Now there’s a date: The first group of “20-ish” retail marijuana stores will open on July 8 … if it all goes according to the latest plans.

The Liquor Control Board is planning to issue the first licenses Monday, July 7, and those new licensees will have to use the first 24 hours getting the marijuana into their store tracing program. Then they can open on the 8th, said Brian Smith, the LCB’s communication director.

One retailer who expects to open a store in Seattle on July 8 is Michael Perkins. He’s planning to open in a former state-run liquor store location at 14343 15th Ave. NE. And then by the end of July, he hopes to have a second store open on Aurora Avenue.

Perkins, who has extensive experience in the medical cannabis market and still runs several medical dispensaries, says he will have I-502 product to sell in his retail shop, though he isn’t exactly sure what they’ll charge per gram or how long it will last.

Quick note on buying pot: All dried marijuana will be sold to consumers at one-ounce or less sizes, so “a 1/4” is … well … 7.08 grams. “An 1/8th” is 3.54 grams and so on. Some retailers will sell an 1/8th or a 1/4 for less than if you bought each gram separately. And, of course, a wide variety of edibles and other infused products will also, eventually, be available.

“I would assume $20 to $25 a gram until the producers reduce their prices,” he said. “I expect to see demand for the 502 (marijuana). I expect to run out of product. And, I expect the people coming to run over and try to get a (medical) card … so they can go to a medical store next door.”

And therein lies the rub, some say. The black market and the “gray market” or Washington’s largely unregulated medical market, will continue to undercut the I-502’s high prices. But not everyone in the game thinks that’ll be the deciding factor.

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“I don’t see it as competition,” said one I-502 retail hopeful in Seattle, who asked not to be named because while his store should be among the first to open he has a final inspection this week and doesn’t want to jinx anything.

“I think it’s something completely different,” he said. “Ultimately the 502 market, at least at this point, you look at Colorado, it’s really geared toward the tourist market. Colorado still has their medical system and their recreational system and they are booming. So, I see them as completely different. I don’t think medical and the recreational, tourist market is the same thing.”

Open among the first or wait?

“It’s gong to be kind of a blood bath,” said one retail hopeful who will not be among the first and asked not to be named. “You have to compete against the medical and black market with super high prices and limited supply.”

Todd Shirley, whose application for a retail license in Shoreline made it into the top of the lottery for King County, says he is unlikely to be in the first wave … and that’s okay.

“The last thing we want to do is open and have very little inventory, run for a couple days and then shut down for three days. I really do think that will be a problem,” Shirley said. “Once we open, I would like to be able to supply our clients. And to have to shut down for a few days could cause them to go elsewhere.”

Shirley is also hoping to get ahold of marijuana at a lower price than what some growers are trying to charge.

Story on growers and prices — Growers will have retail marijuana available for sale in early July.

“The first wave could have first-mover advantage,” Shirley said, “but it’s gong to be tough.”

We’ve heard of some growers pushing for $5,000 or more per pound to the retailer, but we’ve also from a number of growers who are selling at less than $3,000 a pound.

“Our products are all top shelf and we are asking $2,800 per pound and we are asking the retailers we work with to cap their price at $420 per ounce to consumers. We are avoiding the temptation of price gouging,” one grower told us.

Steve O’Neill hopes to have his I-502 store open Seattle in a few month. But he does expect the black and medical markets to give I-502 a run for its money.

“I’m very excited about” opening, he said, “but I think it’s going to be a shocking eyeopener for many people in the state, most especially the Legislature.”

If retail sales fall off and taxes aren’t generated … “The Legislature will be strongly motivated and must do something, otherwise they will lose their golden goose,” O’Neill said.

“If you want a successful 502,” adds Perkins, “you have to beat the black market. You have to be price competitive. You have to be selection competitive. You have to be convenience competitive. You have to be legitimacy competitive. You’re guaranteed to get all of the customers who would never shop with an illegal street dealer … but you’re not going to get that group of people who shop from their friends unless you bring that price down enough to where the convenience is completely worth it. “It doesn’t have to completely beat their price. I mean people are still trying to sell black-market alcohol but it doesn’t have any market share. “

Where will the first stores be?

“We’ve kept in mind geography and population, and retail licenses will be spread around the state,” Smith of the LCB said.

