As Portland prepares for Best in Weed Week, happening December 8–14, 2025, the city is gearing up to celebrate one of Oregon’s most defining industries—cannabis.
Portland has one of the most mature cannabis programs and markets in the world, but it started wilting in 2020 due to the impacts of COVID-19,
The City of Portland’s Office of Community and Civic Life’s Cannabis Program invites you to Chapman Square on Friday, Aug. 12, to celebrate the important
The City of Portland’s Cannabis Program and local advocates presented to Portland City Council on Thursday, sharing sobering statistics that underscore how repetitive theft, increased
Local government officials, cannabis entrepreneurs and industry advocates came together to demonstrate support for the release of the Cannabis Policy Oversight Team (CPOT)’s policy report.
The City of Portland will hold their first press conference that will highlight cannabis policy advancements and statements from notable local cannabis entrepreneurs and industry
Despite Oregon’s cannabis market being valued at $1 billion in 2021, the industry’s growth has been hampered by the triple uppercut-punch of COVID-19 impacts, record
Akasha Lawrence Spence, D-Portland, served most of 2020 in the Oregon House of Representatives after being appointed to fill the seat vacated by former House
As the cannabis legalization movement continues to gain traction and create policy change, it is essential that equity and social justice be placed at the
The Office of Community & Civic Life’s Social Equity & Educational Development (SEED) Grant Fund has announced its 2020 grant recipients. Six local organizations will
For those of us who have been around the block in the cannabis movement, seeing industry professionals who are advocates at the core bridge into
Rose City Justice is taking to the streets again tonight to continue demonstrations that advocate for civil rights and social justice and equity. While our
Portland City Council met last week to approve a budget including the amendments to defund $15M from Portland Police Bureau (PPB). But, Commissioner Chloe Eudaly
As Portland City Council finalizes the 2020-21 citywide budget, the City’s Budget Committee has proposed a budget that dedicates over one-third of the City’s general
Divest City Portland Cannabis Tax funds from the PPB budget and invest them into reparations for those harmed by the War on Drugs, which disproportionately
As the cannabis community moves forward in an effort to legalize and normalize cannabis, I have found that we often draw energy and learn from
Jayne’s mission is to serve the community, not just their customers.
Ladies of Paradise are launching their first cannabis product: Lady Jays pre roll packs.
At least 3,000 pounds (elbows ;) of pot were removed from the warehouse where 16 people were working to dry the marijuana plants and get them ready for sale.
Cannabis Season – Week 15 I will be continuing my Dispensary Tour north and east of the Willamette River. Here is how I
This week I walked almost 30 miles in one week touring Portland’s pot shops and attending the cannabis events in week 14. My trek includes
This week includes three days of the 30th Annual Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival as well as the 2 year anniversary barbeque at Shango Dispensary in
Cannabis Season – Week 11 This week includes: the Portland Pride Parade on Sunday; the June edition of Weed Industry Nights from the OCC; the
Cannabis Season – Week 10 This week includes a High 5 Tour of Coffee and Cannabis, as well as the continuation of my Dispensary Tour,
