Washington cannabis industry folks and consumers alike have long been wondering when, if ever, the state will allow homegrown cannabis. A group of legislators are now making the first push in Olympia with the latest initiative, House Bill 1449.

Now that 2024 is behind us, we can take a look at how the Washington state cannabis industry held up.

As Washington State Governor Jay Inslee reaches the end of his third term, he’s finishing the job with crucial appointments for the state’s cannabis industry. Inslee appointed Jim Vollendroff as new Chair to the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board. What can we expect from the new chairman?

The Washington State cannabis market is home to several top-notch chocolate producers. We’ve rounded up five our best picks to  make your stocking stuffer shopping experience a breeze. 

If you’re looking to support small local businesses with your shopping this season, consider stocking up at an Indigenous owned dispensary. 

Starting July 1, 2024, the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) will have the regulatory authority to accredit cannabis laboratories.

The suspension, issued by the LCB Board follows repeated violations of traceability, tax reporting and payment, selling cannabis to underage persons, and multiple violations for operating while under suspension.

TYSON 2.0, the premium cannabis brand founded by boxer, entrepreneur and advocate Mike Tyson, announced its further expansion into Washington state through an exclusive partnership with Perfect Harvest.

With the cannabis market expected to exceed $31.4 billion in 2024, more Indigenous tribes are getting in on the action and finding their space in the burgeoning industry. This is true for the Snoqualmie Tribe, which will celebrate the grand opening of its new Fireweed Cannabis dispensary on the iconic cannabis holiday, 4/20.

The Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB), on Tues. Oct. 24, issued an Emergency Suspension of the certification for cannabis testing laboratory True Northwest Inc.