Once the licenses are out, the board will publish a list of its new licensees.

Spokane Green Leaf — at 9107 N. Country Home Blvd, Suite 2 in Spokane — responded to our inquires via email. That business wrote:

“On Friday, June 20th, we underwent the final inspection from the WSLCB Enforcement Officer. We passed all the required elements. We will be awarded our Retail License the week of June 30th. We were told that we will be among the first 20 licensed retail stores in the state-wide opening the week of July 7th. The retail pricing for top-shelf product could be in the $20-$25 range. Lowest prices expected in the $12-$15 per gram range.”

The Fresh Greens store in Winthrop also expects to be among the first, said owner Austin Lott.

“I’ve had my final review and passed and now I just need to finish my front, get fingerprinted, and pass my inspection, which is supposed to happen in about a week,” Lott wrote us last week. “I’ve contacted a few processors through email and received no response yet. And that means I don’t have much info on prices – it’s all just speculation at this point, but I expect them to be higher than black market, certainly. They’ll come way down next year come November/December when the big outdoor crops come in.”









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Image 1of/77 Caption Close Image 2 of 77 Issued: AuricAG Incorporated, grower/producer license. Located in Seattle, King County What they say: The unified vision of AuricAG is to be leaders in our dynamic industry by providing the best products, the best service, and the most innovation. AuricAG company spokesman Joseph "Joby" Sewell has said the company has over 50 strains in house. A few names that consumers will recognize are AK-47 and some specific Kush strains. We also have some surprises in store but we prefer to keep those under wraps for the time being. More information will be available on our website "AuricAG.com.” However, please be patient as the site is still under construction. Our focus has been building out the facility and getting plants in the ground. Now that most of those goals have been accomplished we can expand our focus to building out the rest of the business. less Issued: AuricAG Incorporated, grower/producer license. Located in Seattle, King County What they say: The unified vision of AuricAG is to be leaders in our dynamic industry by ... more Image 3 of 77 Issued: Black Dog Acres, grower/producer license. Located in Goldendale, Klickitat County. What they told us about their product: Organically grown, sun-kissed flowers, never picked before their time, dried and glass cured. They will be starting out with 100 strains including: Cloud 9, Obama Kush and Fire Alien Kush. less Issued: Black Dog Acres, grower/producer license. Located in Goldendale, Klickitat County. What they told us about their product: Organically grown, sun-kissed flowers, never picked before ... more Image 4 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>Blewett Pass Farms</b> producer license. Located in Peshastin, Chelan County.</p> <p>Issued: <b>Blewett Pass Farms</b> producer license. Located in Peshastin, Chelan County.</p> Image 5 of 77 Image 6 of 77 Issued: CannaMan Farms, producer/processor license. Located in Vancouver, Clark County. What they say on their website: In our effort to present this incredible plant in all its natural splendor we at CannaMan Farms keep it very simple. Opposed to forcing the plant to produce what we want we believe in simply guiding it. By providing unique organic environments that allow the plant to show us what it is capable of providing and not what we are capable of forcing the plant to become. We will never use synthetic chemicals in any form on our plants. Our plants are grown in a custom soil mix prepared with organic amendments such as bat guano, humic acid, mycorrihzae and feather meal. We use and maintain our own worm farm for composting and supplying lachte for our custom teas which are the only thing our plants are ever fed. We are constantly striving to find new ways to build massive microbial life in our soils which allow our plants to explode with vigor and growth 100% naturally. Strains they'll open with: Cinex, Godzilla, Love Potion and New Kush. less Issued: CannaMan Farms, producer/processor license. Located in Vancouver, Clark County. What they say on their website: In our ... more Image 7 of 77 Issued: Cannasol Farms, located in Riverside, Okanogan County What they said: CannaSol farms specializes in premium cannabis grown naturally and sustainably. Over 30 strains will be available by store openings, including strains high in cbd. less Issued: Cannasol Farms, located in Riverside, Okanogan County What they said: CannaSol farms specializes in premium cannabis grown naturally and sustainably. Over 30 strains will be ... more Image 8 of 77 Issued: Downtown Cannabis Company, producer/processor license. Located in Pacific, Pierce County. While they