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Murmurs: A Tough Week for the Federal Prosecutor (and Other Lawyers)

In other news: Gun nuts threaten Lake Oswego priest.

New Copper Penny Owners Seek to Open a Marijuana Dispensary in Lents

The New Copper Penny is gone. But the family that ran the East Portland nightclub for four decades is planning to sell another libation in Lents: cannabis. The Tzantarmas family, longtime proprietors of the New Copper Penny, have applied to open a marijuana dispensary at the corner of Southeast 92nd Avenue and Foster Road. The … Continue reading New Copper Penny Owners Seek to Open a Marijuana Dispensary in Lents

New Copper Penny Owners Seek to Open a Marijuana Dispensary in Lents

The New Copper Penny is gone. But the family that ran the East Portland nightclub for four decades is planning to sell another libation in Lents: cannabis. The Tzantarmas family, longtime proprietors of the New Copper Penny, have applied to open a marijuana dispensary at the corner of Southeast 92nd Avenue and Foster Road. The … Continue reading New Copper Penny Owners Seek to Open a Marijuana Dispensary in Lents

Devontre Thomas Stared Down Federal Charges for a Gram of Cannabis. Here's Why He Fought Back.

The Native American teenager tells us why he fought back against federal prosecutors.

Portland's Cannabis Consigliere Leaves Top Pot Law Firm

Amy Margolis is setting up her own law firm after leaving Emerge Law Group.

Portland's Cannabis Consigliere Leaves Top Pot Law Firm

Amy Margolis is setting up her own law firm after leaving Emerge Law Group.

Robbery of Portland Cannabis Dispensary Points Out a Glaring Vulnerability: Cash

The Wednesday armed robbery of a Southeast Portland marijuana dispensary is renewing calls to change federal laws so cannabis businesses can keep their money in banks. Three robbers took about $1,000 in cash and about three ounces of marijuana from Mt. Hood Wellness Center on Aug. 3, employee Tyler Wilson tells WW. “The employee working … Continue reading Robbery of Portland Cannabis Dispensary Points Out a Glaring Vulnerability: Cash

Feds Dropping Charges Against Native American Teenager Who Faced a Year in Jail for Cannabis

Federal prosecutors have agreed to drop charges against a Native American teenager who faced a year in prison for possessing a gram of marijuana. The agreement, filed today in federal court, says that the federal misdemeanor charges against 19-year-old Devontre Thomas will be dropped if he obeys the law and keeps a job for 60 days. … Continue reading Feds Dropping Charges Against Native American Teenager Who Faced a Year in Jail for Cannabis

Capitol Hill Officials Demand to Know Why a Native American Teenager Is Being Prosecuted for Cannabis

Three members of Oregon’s congressional delegation are demanding U.S. Attorney for Oregon Billy Williams explain why his office is prosecuting a Native American teenager for allegedly possessing a gram of marijuana. In letter that will be mailed tomorrow, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, Sen. Jeff Merkley and Rep. Earl Blumenauer, all Oregon Democrats, ask Williams to … Continue reading Capitol Hill Officials Demand to Know Why a Native American Teenager Is Being Prosecuted for Cannabis

Colorado Data Suggests Race Plays a Role in Which Teenagers Get Arrested for Pot

Cannabis prohibition is supposed to be over in Oregon. But data from other states suggests the color of your skin changes the legality of marijuana. Studies in Washington and Colorado, which both legalized recreational marijuana in 2012, still show wide disparities in pot arrests of juveniles in those states. Cover Story: Devontre Thomas is 19. … Continue reading Colorado Data Suggests Race Plays a Role in Which Teenagers Get Arrested for Pot

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