Seattle Hempfest Published Media

• Remembering Jack Herer  
  High Times April 15, 2013 

• Seattle’s budding economy: Pot tourism
  CNN April 8, 2013
  
• Seattle Hempfest opens store and office 
  Seattle Pi November 20, 2012

•  Seattle Hempfest 2012: Unity Under Fire 
  Cannabis Culture, September 6 2012
• 13 Key Moments In Marijuana History (PHOTOS)
  Huffington Post September 7, 2012
• Q & A With New Drug Czar
  Wall Street Journal, May 14,2009
• A Humble Gathering of Responsible Stoners
  Seattle City Insights Examiner, May 14, 2009
• Hempfest ’08: One of the America’s Biggest All-Volunteer Events
  Allen St. Pierre, NORML Executive Dir September 2, 2008
• World’s Largest Pot Rally Rolls in Town, Police Not Worried  -Seattle P.I. Blog , Aug 15, 2008
• Change Agent 
  Real Change News — June 13, 2007
• Hempfest claims victory in SAM sculpture-park dispute
  Seattle PI.com Blog, May 29, 2007
• Statues of limitations
  SLOG, The Stranger, May 28, 2007
• SAM and Hempfest wrestle over who runs the waterfront
  Seattle Weekly, May 16, 2007
• Seattle Hempfest – 2006 lessons / 2007 challenges
  Seattle Public Safety – Governmental Relationships & Arts, April 3, 2007
• Hempfest Director Vivian McPeak in the “Unvarnished Truth” video
  Seattle Hempfest, August 11, 2006
• The Commentators John Carlson and Ken Schram interview Hempfest Director Vivian McPeak
  KOMO Radio, July 2006
• Hempfest fans rockin’ the joint
  Seattle Times, August 25, 2005
• Thousands of pot lovers defiantly light-up at US hemp festival
  Agence France Presse, August 25, 2005
• Hempfest goes out on high note
  Philip Dawdy, Seattle, August 25, 2005
• Annual Hempfest ‘protestival’ focuses on educating the masses
  Russ Zabel, Seattle, August 25, 2005
• Seattle could learn from a city up north
  Seattle Post-Intelligencer, July 22, 2005
• In the Northwest: Of elder statesmen, food aficionados and hemp
  Seattle Post-Intelligencer, August 27, 2004
• Festival celebrates hemp, also stirs political pot
  Seattle Times, August 22, 2004
• Pro-pot initiative gets political push at high-flying Hempfest
  Seattle Post-Intelligencer, August 18, 2003
• Political Aroma Detected at Hempfest
  Seattle Times, August 18, 2003 (cannabisnews.com)
• Home Grown; Nine years ago a high-school dropout and daily pot smoker attended his first Hempfest.
  The Stranger, Aug 14, 2003
• Mellow folks at Hempfest don’t seem like a threat to the fiber of our society
  Seattle Times, August 20, 2002 (cannabisnews.com)
• Hempfest pushes fall ballot measure
  Seattle Post-Intelligencer, August 19, 2002
• Hempfest crowd rallies for pot-policy reform
  Seattle Times, August 19, 2002 (cannabisnews.com)
• Thousands attend Hempfest in Seattle
  Seattle Post-Intelligencer, August 17, 2002 (cannabisnews.com)
• Marijuana backers pack park in Seattle
  Seattle Times, August 18, 2002 (cannabisnews.com)

Seattle Area Cannabis News 

• Legal pot draws tourists to Colo., Wash., for 4/20 Associated Press , April 15, 2013

• Wash., Colo. bars test limits of legal pot laws, Seattle PI, March 27, 2013
  
• EXCLUSIVE: Inslee’s marijuana memo to feds pitches control, prosecution of violators Seattle Pi, March 22, 2013
• State chief consultant Mark Kleiman knows in, outs of pot legalization  Seattle Times, March 21, 2013

Interesting & Informative Articles From All Over The Place!

• Legislature passes industrial hemp bill in Ky.  Business Week News March 27, 2013

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  Worth repeating: National Cancer Institute says pot fights cancer  Smell The Truth March 18, 2013

• NYC cops made 440,000 low-level pot busts in last decade Seattle PI March 19, 2013
• Cannabis and Cannabinoids (PDQ®)   National Cancer Institute Janary 17, 2013
• Is This the End of Marijuana Prohibition As We Know It? Huffington Post December 21, 2012

Medical Cannabis Feed

• Los Angeles Voters Overwhelmingly Adopt Medical Marijuana Dispensary Regulations at the Ballot Box
  
  Advocates call on city to use voluntary compliance or at most civil, not criminal enforcement against disqualified f
• After Senate Vote, Illinois Now Waits on Governor Quinn to Become the 19th Medical Marijuana Sate
  
  Advocates applaud Illinois legislature on HB1, but pledge to pursue follow-up bill to improve the law
• Medical Marijuana Advocates Protest U.S. Attorney General Holder's Speech in Berkeley
  
