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Santos, Melissa. “Washington state lawmakers want to curb pot shop robberies.” Axios Seattle. January 30, 2024. https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2024/01/30/weed-thieves-shop-dispensary-washington-law

Tiu, Jeffrey. “The Best Dispensaries In Bellevue, WA.” Herb. June 8, 2023. https://herb.co/guides/the-best-dispensaries-in-bellevue-wa/

Daniels, Chris. “ 'A different animal': Doctors warn seniors about potency of cannabis products.“ KOMO News. May 9, 2023. https://komonews.com/news/local/marijuana-pot-cannabis-weed-mixing-seniors-seattle-doctors-warn-increase-emergency-room-visits-for-elderly-people-potency-edibles-thc-topicals-creams-cbd-journal-american-geriatrics-society

Wolfer, Macey. “Raising the bar in retail: On strategic expansion and creative community building with Hashtag Cannabis.” Marijuana Brand Insights. February 6, 2023. https://mjbrandinsights.com/raising-the-bar-in-retail-on-strategic-expansion-and-creative-community-building-with-hashtag-cannabis/

de Guzman, Ana. “14 unique things to do in Seattle that every Seattleite should know about.” Redfin Blog. November 10, 2022. https://www.redfin.com/blog/unique-things-to-do-in-seattle/

“After hurdles and challenges Everett’s 8th retail marijuana store opens today.” My Everett News. October 28, 2022. https://myeverettnews.com/2022/10/28/after-hurdles-and-challenges-everetts-8th-retail-marijuana-store-opens-today/

Guzman, Alejandra. “Possible relief in sight for pot shop owners to operate as cashless businesses.” Fox 13 Seattle. July 22, 2022. https://www.q13fox.com/news/possible-relief-in-sight-for-pot-shop-owners-to-operate-as-cashless-businesses

Hyde, David. “Pot tax proposal on Seattle City Council's radar: Leaked document.” KUOW. March 15, 2022. https://www.kuow.org/stories/new-pot-tax-proposal-on-seattle-city-council-s-radar-leaked-document

Morrison, Kyle. “Marijuana on our Christian campus: Exploring ethical, legal implications of SPU marijuana policies.” The Falcon. February 24, 2022. https://thefalcon.seapacmedia.com/12264/news/marijuana-on-our-christian-campus/

Webster, Dan. “Sugar-free cannabis: Edible makers seek sweet but healthy solutions.” The Spokesman-Review. March 30, 2021. https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2021/mar/30/sugar-free-cannabis-edible-makers-seek-sweet-but-h/

“Dispensary deals for dab day 2020 in Seattle: Where to go for on-sale concentrates, cartridges, and more on July 10.” The Stranger. July 9, 2020. https://www.thestranger.com/things-to-do/2020/07/09/44058319/dispensary-deals-for-dab-day-2020-in-seattle

“Stranger EverOut presents: Retail roundup! A selection of sponsored shopping options for May 14-20.” The Stranger. May 14, 2020. https://www.thestranger.com/things-to-do/2020/05/14/43674534/stranger-everout-presents-retail-roundup

“4/20 2020 events and weed store specials in Seattle: Dispensary deals, stoner flicks, and more holiday festivities.” The Stranger. April 16, 2020. https://www.thestranger.com/things-to-do/2020/04/16/43416819/420-2020-events-and-weed-store-specials-in-seattle

“Finding new ways to celebrate 4-20 together — virtually!” Seattle Weekly. April 13, 2020. https://www.seattleweekly.com/marketplace/finding-new-ways-to-celebrate-4-20-together-virtually/

Friedman, Elaina. “These Seattle weed stores are rewarding social distancing with special deals: The Reef, Ganja Goddess, and other dispensaries offering discounts for preorders.” The Stranger. March 31, 2020. https://www.thestranger.com/things-to-do/2020/03/31/43298384/these-seattle-weed-stores-are-rewarding-social-distancing-with-special-deals

Cowee, Maggie, McVey, Eli, and Schaneman, Bart. “Adult-use cannabis sales plunge after briefly hitting new heights on coronavirus concerns.” MJBizDaily. March 23, 2020. https://mjbizdaily.com/adult-use-cannabis-sales-plunge-after-briefly-hitting-new-heights-on-coronavirus-concerns/