are not “quite ready” to release more information, Downtown did provide its logo. … so, check back for a list of strains and more. less Issued: Downtown Cannabis Company, producer/processor license. Located in Pacific, Pierce County. While they are not “quite ready” to release more information, Downtown did provide its ... more Image 9 of 77 Issued: Dutch Brothers, producer/processor license. Located in Seattle, King County. What they say: We are a medium sized company here in Seattle and we have a passion for cannabis and are always striving to produce the highest quality product for the consumer which does not necessarily mean the highest potency. There are many exciting strains out there with wonderful and exciting tastes and effects to explore we hope you (adults only) will enjoy our products when they first hit the market this summer. We as a company also believe in ending this prohibition on cannabis and we work closely with government to be an example which others might follow to help end the national ban on cannabis. We believe legalizing cannabis for adults will bring about a new legal market which will bolster the economy generate tax revenue for the states and reduce crime. Strains: We will have 3 Strains available on launch which are Seattle Cough, Girl Scout Cookie and Green Goodness. Thank you and enjoy responsibly. less Issued: Dutch Brothers, producer/processor license. Located in Seattle, King County. What they say: We are a medium sized company here in Seattle and we have a passion for cannabis and are ... more Image 10 of 77 Image 11 of 77 Issued: Farmer J’s, producer/processor license. Located in Spokane Valley, Spokane County. What they say about themselves: Farmer J's is the Premier grower/processing company in Eastern Washington. We will offer a large variety of top shelf flowers, edibles, and oils to meet the evolving legal cannabis market. Farmer J's will come to be known as the benchmark supplier to retailers. We are "The Green Standard." less Issued: Farmer J’s, producer/processor license. Located in Spokane Valley, Spokane County. What they say about themselves: Farmer J's is the Premier grower/processing company in ... more Image 12 of 77 Issued: Fireweed Farms, grower license. Located in Prosser, Benton County. What they have to say so far…: We are opening with 13760 square feet of outdoor production and 240 of indoor propagation. We have over 8,000 seeds for sale and clones soon to come. Our goal is to work hard for 7 months a year and go south for the winter. Strains: Fireweed, Insane, Kushy Kush, Magic Tragic, Bubba Kush, Girl Scout Cookie, One Arm Bandit … to name a few. less Issued: Fireweed Farms, grower license. Located in Prosser, Benton County. What they have to say so far…: We are opening with 13760 square feet of outdoor production and 240 of ... more Image 13 of 77 Issued: Gecko Growers producer/processor license. Located in East Wenatchee, Douglas County. What they said: (Note: The image above is a draft of their logo and we’ll update with their new one when we get it.) We expect to have indoor bi weekly product ready July 28th. Our outdoor product will be ready in October. Our initial strains include: Blue Dream, Chocolope, Lavender, Super Lemon Haze, THC Bomb, OG Kush, Vanilla Kush, Critical Kush, Afgan Kush, Sour Diesel, Sage and Sour Diesel Dutch Treat, Cheese Wreck, Red Gecko , Purple Plum, Critical Sensi Star Green Love Potion, Chemmy Jones, Omega Dawg, Hawaiian Rush, Secret Recipe, The Black 84, Purple, Girl Scout Cookies- Thin Mint, Girl Scout Cookies- Forum Cut, Chemo, Cheddarhead, Dirty Girl, Ace of Spades. less Issued: Gecko Growers producer/processor license. Located in East Wenatchee, Douglas County. What they said: (Note: The image above is a draft of their logo and we’ll update with their ... more Image 14 of 77 Issued: Green Apple, grower/producer license. Located in Silverdale, Kitsap County We got our license on 4/17/2014. We are the twelfth license in the state — Twelfth Man lol! We’ll have to create a Twelfth Man strain. We have been working so hard and look forward to meeting the demand for quality, refreshing and pleasant cannabis to Washingtonians. Strains: Bubba Kush, Hawaii Dutches, Green Pine Apple, Black Cherry Soda, Frosted Flakes, Purple Pearls, Little Green Gems, Skunk # 1, OG Kush, Green Huckle, Purple Arrow, Walrus Kush, Pine Apple Kush, Purple Urkle, Purple Berry, Strawberry Caught, Big Bud … and more We'll update the image when we get one ... they say they are busy as can be putting in plants indoors and readying their outdoor area. less Issued: Green Apple, grower/producer license. Located in Silverdale, Kitsap County We got our license on 4/17/2014. We are the twelfth license in the state — Twelfth Man lol! We’ll have ... more Image 15 of 77 Image 16 of 77 Issued: Green Matter, grower license. Located in Edwall, Spokane County. What they say: Green Matter is dedicated to achieving the highest levels of potency, purity, and