  Fly-over action sends message to Holder, launches advocates' Peace for Patients campaign
• DOJ Files Forfeiture Lawsuit Against One of California's Oldest Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
  
  Advocates, Berkeley officials Voice Opposition to Federal Intimidation at Noon Press Conference Today
• Massachusetts Public Health Council Votes to Approve Regulations for Medical Marijuana
  
  Patient advocates pleased with implementation process and resulting final regulations
• California Supreme Court Recognizes Legality of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries, But Says Localities May Ban Them
  
  Patient advocates respond with Sacramento press conference today at 1pm, during lobby day for statewide regulations<
• Medical Marijuana Advocates Applaud Passage of Illinois House Bill and Continue to Lobby for Changes
  
  HB1, touted as one of the most restrictive medical marijuana laws, must still pass the Illinois State Senate
• Michigan Medical Marijuana Patient Refused Placement in Prison Medical Facility Despite Judge's Recommendation
  
  53-year-old transplant patient Jerry Duval recently received a federal surrender order to serve out 10-year sentence
• Medical Marijuana Advocates Voice Opposition as Well-Intentioned, But Flawed Bill Passes Maryland Legislature
  
  HB1101 would extend a current affirmative defense for patients, but would fail to ensure safe, legal access
• Massachusetts Department of Public Health Issues Draft Regulations for Medical Marijuana
  
  Patient advocates pleased with implementation process and potential of final regulations

ASA

• Los Angeles Voters Overwhelmingly Adopt Medical Marijuana Dispensary Regulations at the Ballot Box
  
  Advocates call on city to use voluntary compliance or at most civil, not criminal enforcement against disqualified f
• CA Legislation 2013
  
  Bills before the California legislature in 2013
• The IRS War on Medical Marijuana Providers
  
  Dispensaries providing marijuana to doctor-approved patients operate in a number of states, but they are under assau
• 3 competing medical marijuana measures on Tuesday ballot
  
  In a test of public support for medical marijuana, Los Angeles voters will have three different options Tuesday to r
• After Senate Vote, Illinois Now Waits on Governor Quinn to Become the 19th Medical Marijuana Sate
  
  Advocates applaud Illinois legislature on HB1, but pledge to pursue follow-up bill to improve the law
• Orange County Bids Farewell to Storefront Marijuana Dispensaries
  
  But they're not shutting down without a fight
• Brain scans reveal marijuana-like medicine could effectively treat PTSD
  
  Marijuana-like medicines that lack the plant
• Attorney General Holder addresses graduates at Berkeley School of Law commencement
  
  A group of members of Americans for Safe Access, a marijuana advocacy group, also protested against the federal gove
• Diamond Bar finds peace with one local dispensary
  
  Many California that have taken a stand on the medical marijuana question have given firm "no" answers to those wish
• Medical Marijuana Advocates Protest U.S. Attorney General Holder's Speech in Berkeley
  
  Fly-over action sends message to Holder, launches advocates' Peace for Patients campaign
• Berkeley Medical Marijuana Shop Faces Federal Seizure
  
  Federal authorities are trying to seize the property of one of the longest operating medical marijuana dispensaries
• Legislative action next step for pro-marijuana advocates
  
  The state Supreme Court's decision upholding local governments' right to ban medical marijuana dispensaries left pro
• Critics Blast U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag for Berkeley Patients Group Harassment
  
  Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates took local U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag to task Wednesday for harassing Berkeley Patients Gro
• Mass. panel OKs rules for medical marijuana
  
  Dispensary applications to be taken this year
• Local Activist Workshops
  

CNN IReport By Bonnie Fong

Seattle Hempfest is the largest cannabis event in the world and the largest event in the city of Seattle. In its 21 year, Hempfest is bigger and better than ever before. Hempfest encompasses 3 parks along the Seattle waterfront and is in its second year as a 3 day event.

This year, Seattle Hempfest has gone through monumental changes. Hempfest now has a storefront in Seattle which serves as a hub for production of the event and will also be a retail store for hemp products. Hempfest central has become a necessary component to successfully produce this years event. Hempfest also has launched its new user friendly website in time for the event. And a new bridge in myrtle Edwards park creates a new change for the festival.

Seattle Hempfest has again succeeded in attracting a plethora of big name speakers such as travel writer rick steves, Judge Jim gray, harborside’s Steve Dangelo, city attorney Pete Holmes, representative Roger Goodman senator Jeanne kohl wehles.

Hempfest has become ever more relevant in this election year as Washington, Colorado, and Oregon all have legalization initiatives on the ballot.

Seattle Hempfest is fueled every year by over 1000 volunteers. These volunteers contribute to teams such as security, peace keeping, stage construction, fence coordination, staff kitchen, traffic, and countless others. Volunteers from all over the northwest return every year to work all day and night in the heat to produce Seattle Hempfest.

