‘Crash and Grab’ burglary at Lynnwood pot shop
LYNNWOOD—Early Monday morning, October 27, a group of suspects carried out a brazen “crash-and-grab” burglary at a cannabis dispensary in Lynnwood, leading to a multi-vehicle pursuit that extended into Seattle before the perpetrators evaded capture. KING5 first reported the story. The incident unfolded around 2:40 a.m. at Euphorium Cannabis, located on Cypress Way in Lynnwood. […]
The Cannabis Debate: Rising health risks, addiction, and regulation
LYNNWOOD—As Lynnwood City Councilmembers consider approving retail cannabis in September, a growing body of research is shedding light on its potential health risks, particularly for young people, frequent users, and persons exposed to secondhand cannabis smoke. Recent studies point to increased risks of addiction, cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment, and mental health issues linked to cannabis […]
Lynnwood City Council approves pathway to allow cannabis retail sales, final vote September 22
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council at its Business Meeting on Monday, April 28, approved its intent to allow retail cannabis sales within city limits. The motion, make by Councilman George Hurst and seconded by Council Vice President Josh Binda, to affirmed that retail cannabis sales should be allowed within the City Limits of Lynnwood, was approved […]
Lynnwood to consider allowing retail cannabis sales in the city
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council heard from Planning Commission staff regarding allowing retail cannabis sales within the city limits, at a Work Session Monday, April 21. As of today, there are no recreational cannabis stores within Lynnwood city limits, despite four licenses (or title-certificates) allocated to the city by the state. All four of these licenses, […]
Cash reward offered for Lynnwood cannabis robbery suspects
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 21, 2022 – North Lynnwood cannabis store, Green Lady, was robbed by four-armed men Wednesday night, January 19, stealing around $6,000 in cash and up to 3 thousand dollars in product. The latest robbery in Lynnwood is one of several ongoing armed robberies in the area that are targeting cannabis stores for […]
Nine years after Washington legalized cannabis, some cities still resist
LYNNWOOD, WA – It’s been nine years since Washington State passed Initiative 502, legalizing recreational cannabis for persons 21-years or older, yet some Snohomish County cities, including Lynnwood, are still resistant to welcoming the industry. Lynnwood’s Moratorium As of today, there are no recreational cannabis stores within Lynnwood city limits, despite four licenses (or title-certificates) […]
Forging partnerships: Cannabis in the community
By Josh Estes, Pacific NW Regional Strategies, LLC | Commentary Snohomish County, Wash., – Whether or not you are a qualifying patient or customer that enjoys cannabis, there is no denying that the plant carries a stigma in many communities. This stigma, which seems to be rooted in the perception of yesteryear does not adequately […]
