The latest in pot news from Colorado and around the country, curated by The Cannabist.
Social pot use: It's a riddle for Seattle as well as in Denver
At the annual Seattle Hempfest pro-marijuana gathering, the designated areas for pot smoking that were new in 2014 were not allowed this year (huh?). Advocates have differing views on setting rules for social marijuana use, and we get insight from NORML founder Keith Stroup and Hempfest executive director Vivian McPeak.
Complaint filed against Colorado to allow medical marijuana for PTSD treatment
Several people on Wednesday filed a complaint in Denver District Court against the Colorado Board of Health's decision in July not to add post-traumatic stress disorder to conditions that can be treated under the state's medical marijuana program.
Colorado rebrands teen anti-pot campaign by focusing on their future
Marijuana isn't evil, but teens aren't ready for it: That's the theme of a new Colorado youth education campaign. Health Department officials talked with more than 800 minors to craft the campaign, which has a different tone from the oft-criticized "Don't be a Lab Rat" campaign of 2014.
Oregon recreational marijuana sales: Here's what you can buy, and how much
The Oregon Health Authority has set rules for recreational sales that will start Oct. 1 at existing medical dispensaries. Get the skinny on purchase limits and the products available for rec customers.
Ohio legalization ballot wording OK'd, but ResponsibleOhio has objections
The Ohio Ballot Board approved language for the fall ballot issue that seeks to legalize marijuana and another aimed at extinguishing that plan, and supporters of the pot proposal threatened a court challenge.
Taking the high road: Idaho sign for Mile 420 is now 419.9
Idaho has joined states like Washington and Colorado in changing 420 mile marker signs to 419.9 after consistently having to replace them after thefts by supposed sticky-fingered stoners.
U.K. Cheese (marijuana review)
Combining a fear of heights with an initially racy sativa surprisingly works out in the end. U.K. Cheese manages to enhance a concert experience without being too energetic.
The corpse flowers of weed: 5 super stinky pot strains
Excitement over a blooming corpse flower hit a fever pitch in Denver this week, with thousands flocking to catch a whiff of the putrid-smelling bloom at the Denver Botanic Gardens. That got us thinking about five weed strains that pack a pungent punch, from funky dairy to the skunkiest of skunky.
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