most importantly flavor in all of our products. Does our Sour Lemon OG strain taste like lemons when smoked or vaporized? Perhaps thats because both contain high concentrations of the terpene limonene. How about that crazy funk in our Misty, with its powerful 1:1 THC to CBD ratio? A direct result of the terpene Linalool, found in many other aromatic plants such as lavender and coriander. Our flowers provide a complete experience, from the moment the first flavorful smoke or vapor touches the lips, to the smooth, cough-less exhale, leaving only a slight lingering flavor on the tongue. Our facility contains less than 1,000 sq. ft. of growing area, which allows us to grow, hand-trim, and cure each flower without the use of trimming machines, dangerous pesticides, or environmentally damaging agricultural practices. Green Matter: Small Batch, Big Flavor less Issued: Green Matter, grower license. Located in Edwall, Spokane County. What they say: Green Matter is dedicated to achieving the highest levels of potency, purity, and most importantly ... more Image 17 of 77 Issued: The Green Surfer, grower license. Located in Mead, Spokane County. That’s the Surfer himself in the photo: Frank Schade. We’ll add more info as we get it. less Issued: The Green Surfer, grower license. Located in Mead, Spokane County. That’s the Surfer himself in the photo: Frank Schade. We’ll add more info as we get ... more Image 18 of 77 Issued: Highwater Farms, producer license. Located in Shelton, Mason County. What they say about themselves: HWF is a small farm on ten pristine acres north of Shelton. We are dedicated to sustainable, organic agricultural practices, building the soil and stewarding the land and our native biodiversity. We follow NOP and Salmon Safe standards as well as working closely with our local conservation district to protect and enhance habitat on the farms salmon bearing streams. Being passionate seed savers we actively seek out and preserve rare and unique varieties which provides us with the chance to discover and refine many new or forgotten strains. Throughout the season we feature herbs, vegetables, fruit, fresh flowers, eggs, sheep and field hay. Strains they are developing for the market: Super Silver Haze, Og Kush, HWF Kaze, The Orange, Lemon Haze, Animal Cookies, Larry OG, Socal Master Kush, Platimun Cookies, ATF, Ultimate Purple … and a collection of over 2000 seeds. Image provided by Highwater Farms. less Issued: Highwater Farms, producer license. Located in Shelton, Mason County. What they say about themselves: HWF is a small farm on ten pristine acres north of Shelton. We are ... more Image 19 of 77 Issued: Katie Gardens, located in Lyle, Klickitat County What they told us: Katie Gardens is a mom-and-pop “marijuanery” located east of the Cascades. We are an outdoor grow in the region where “the sun meets the rain.” Katie Gardens listens to Mother Nature and we use organic methods to grow happy plants and high quality cannabis. less Issued: Katie Gardens, located in Lyle, Klickitat County What they told us: Katie Gardens is a mom-and-pop “marijuanery” located east of the Cascades. We are an outdoor grow in the ... more Image 20 of 77 Image 21 of 77 Issued: Nine Point Growth Industries, producer/processor license. Located in Bremerton, Kitsap County. Mission statement from their website: Our mission is to be the quality leader of cannabis production in Washington state. We will support our customers (retail stores) by providing the highest quality products and services that they require to be the leaders in their field. We will continually reinforce our reputation for superior personal service and products by providing reliability, honesty, transparency, respect, involvement, and support to those we have relationships with. We will conduct research and development, use state-of-the-art equipment and review our methods of operation in a never-ending effort to continually improve the quality of the products we offer. We above all will be community minded and be positive contributors to where we work and live. Strains … this info is from an email exchange with founder and CEO Gregory Stewart: The familiar strains we produce are Blue Dream, NYC Diesel, and UK Cheese. However what I am most excited to share with Washington are strains I have developed from a Frankenstein/lemon OG Kush cross. Strong genetics have given these strains favorable THC percentages (all above 15%), as well as superior flower/bud structure and taste. At this time Nine Point will offer 5 new strains for enjoyment.They have been received well in the test market and compete with the top-drawer strains. I can't wait to turn our state on:). less Issued: Nine Point Growth Industries, producer/processor license. Located in Bremerton, Kitsap County. Mission statement ... more Image 22 of 77 Issued: Nugreen, located in Spokane, Spokane County What they told us: NuGreen is a Tier 2 producer/processor located in Spokane, WA. On the