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Oregon has marijuana oversupply
By Gillian Flaccus and
Kathleen Foody
Associated Press
PORTLAND — Two of
the first states to broadly le-
galize marijuana took different
approaches to regulation that
left Oregon with a vast over-
supply and Colorado with a
well-balanced market. But in
both states prices for bud have
plummeted.
A new Oregon report by
law enforcement found nearly
70 percent of the legal recre-
ational marijuana grown goes
unsold, while an unrelated
state-commissioned Colora-
do study found most growers
there are planting less than half
of their legal allotment — and
still meeting demand.
The reports offer case stud-
ies for California and other
pot-friendly states as they ramp
up their legal pot industries.
They also underscore some
key differences in how broad
legalization was handled that
have helped shape differently
evolving markets in each state.
The Oregon study released
by the Oregon-Idaho High In-
tensity Drug Trafficking Area
— a coalition of local, state and
federal agencies — includes
the medical and general-use
markets and the illegal market,
despite gaps in data on illicit
marijuana grows.
It noted Oregon still has
a serious problem with out-
of-state trafficking and black
market grows — and the top
federal law enforcement offi-
cer in Oregon demanded more
cooperation from state and lo-
cal officials Aug. 2 in a strident
statement.
“What is often lost in this
discussion is the link between
marijuana and serious, inter-
state criminal activity. Over-
production is rampant, and the
illegal transport of product out-
of-state — a violation of both
state and federal law — con-
tinues unchecked,” said Billy
Williams, U.S. attorney for
Oregon. “It’s time for the state
to wake up, slow down and ad-
dress these issues in a respon-
sible and thoughtful manner.”
CANNON BEACH POLICE LOG
July 19
patrols to the area are assigned.
Three incidents of overnight
camping are reported.
7:35 p.m., Elk Creek Road: Police
respond to a request to have an
intoxicated male leave a residence
where he was told to go. Subject is
advised to leave or be arrested and
charged with trespass.
3:40 a.m., Avenue G: Police assist
Seaside police in locating an assault
suspect in the area north and south
of the Turnaround. Suspect located;
Cannon Beach stand by as suspect
is interviewed and arrested.
6:57 p.m., Simply Cakes by Jae: Po-
lice respond to a report of a couple
arguing. Police are unable to locate
at first, the couple are then identi-
fied (still arguing) and are warned
of disorderly conduct.
ALLYSA CASTEEL/SEASIDE AQUARIUM
Head curator Tiffany Boothe examines and dissects the
squid with aquarium staff.
BIG SQUID!
Cannon Beach Gazette
After visitors to Silver
Point reported a 10-foot ro-
bust squid on July 27, the
Seaside Aquarium respond-
ed.
Aquarium staff took a
unique opportunity to exam-
ine and dissect the 90-pound
squid, which had a mantle
length of 4 feet. Found on
the eastern Pacific, the spe-
cies ranges from Alaska to
California. They are also
found off the coast of Japan.
Aquarium staff reported
the squid had been dead for
“a little while” and some
scavenging had occurred.
“But all in all it, was in pret-
ty good shape,” the aquari-
um’s Tiffany Boothe said.
“Most likely this animal
died after spawning and
ocean currents brought it
ashore.”
The robust clubhook
squid, Onykia robusta, is the
third largest squid species in
the world, and can reach a
total length of 12 feet.
Two larger species are
the colossal squid and the
giant squid, both of which
exceed lengths of 30 feet.
July 23
One incident of overnight camp-
ing is reported.
12:55 a.m., Broadway: Police assist
Seaside police attempting to locate a
wanted person with caution indicators.
July 24
10:26 p.m., Spruce Drive: Police as-
sist Seaside police with a male sub-
ject believed to have damaged two
vehicles at the Creekside apartment
complex. A male was arrested and
transported to Providence hospital.
Five incidents of overnight camp-
ing are reported.
July 20
Three incidents of overnight
camping are reported.
Two reports of overnight camping
are reported.
July 21
Six reports of overnight camping
are reported.
2:41 a.m., Ecola Seafood: Police assist
with scene security during a fire call
July 22
Six incidents of overnight camp-
ing are reported.
3:44 a.m., First and the Prom: Police
assist Seaside police locating parties
involved in a verbal disturbance.
5:48 p.m., 1600 block Forest Lawn:
Homeowner reports suspicious cir-
cumstances of a bent wire coat hanger
wedged under her garage door. Extra
1:45 p.m., Spruce Street lot behind
library: A found purse is turned in
to police.
July 25
1:39 p.m., 1100 block Spruce: Com-
plainant calls regarding neighbor feed-
ing raccoons. After consulting with
Oregon Fish & Game, police advise the
caller it is not illegal to feed raccoons.
6:31 p.m., City Park: A man with a
broken leg is transported to Provi-
dence Hospital by Medics.
1:21 a.m., N. Hemlock: An elderly
male reported missing is located.
3:26 p.m. N. Hemlock: A store owner
reports shoes stolen on two different
occasions. Store owner says they do
not have security cameras; does not
wish an investigation; wants thefts
documented.
4:05 p.m., Police headquarters:
Someone reports a lost diamond ring.
July 27
Two incidents of overnight camp-
ing are reported.
12:30 p.m., Elk Creek Road parking
lot: A vehicle last seen in in January
or February of this year was reported
stolen. Records show the vehicle was
sold in February and then reported
stolen a month later. Vehicle was orig-
inally reported stolen in March 2018.
10:51 p.m., Highway 101: Police
assist Oregon State police with a
vehicle crash.
July 31
11:54 p.m., Beach Drive, Seaside:
Police assist Seaside police with a
domestic altercation between an
adult male and an adult female.
Aug. 1
One incident of prohibited over-
night camping is reported.
12:13 a.m., Avenue A, Seaside:
Police assist Seaside police with a
domestic dispute. Party is given a
courtesy lift back to their residence.
3:26 a.m., 200 block E. Fifth Street,
Seaside: A woman having a panic
attack is transported to Providence
Seaside Hospital.
12:44 p.m., Hemlock and Tolovana
Road: A one-car crash occurred. No
injuries were reported.
10:57 p.m., Gulcana: An intoxicated
male is given a courtesy ride back
to his hotel.
July 28
Six incidents of overnight camp-
ing are reported.
5:21 p.m., Haystack Rock: Police
assist with a surf rescue. Subject
was out of water upon police ar-
rival; subject refused transport to
the hospital.
7:36 p.m., Highway 101: A woman
having a heart attack is transported
to Providence Hospital by Medics.
July 29
8:11 p.m., Tolovana Park: An elderly
man reported lost is located and
returned to family members.
12:05 p.m., Arcadia Park: A lost child
is reunited with its family.
Nineteen incidents of prohibited
camping are reported.
July 26
July 30
Eight incidents of overnight camp-
ing are reported.
One incident of overnight camp-
ing was reported.
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Aug. 2
Four incidents of overnight camp-
ing reported.
5:06 p.m., RV Park Resort: Police re-
spond to a report of an altercation
between a male and a female. Both
parties were reported to be heavily
intoxicated. Officers were unable to
contact the parties involved.
6:45 p.m., RV Park Resort: Officers lo-
cated the described parties from an
earlier altercation who were had also
been reported early for intoxicated
motorcycle driving. Both were warned
their behavior could lead to an arrest.
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