Gillian Flaccus

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In this April 24, 2018 file photo, a hemp plant is pollinated at the Unique Botanicals facility in Springfield, OrR.

Proposed US Hemp Rules Worry Industry

Growers are concerned the government wants to use a heavy hand that could result in many crops failing required tests and being destroyed.

Sea Urchin Spike Hurts Fisheries

The explosion of purple sea urchins is the latest symptom of a Pacific Northwest marine ecosystem that's out of whack.

Standards Hopefully Fix Hemp 'Mess'

'A lot of people say, 'Is your seed certified?' and there's no such thing as certified seed right now. There's no test, there's no oversight.'

3 Dead After Crabbing Vessel Capsizes

Coast Guard crews faced 12 to 14-foot waves as they tried to rescue the fishermen.

Hemp Market Set to Boom

Federal legalization could triple the overall hemp market to $2.5 billion by 2022, with $1.3 billion of those sales from hemp-derived CBD products.

Limits Increased for West Coast Fish

Fishing income in three states could increase by $60 million, with the potential for 900 new jobs.

Coke Cannabis Ap

Coke Analyzing Cannabis in Wellness Drinks

Cannabidiol, or CBD, does not produce a 'high,' though it is believed by many to have anti-inflammation and pain-relieving properties.