production side, we currently have 18 strains of useable, high quality marijuana grown in black organic soil and organic amendments. NuGreen will soon offer "honey oil" utilizing the Apeks Supercritical clean CO2 botanical extractor. less Issued: Nugreen, located in Spokane, Spokane County What they told us: NuGreen is a Tier 2 producer/processor located in Spokane, WA. On the production side, we currently have 18 strains of ... more Image 23 of 77 Issued: Virtual Services (Official name with LCB, but known to the rest of us as Oasis Organics), located in Bellingham, Whatcom County What the owner says: I am a tier 1 that is focused on quality rather than quantity. Strains: We will have a number of heirloom verities including Thai stick, Maui Waui, Acapulco gold, Durban Poison, Panama Red and Oaxacan along with a verity of cannabis cup winners an other popular new verities. less Issued: Virtual Services (Official name with LCB, but known to the rest of us as Oasis Organics), located in Bellingham, Whatcom County What the owner says: I am a tier 1 that is focused on ... more Image 24 of 77 Issued: 02 Sun (its customers will know them as TumbleWeed Farm), producer/processor license. Located in Benton City, Benton County. What they say about themselves: TumbleWeed Farm is nestled in the fertile lands of eastern Washington, between two rivers that keep the soil moist and beneath the sun that nourishes our naturally grown plants. We’re a small family farm that believes in green growing practices to preserve our planet and raise healthy plants for a healthier life.We believe in sunshine, fresh air, and clean water, and that’s how we farm. We believe in cultivating our client relationships with the same care we cultivate our plants. We believe in honoring the tradition of Marijuana, in laughter, friendships, hard work, and in providing a superior product. Welcome to TumbleWeed Farm. Where quality comes naturally. Strains you can expect from TumbleWeed Farm: Banana Kush, Blue Dream, Purple Haze, Ghost Train, Schrom, Dutch Hawaiian OG, Thai , Durban Poison, Darjeeling, ATF less Issued: 02 Sun (its customers will know them as TumbleWeed Farm), producer/processor license. Located in Benton City, Benton County. What they say about themselves: TumbleWeed Farm ... more Image 25 of 77 Image 26 of 77 Issued: Peninsula Cannabis, grower/producer license. Located in Port Angeles, Clallam County. What they have to say so far…: Peninsula Cannabis LLC is Washington State's Premier Licensed Cannabis Production Company. Peninsula Cannabis LLC is a combination tier two cannabis production and processing company located on the majestic Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. The ocean beaches, crystal blue lakes, and majestic mountains inspire us to use only the purest and most natural ingredients. Our passion for Organic Farming is reflected in our three guiding principals: Consistency, Simplicity, and Transparency - Consistency of Superior Quality; Simplicity of Design and Function; and Transparency in Public and Social Relationships. We also package all of our products in our facility, and sell a premium grade product to licensed retailers that is ready to go right on the shelves and into the hands of the consumers. Strains: Afghani, Big Bud, Bubba Kush, Cheese, G-13, Grape Ape, Hindu Kush, Northern lights, Dr. Grinspoon, Durban Poison, Haze #1, Maui Waui, Panama Red, Thai Stick, Afgooey, Blueberry, Critical, God Bud, Headband, Master Kush, Romulan, Royal Caramel, Warlock, White Berry, White Widow, Matanuska Tundra, Skunk, Pineapple Kush … and more. less Issued: Peninsula Cannabis, grower/producer license. Located in Port Angeles, Clallam County. What they have to say so far…: Peninsula Cannabis LLC is Washington State's Premier ... more Image 27 of 77 Issued: Rainier Gardens (listed by the LCB as Cammencement Bay Production and Processing), located in Tacoma, Pierce County Some of their strains: Grape Ape, LA Woman, Headband, OG Kush x Purple Thai, Remedy (15% CBD / .5% THC) Solid Medical Strain, Charlie Sheen, Chem Dog, GSC, Underdog … We’ll publish more about them when we get it. less Issued: Rainier Gardens (listed by the LCB as Cammencement Bay Production and Processing), located in Tacoma, Pierce County Some of their strains: Grape Ape, LA Woman, Headband, OG Kush x ... more Image 28 of 77 Issued: Sea of Green Farms, producer/processor license. Located in Seattle, King County. What they say about themselves: “Seattle's First & Finest” Strains: They have over 70, Sea of Green reported, “but here is the short list”: SOG MK1, Blue Dream, Girl Scout Cookies, Space Needle, Dutch Treat, Harlequin less Issued: Sea of Green Farms, producer/processor license. Located in Seattle, King County. What they say about themselves: “Seattle's First & Finest” Strains: They ... more Image 29 of 77 Issued: Verdavanti, producer/processor license. Located in Everett, Snohomish County. What they have to say so far…: “We'll have