The U.S. Coast Guard seized 1,200 pounds of marijuana off the coast of San Diego, after a sailor sent out an SOS distress signal last week, due to the boat’s broken battery. The distress call came in over the radio, to the Coast Guard from a crew member on the boat, who reported they were…
Published: Aug 31, 2017, 9:12 am • Updated: Aug 31, 2017, 9:12 am By The Associated Press JOHNSTON, R.I. — Police in Rhode Island say they have seized marijuana worth more than $40,000 and are now looking for the man who leased the building where it was found. Johnston police say the marijuana was found…
Published: Jan 4, 2018, 4:02 pm • Updated: Jan 4, 2018, 4:02 pm By Bob Salsberg, Associated Press BOSTON — Regulators pledged on Thursday they would push ahead with implementation of the state’s voter-approved recreational marijuana law despite a shift in official U.S. policy on enforcement of federal laws against pot. U.S. Attorney General Jeff…
Published: Dec 6, 2017, 1:23 pm • Updated: Dec 6, 2017, 3:41 pm By Jake Browne, The Cannabist Staff All great joints eventually burn down to a roach. Then you desperately pinch that roach between your thumb and forefinger until you burn your lips, finger tips coated in resin, and inhale a nub of the…
The post Canadian College Announces Cannabis Cultivation Class appeared first on High Times. Higher education plays a key role in the modern and technologically sophisticated cannabis industry. From agriculture to retail, from labs to courtrooms, legal weed spans multiple sectors of the economy and society. Preparing the next generation for these new civic, commercial, and…
The post 5 Positive Pot Quotes From Influential People appeared first on High Times. It seems that folks from all walks of life are embracing marijuana. Here are five positive pot quotes from influential people. 1. Adam Silver Photo Courtesy of Wikimedia The NBA commissioner recently demonstrated a progressive attitude toward pot: “I’m very interested…
Chewing gum heir William H. Wrigley Jr. II has been named the chairman of the board of a medical marijuana company. The new position comes following a substantial investment in Surterra Wellness by the billionaire. Last September, Wrigley, who goes by the name Beau, made his initial investment in Surterra. And this year, he led…
The post Growing Healthy Plants Via Smart Feeding appeared first on High Times. Looking for information regarding smart feeding? Whether you’re a novice or an advanced cannabis grower, this is the guide for you. High Times Cultivation Editor Nico Escondido answers all of your grow questions in his weekly Nico’s Nuggets column. The Question: My…
Published: Sep 8, 2017, 10:21 am • Updated: Sep 8, 2017, 12:41 pm By The Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine — A Maine marijuana activist says he was detained and denied entry to Canada because he supports the legalization of marijuana. The Portland Press Herald reports Paul McCarrier posted on Facebook on Monday that border agents…
Residents of Western Australia’s capital city Perth have grown accustomed to the Cloud 9 smoke shops dotting the metropolitan area. Some passersby may even remember when Cloud 9 came to national media attention after a series of shop raids in 2015 and 2016 turned up large quantities of synthetic cannabinoid products. Now, after a lengthy…