A man who was getting baked while bare of any clothes was seriously injured when his weed pen exploded, a lawsuit filed Friday claims. Gustavo Mendes now seeks $230,000 from the manufacturer of the malfunctioning marijuana vaporizer and the Eugene pot shop where he bought it, according to allegations in the Lane County Circuit Court suit. H/T: www.oregonlive.com You can view … [Read more...] about Naked Oregon man wounded by exploding weed pen, lawsuit claims
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Marijuana prices hit record low: Oregon’s supply is nearly double demand
Low prices for consumers mean tough times for growers and sellers.Oregonian file photo Oregon’s marijuana market continued to deteriorate last year, with prices falling to an all-time low even as the state’s harvest hit a record high. It’s a chronic imbalance that only got worse last year, putting even more pressure on a struggling industry. The state’s supply of marijuana was … [Read more...] about Marijuana prices hit record low: Oregon’s supply is nearly double demand
Oregon man sentenced to prison after growing marijuana on federal land, claiming religious tax exemption
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A Josephine County man was sentenced to federal prison for illegally growing marijuana and filing false tax returns with the IRS, authorities announced Monday. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon said 52-year-old Steven Shirley was sentenced to two years in prison with five years’ supervised release on December 18. Shirley was … [Read more...] about Oregon man sentenced to prison after growing marijuana on federal land, claiming religious tax exemption
Judge seeks leniency for Oregon man who shipped marijuana across country after inheriting business from his dad
A man who inherited a Medford-based shipping business from his father and mailed thousands of pounds of marijuana across the country apologized as he stood before a federal judge for sentencing Wednesday. “I felt an absolute duty to take care of everything that he left behind, and clearly it was more of a mess than I anticipated having to clean up,” Matthew Sachen told U.S. … [Read more...] about Judge seeks leniency for Oregon man who shipped marijuana across country after inheriting business from his dad
Suspects arrested in prolific theft ring targeting licensed cannabis farms
Authorities have arrested three suspects accused of stealing cannabis and equipment from at least 16 licensed marijuana farms and storage facilities in Jackson and Josephine counties over the last year. Growers in the region have long been a target of crime, said Aaron Lewis with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. But, he explained, the issue can now be more in the open … [Read more...] about Suspects arrested in prolific theft ring targeting licensed cannabis farms
Accused robber tries to shoot cannabis dispensary worker but gun malfunctions, cops say
A gun malfunctioned when a man tried to shoot a marijuana dispensary worker during a robbery in Oregon, police said. Police responded to the robbery at 4:38 p.m. July 23 at Top Shelf Medicine, the Bend Police Department said in a news release. A 41-year-old identified as Russell Ian Boggess struck a female worker in the face and threatened her with his gun, police said. Boggess … [Read more...] about Accused robber tries to shoot cannabis dispensary worker but gun malfunctions, cops say
Struggling with oversaturation, Oregon’s cannabis industry calls for new restrictions
The current moratorium on licenses will expire this April, and the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission said it will have to start processing applications. Leaders of Oregon’s cannabis industry are asking the state to permanently restrict the number of new marijuana businesses. To date, Oregon has approved over 3,000 licenses for the farming, processing or sale of marijuana. … [Read more...] about Struggling with oversaturation, Oregon’s cannabis industry calls for new restrictions
Oregon Weed Glut Continues in 2023
Oregon cannabis producers grew too much weed again this year, according to a new report, continuing the glut of marijuana that has plagued the state’s regulated pot industry for years. For much of this year, analysis of Oregon’s production of cannabis showed that the state was on a downward trend compared to last year, leading to a modest increase in prices. But a new report … [Read more...] about Oregon Weed Glut Continues in 2023
Medical Cannabis – The Best Bargain In Oregon, New York Not So Much
Houston Style Magazine readers, if you’ve been keeping a close eye on the medical cannabis industry, you’ll be intrigued by … Houston Style Magazine readers, if you’ve been keeping a close eye on the medical cannabis industry, you’ll be intrigued by the latest findings from a comprehensive analysis by Leafwell. The numbers have been crunched, and the ver- dict is out: Oregon … [Read more...] about Medical Cannabis – The Best Bargain In Oregon, New York Not So Much
Hold Lifted on Cannabis Products With Detected Aspergillus Mold in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) notified its current 2,790 OLCC recreational marijuana licensees that detections of Aspergillus mold in marijuana items would no longer prevent the sale or transfer of such products. Approximately 2,500 pounds of marijuana and 65,000 units of infused pre-rolls that were previously tested to contain Aspergillus … [Read more...] about Hold Lifted on Cannabis Products With Detected Aspergillus Mold in Oregon
