Willamette Week founder launches indoor cannabis operation
Ron Buel and two partners launch Dank Bros., an indoor grow operation in Milwaukie.
Cannabis
Credit card practices hurt a pot business
The oversupply of marijuana has led to concerns of mass closures of producers and retailers struggling to make a profit because of falling prices.
In some Portland neighborhoods, it’s easier to find weed than food
It’s easier to find weed than food in Parkrose.
On the Scene, Part II: Cannabis industry faces new regulatory pressures
Cannabis industry businesses weigh next steps in a new regulatory environment.
On the Scene: Cannabis industry tackles oversupply with creative marketing
In an oversaturated market, cannabis growers focus on branding.
Cities, counties awaiting pot revenues
Local jurisdictions will soon reap the tax benefits of legal marijuana market.
Oregon ranks low on cannabis industry transparency
Lack of public information on marijuana businesses raises concerns.
As cannabis industry grows, tensions rise over energy use
Energy use is a lightning rod for conflict between the old and new economies.
Pot training
Finding people with experience in recreational marijuana cultivation can be tough in an industry that just recently became legal in Oregon.