth containers, apples. Then there’s the pop can. This guy decided to take it to the extreme and make a pipe out of a baby Jesus figure. What do you think? Tell us in the [...]

Voters Get Say On Legalizing Mary Jane [POLL]

Todd Lyons — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:43:38 +0000

Initiative 502 (why couldn’t it be I-420?) will be on the ballot in November asking Washington State voters whether or not the RECREATIONAL use of marijuana should be legal. It is already legal in this state for medicinal purposes. What do you think? Should marijuana be made legal for recreational use?

Halloween Costume Idea #420 [PHOTO]

John Riggs — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:38:23 +0000

If you’re going as a group, here are some fun costumes to dress up as. They look pretty cheap to make and very low maintenance. If you’re going to dress like this in Yakima, you may want to give yourself a gasoline-scented perfume to complete the outfit. iambored

Researchers Say Eating Chips Can Produce a Marijuana-Like High

John Riggs — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:05:16 +0000

Remember the old Pringles slogan, "Once you pop, you can't stop"? Research now suggests it could be more true than we ever thought.

The journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) says US researchers found that foods high in fat trigger natural feel-good chemicals with effects similar to those found in marijuana. These chemicals, called endocannabinoids, produce a drug-like feeling that can lead to gorging on foods such as chips and fries.