As Hempfest continues to grow every year, more volunteers, donations and work are needed to keep the event running smoothly. Organizer work year round to ensure this cannabis event free, fun and safe.

http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-829867

NORML Blog, Marijuana Law Reform

• Is Your Mayor in the Marijuana Majority?
  Join NORML and our friends at the Marijuana Majority in our efforts to build support for marijuana law reform at the local level by contacti
• Study Substantiates Benefits Of Cannabinoids For Post Traumatic Stress
  Brian imaging research published this month in the journal Molecular Psychiatry provides physiological evidence as to why cannabis may mitig
• Maine: Let the People Decide on Marijuana Legalization!
  Residents of Maine may get the opportunity to vote on ending their state’s marijuana prohibition this fall, if lawmakers approve of an
• New York: The Hempire State?
  Marijuana law reform is gaining some serious momentum in New York as we approach the end of this year’s legislative session. Recent po
• Illinois Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Measure, Goes to the Governor’s Desk
  This afternoon, the Illinois State Senate voted 35 to 21 in favor of House Bill 1, which would establish a medical marijuana pilot program i
• POLL: Essentially No One Believes Marijuana Users Should Go to Jail
  Reason-Rupe has just released new polling data that revealed only a minuscule percentage of Americans believe that marijuana use and possess
• Study: Student Drug Testing Programs Linked To Spikes In ‘Hard’ Drug Use
  Schools that institute student drug testing programs are likely to experience a rise in students' consumption of 'hard' drugs like, accordin
• Study: Regular Cannabis Use Associated With Reduced Risk Factors For Type 2 Diabetes
  Subjects who regularly consume cannabis possess favorable indices related to diabetic control as compared to occasional consumers or non-use
• 56% Support for Legalizing Marijuana in Arizona
  Recent nationwide polls have shown that a majority of all Americans support marijuana legalization. Survey data released this week by Behavi
• Study: Inhaled Cannabis Reduces Crohn’s Symptoms
  Inhaling cannabis reduces symptoms of Crohn’s disease compared to placebo in patients non-responsive to traditional therapies, according t

MPP Blog

• Michigan Supreme Court Protects Medical Marijuana Patients
  In a crucial win for patients in Michigan, the state Supreme Court ruled yesterday that the state’s zero tolerance driving under the influ
• Organization of American States Report Urges U.S. to Reform Drug Policies
  Last Friday, the Organization of American States (OAS) gathered in Bogotá, Colombia for the release of its $2 million report, ”The Drug P
• San Diego Mayor Urges Jurors to Ignore Federal Law
  The Mayor of San Diego is encouraging jurors of an upcoming medical marijuana case to reject the prosecution’s argument, which rests on th
• Illinois Legislature Approves Medical Marijuana!
  After “only” 10 years of lobbying in Springfield, MPP has finally succeeded at persuading the Illinois Legislature to legalize m
• Is Your Mayor In the Marijuana Majority?
  Politicians are slowly coming around to the idea that states and localities should be able to determine their own marijuana policies, and th
• Athletics Update: UFC Punishes Fighters for Marijuana, Not Testosterone
  It looks like Ultimate Fighting Championship and the New Jersey Athletic Control Board have not caught on to the changes in marijuana testi
• World Anti-Doping Agency Proposes Easing Marijuana Restrictions for Athletes
  The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) raised the threshold for a positive test for marijuana from 15 nanograms per milliliter to 150 nanograms
• Poll: 78% of Kentuckians Support Medical Marijuana
  According the latest Kentucky Health Issues Poll, 78% of Kentuckians support the legalization of medical marijuana, and 25% say they would b
• NIH-Funded Study Shows Cannabinoids Effective for Treating PTSD
  Despite a previous lack of clinical data to support their claims, thousands of people suffering from PTSD have reported finding great relief
• Will John Boehner’s Growing Family Change His Mind About Marijuana Policy?
  The more people you know who use marijuana, the harder it becomes to say that they should be arrested for possessing it. After all, the vast

Marijuana on Huffington Post

• Barry Friedman: Guns, Pot and States Rights
  
• NYPD Made 400,000 Stops Of Innocent Blacks, Latinos In 2012
  
• Legal Pot Delivered To Your Front Door
  
• Bill Rosendahl: Coming out of the (Cannabis) Closet
  
• Gabriel Sayegh: Is Cuomo Still Committed to Fixing New York's Broken Marijuana Possession Law?
  
• Gov. Quinn Reviewing, Still 'Open Minded' On Marijuana Bill
  
• Russ Belville: Drug-Test Businessman Says Marijuana Led to Boston Bombings
  
• Coloradans Will Use More Than 2 Million Ounces Of Pot In 2014: Study
  
• Raid Of The Day: Jeffrey Miles
  
• Legal Weed Still Far Cheaper Than Cigarette Smoking
  

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