over 40 strains including 12% CBD strains for medical use.” less Issued: Verdavanti, producer/processor license. Located in Everett, Snohomish County. What they have to say so far…: “We'll have over 40 strains including 12% CBD strains for ... more Image 30 of 77 Image 31 of 77 Issued: Wow Weed, grower/producer license. Located in Dallesport, Klickitat County What they say: W.O.W. Weed in sunny Klickitat County turned on their lights as the first I502 business licensed in the Columbia River Gorge. We hit the ground running with over fourteen hundred established plants, 700 rooting clones, and hundreds of seeds collected from all over the world with an inventory of more than 65 strains. We believe there is no better climate in the state for growing outdoor marijuana than the sun drenched shelves of land along the Columbia river that boasts the warmest summer temperatures and longest growing season in Washington and we hope to put Klickitat County on the map as a producer of premium weed. As a small family/friend run business with 2000 square indoor and 4800 square feet of outdoor canopy the quality of our product is our ultimate goal. W.O.W. Weed's currently planted strains include Acapulco Gold, Afgooey, Alaskan Thunderf***, Berkeley Blues, Big Bud, Blue Cheese, Blue Dream Blue Magoo, Bubba Kush, Bubbalicious, Bubble Gum, Burmese Kush, Chemdawg, Cinex, Crazy Train, Crème Caramel, Cripit, Critical Kush, Kritical Mass, Dream Queen, Durban Poison, Dutch Treat, Eve, Frisian Dew, Girl Scout Cookie, God Bud, Grape God, Grape Krush, Green Crack, Harlequin, Hawaiian, Headband, Jack Frost, Jack Herer, Jilly Bean, Kitana, Landrace Afghani, Las Vegas Purple Kush, Lemon Kush, Lemon OG, Maui Wowie, Mc Bud, Motivation, Mr. Nice, Northern Lights, OG Kush, Obama, Orange Crush, Panama Red, Pineapple Express, Pit Bull, Purpit, Shining Silver Haze, Skunk, Skywalker, Sleestack Skunk #1, Sour Blueberry, Sour Diesel, Sugar Plum, Sweet Tooth, Tangerine Dream, Train Wreck, Venom, White Rhino, White Widow, X Bud and another 20 plus strains in seeds. We think when you try some of our lovingly grown and individually packaged buds you will say W.O.W too! … on Facebook less Issued: Wow Weed, grower/producer license. Located in Dallesport, Klickitat County What they say: W.O.W. Weed in sunny Klickitat County turned on their lights as the first I502 ... more Image 32 of 77 Issued: Yield Farms, grower/processor license. Located in Spokane, Spokane County. What they said: Yield Farms is a family owned/operated I502 Tier 2 Producer/Processor facility. We specialize in small batch, frequent harvest cannabis flower products. We use only organic nutrients to ensure a product free from synthetic chemicals. Our propriety quick drying and curing process allows for product availability within days rather than weeks. All buds are hand trimmed for the highest resin concentration and the least leaves and stems. We pride ourselves in delivering only recently harvested, top shelf products to the market. We have a 2000 sq ft indoor/5000 sq ft outdoor canopy facility. Our first indoor harvest is expected to be ready for market in mid-July and outdoor in October. Our current strains include Golden Nugget, NYC Diesel, Pineapple Kush and Carmelicious; and we will be adding Bubblegum and Super Silver Haze in the near future. less Issued: Yield Farms, grower/processor license. Located in Spokane, Spokane County. What they said: Yield Farms is a family owned/operated I502 Tier 2 Producer/Processor facility. We ... more Image 33 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>Quince Farm</b>, grower/producer license. Located in Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County.</p> <p>We’ve emailed and called ‘em and await their reply.</p> <p>Issued: <b>Quince Farm</b>, grower/producer license. Located in Bainbridge Island, Kitsap County.</p> <p>We’ve emailed and called ‘em and await their reply.</p> Image 34 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>Whatcom County Cannabis Gardens</b>, located in Bellingham, Whatcom County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> <p>Issued: <b>Whatcom County Cannabis Gardens</b>, located in Bellingham, Whatcom County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> Image 35 of 77 Image 36 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>Deepwater botanicals</b>, located in Bellingham, Whatcom County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> <p>Issued: <b>Deepwater botanicals</b>, located in Bellingham, Whatcom County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> Image 37 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>Hydro Light</b>, producer/processor license. Located in Cle Elum, Kittitas County.</p> <p>We’ve emailed and called ‘em and await their reply.</p> <p>Issued: <b>Hydro Light</b>, producer/processor license. Located in Cle Elum, Kittitas County.</p> <p>We’ve emailed and called ‘em and await their reply.