KDLL’s Sabine Poux spoke to Alaska Marijuana Industry Association treasurer Ryan Tunseth about how the industry has changed since 2015 and where he thinks it’s going.
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Rep. Young joins Democrats to pass marijuana legalization bill
Congressman Don Young was one of only five Republicans to vote for a bill that would decriminalize marijuana. The bill passed 228-164 but is unlikely to go further before Congress adjourns.
‘Southeast has just been hammered’: Economists try to see what’s ahead for Alaska’s pandemic recession
The COVID-19 pandemic came at a rough time for Alaska. The state was just beginning to climb out of its recession and was projected to see economic growth. Instead, as the pandemic unfolded and shut down the tourism season, businesses closed and a record number of Alaskans found themselves out of work.
Two people charged after ransacking a Dillingham pot shop
This is the first break-in at the Dillingham marijuana store. Stolen items include marijuana gummies and soda as well as glass, rubber and gasmask bongs.
Updated: Alaska marijuana shops can now apply to provide curbside pickup
Alaska’s Marijuana Control Board passed emergency regulations that could ease restrictions on marijuana stores as owners navigate business during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ketchikan officials won’t oppose marijuana cafe north of town
Ketchikan could be among the first cities in Alaska to allow a marijuana cafe with on-site consumption.