“Future looks bright for popular Redmond cannabis shop: Hashtag Cannabis preparing for move to large new site in downtown Redmond, cafe to be added.” Bellevue Reporter. March 23, 2020. https://www.bellevuereporter.com/marketplace/future-looks-bright-for-popular-redmond-cannabis-shop/

Hiruko, Ashley. “Hashing it out in Redmond, where it’s pot shop versus Brown Bear Car Wash.” KUOW. January 17, 2020. https://www.kuow.org/stories/redmond-pot-shop-owners-say-employees-at-mercy-of-brown-bear-car-wash

Cushing, Tim. “Washington court says local pot dealers can hang up Christmas lights that spell ‘POT.’ ” TechDirt. December 27, 2019. https://www.techdirt.com/2019/12/27/washington-court-says-local-pot-dealers-can-hang-up-christmas-lights-that-spell-pot/

Sullum, Jacob. “A Christmas miracle: Washington court overturns marijuana sign rules that banned string lights spelling ‘Pot.’ ” Reason. December 24, 2019. https://reason.com/2019/12/24/a-christmas-miracle-washington-court-overturns-marijuana-sign-rules-that-banned-string-lights-spelling-pot/

Poorman, Elisabeth, M.D. “We need to talk about the cons of marijuana.” KUOW. October 8, 2019. https://www.kuow.org/stories/barfing-and-anxiety-we-need-to-talk-about-the-cons-of-marijuana

Miner, Kate A. “Hashtag Cannabis offers guided tours for seniors.” The Spokesman-Review. September 19, 2019. https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2019/sep/23/hashtag-cannabis-offers-guided-tours-seniors/

“Chart: Sales fall for adult-use cannabis vape products on heels of health scare.” MJBizDaily. September 12, 2019. https://mjbizdaily.com/sales-dip-for-adult-use-cannabis-vape-products-on-health-scare-news/

“Cannabis collab sees Seattle women join forces: Seattle cannabis vendor names new product after local recording artist SassyBlack’s new album.” Mercer Island Reporter. September 9, 2019. https://www.mi-reporter.com/marketplace/cannabis-collab-sees-seattle-women-join-forces/

Black, Lester. “We asked the 55 city council candidates to smoke weed with us. Five said yes.” The Stranger. July 17, 2019. https://www.thestranger.com/weed/2019/07/17/40777123/smoking-weed-with-city-council-candidates

Pallardy, Carrie. “How cannabis software company Sprout is helping retailers acquire and retain more customers.” New Cannabis Ventures. April 24, 2019. https://www.newcannabisventures.com/how-cannabis-software-company-sprout-is-helping-retailers-acquire-and-retain-more-customers/

Kennedy, Sara. “Seattle-area cannabis deals for 420.” The Seattle Times. April 19. 2019. https://www.seattletimes.com/explore/shop-northwest/seattle-area-cannabis-deals-for-4-20/

“52 weed events for 4/20 2019 in Seattle: Film screenings, drag shows, and more events for April 18-21.” The Stranger. April 17, 2019. https://www.thestranger.com/things-to-do/2019/04/17/39938425/52-weed-events-for-420-2019-in-seattle

“Finding 4/20: A historical primer from the 1970s to today.” Seattle Weekly. April 8, 2019. https://www.seattleweekly.com/marketplace/finding-4-20-a-historical-primer-from-the-1970s-to-today/

Kenney, Timothy. “Nice knowing you, Hashtag Cannabis and Stone Way Cafe!” The Stranger. March 26, 2019. https://www.thestranger.com/news/2019/03/26/39726142/stone-way-is-losing-its-best-cafe-and-pot-shop

Raftery, Isolde. “As snow falls, Seattle stocks up on de-icer, avocados and … weed.” KUOW. February 8, 2019. https://www.kuow.org/stories/big-fat-snowflakes-are-falling-on-seattle

“Women in Washington’s weed industry.” The Seattle Times. June 4, 2018. https://www.seattletimes.com/sponsored/women-in-washingtons-weed-industry/

“The benefits of CBD for older adults.” Seattle Weekly. October 22, 2018. https://www.seattleweekly.com/marketplace/the-benefits-of-cbd-for-older-adults/