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State Marijuana Forum to be Held Tonight

Lance Tormey — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:11:14 +0000

The state Liquor Control Board will hold a forum tonight in Yakima on marijuana regulations under a new state law.

The board is gathering public input as it develops new rules.

The state expects to issue producer licenses in mid-August, followed by marijuana processor and retailer licenses in November

More Teenagers Targeting Liquor to Shoplifting

Associated Press — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:42:54 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Thurston County authorities say more teenagers are shoplifting liquor that's now available at grocery stores.

The Olympian reports that at least 20 teenagers have been charged with stealing spirits from Thurston County grocery stores, but that tally doesn't include charges of minors in possession, which can be leveled when a teen has alcohol on them, but hasn't left the store

Liquor Control Board To Have Another Auction For Six Stores

Lance Tormey — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:48:08 +0000

The Washington State Liquor Control Board will hold another live auction for the rights to six state liquor stores. It's the third auction of state liquor stores since Washington voters approved Initiative 1183 privatizing liquor sales. The top bidders for the remainin