</p> Image 38 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>Typhoon Yolanda</b>, located in Copalis Crossing, Grays Harbor County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> <p>Issued: <b>Typhoon Yolanda</b>, located in Copalis Crossing, Grays Harbor County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> Image 39 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>G-7 Grow</b>, producer license. Located in Ephrata, Grant County.</p> <p>We’ve emailed and called ‘em and await their reply.</p> <p>Issued: <b>G-7 Grow</b>, producer license. Located in Ephrata, Grant County.</p> <p>We’ve emailed and called ‘em and await their reply.</p> Image 40 of 77 Image 41 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>Buddy Boy Farms</b>, grower/producer license. Located in Ford, Lincoln County</p> <p>We’ve emailed and called ‘em and await their reply.</p> <p>Issued: <b>Buddy Boy Farms</b>, grower/producer license. Located in Ford, Lincoln County</p> <p>We’ve emailed and called ‘em and await their reply.</p> Image 42 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>Alpha Budz</b>, located in Forks, Clallam County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> <p>Issued: <b>Alpha Budz</b>, located in Forks, Clallam County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> Image 43 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>Emerald Twist</b>, producer license. Located in Goldendale, Klickitat County. </p> <p>We’ve emailed and called ‘em and await their reply.</p> <p>Issued: <b>Emerald Twist</b>, producer license. Located in Goldendale, Klickitat County. </p> <p>We’ve emailed and called ‘em and await their reply.</p> Image 44 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>Washington’s Finest</b>, located in Lynden, Whatcom County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> <p>Issued: <b>Washington’s Finest</b>, located in Lynden, Whatcom County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> Image 45 of 77 Image 46 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>Copeand’s Cannabis Farm</b>, located in Monitor, Chelan County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> <p>Issued: <b>Copeand’s Cannabis Farm</b>, located in Monitor, Chelan County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> Image 47 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>Gaia Industries</b>, located in Monroe, Snohomish County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> <p>Issued: <b>Gaia Industries</b>, located in Monroe, Snohomish County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> Image 48 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>HD Hills</b>, located in Okanogan, Okanogan County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> <p>Issued: <b>HD Hills</b>, located in Okanogan, Okanogan County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> Image 49 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>Monkey Grass Farms</b>, grower/producer license. Located in Omak, Okanogan County</p> <p>We’ve emailed and called ‘em and await their reply.</p> <p>Issued: <b>Monkey Grass Farms</b>, grower/producer license. Located in Omak, Okanogan County</p> <p>We’ve emailed and called ‘em and await their reply.</p> Image 50 of 77 Image 51 of 77 <P>Issued: <b>BMF Washington</b>, located in Raymond, Pacific County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> <P>Issued: <b>BMF Washington</b>, located in Raymond, Pacific County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> Image 52 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>Tropic Grow</b>, producer/processor license. Located in Sequim, Clallam.</p> <p>We haven’t heard back from them yet, but will update when we do.</p> <p>Issued: <b>Tropic Grow</b>, producer/processor license. Located in Sequim, Clallam.</p> <p>We haven’t heard back from them yet, but will update when we do.</p> Image 53 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>CPNL</b>, located in Seattle, King County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> <p>Issued: <b>CPNL</b>, located in Seattle, King County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> Image 54 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>The Market Garden</b>, located in Snohomish, Snohomish County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> <p>Issued: <b>The Market Garden</b>, located in Snohomish, Snohomish County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> Image 55 of 77 Image 56 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>Green Labs</b>, grower/producer license. Located in South Bend, Pacific County.</p> <p>We’ve emailed and called ‘em and await their reply.</p> <p>Issued: <b>Green Labs</b>, grower/producer license. Located in South Bend, Pacific County.</p> <p>We’ve emailed and called ‘em and await their reply.</p> Image 57 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>Greentree Industries</b>, producer/processor license. Located in Spokane, Spokane County.