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All the News about Legal Pot That's Fit to Print

As Washington state pot shops open, here's what readers should know

By KATE WILLSON

Recreational pot shops in Washington state can begin serving customers this week. That includes two shops across the river in Vancouver: Main Street Marijuana opens today and New Vansterdam is scheduled to  on Friday. Read WW's interview with New Vansterdam proprietor Brian Budz (his real name) here.

Before heading out the door, credit card and pipe in hand, take a few minutes to check out what's in the news:

The Seattle PI profiles the 25 retail shops ready to do business this week and tells shoppers what they should know about crossing the border (don't do it). 

The Wall Street Journal took a look forward at recreational legalization efforts expected in other states this November, including Oregon. 

The Oregonian editorial board has weighed in on how Oregon voters should respond:

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