</p> <p>We’ve emailed and called ‘em and await their reply.</p> <p>Issued: <b>Greentree Industries</b>, producer/processor license. Located in Spokane, Spokane County.</p> <p>We’ve emailed and called ‘em and await their reply.</p> Image 58 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>Billifer’s Buds</b>, located in Spokane, Spokane County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> <p>Issued: <b>Billifer’s Buds</b>, located in Spokane, Spokane County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> Image 59 of 77 First license issued: Kouchlock Productions, producer/processor license. Located in Spokane, Spokane County. We’ve emailed and called ‘em and await their reply. less First license issued: Kouchlock Productions, producer/processor license. Located in Spokane, Spokane County. We’ve emailed and called ‘em and await their ... more Photo: Google Earth Image 60 of 77 Image 61 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>Mr. Nice Guy</b>, located in Spokane Valley, Spokane County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> <p>Issued: <b>Mr. Nice Guy</b>, located in Spokane Valley, Spokane County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> Image 62 of 77 Issued: Environmental Green, grower/producer license. Located in Spokane Valley, Spokane County We’ve emailed and called ‘em and await their reply. less Issued: Environmental Green, grower/producer license. Located in Spokane Valley, Spokane County We’ve emailed and called ‘em and await their ... more Image 63 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>J D</b>, located in Tenino, Thurston County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> <p>Issued: <b>J D</b>, located in Tenino, Thurston County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> Image 64 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>Okanogan Highlands Cannabis </b>, located in Malo, Ferry County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> <p>Issued: <b>Okanogan Highlands Cannabis </b>, located in Malo, Ferry County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> Image 65 of 77 Image 66 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>JCJ Greens </b>, located in Chelan, Chelan County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> <p>Issued: <b>JCJ Greens </b>, located in Chelan, Chelan County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> Image 67 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>Copperhead Farm </b>, located in Prescott, Walla Walla County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> <p>Issued: <b>Copperhead Farm </b>, located in Prescott, Walla Walla County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> Image 68 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>The Calyx Company </b>, located in Prosser, Klickitat County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> <p>Issued: <b>The Calyx Company </b>, located in Prosser, Klickitat County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> Image 69 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>Bearded Bro's Buds </b>, located in Maple Falls, Whatcom County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> <p>Issued: <b>Bearded Bro's Buds </b>, located in Maple Falls, Whatcom County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> Image 70 of 77 Image 71 of 77 <p>Issued: <b> Aqua Organics</b>, located in Friday Harbor, San Juan County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> <p>Issued: <b> Aqua Organics</b>, located in Friday Harbor, San Juan County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> Image 72 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>BMF Washington </b>, located in Raymond, Pacific County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> <p>Issued: <b>BMF Washington </b>, located in Raymond, Pacific County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> Image 73 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>Herban Myth </b>, located in Longview, Cowlitz County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> <p>Issued: <b>Herban Myth </b>, located in Longview, Cowlitz County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> Image 74 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>Olympic Growers </b>, located in Creston, Lincoln County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> <p>Issued: <b>Olympic Growers </b>, located in Creston, Lincoln County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> Image 75 of 77 Image 76 of 77 <p>Issued: <b>Papa's Farm </b>, located in Spokane, Spokane County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> <p>Issued: <b>Papa's Farm </b>, located in Spokane, Spokane County</p> <p>We’ve emailed them and await their reply with more information.</p> Image 77 of 77 First group of retail marijuana stores expected to open on July 8 in Washington 1 / 77 Back to Gallery

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