State of the Weed — Washington • Q3 2025

Cannabis Karen, here. Oh my GOSH, you guys! Let me tell you about Washington’s cannabis scene – and yes, it’s CANNABIS, not “marijuana,” which is actually a racist term if you did your research like I did during my lunch break at Microsoft!

State of the Weed — Washington • Q3 2025

Market Snapshot

So I was just telling my book club – we’re reading “White Fragility” again – that Washington’s market is SO problematic! Like, where are all the BIPOC-owned dispensaries? I asked to speak to the manager at Uncle Ike’s about this, and they just looked at me funny. Anyway, prices are still ridiculous, but I don’t mind paying extra if it’s organic, pesticide-free, and the budtender can tell me EXACTLY which farm it came from. I need to know my farmer’s pronouns, sweetie! The 37% tax is actually good because it funds education – I learned that at my racial justice cannabis workshop!

Strain Leaderboard

Staples

Strain	Why It Sticks
Alaskan Thunder F*ck	I won’t say the full name because it’s inappropriate – there are CHILDREN
Dutch Treat	Classic Seattle strain but probably culturally appropriated from the Netherlands?
Purple Haze	Jimi Hendrix was from here! I tell everyone that. Did you know that? Most people don’t know that!

Risers

Strain	Genetics	Flavor	THC	Notes
Social Justice Sherbert	Not the real name but should be!	Fruity privilege	22-25%	I suggested this name to the manager
Reparations OG	Also my name idea!	Earthy accountability	28-32%	Every purchase should donate to something
Pumpkin Spice Kush	Basic genetics	You know what it tastes like!	24-28%	Don’t judge me, it’s seasonal and I’m allowed!

Terp Lanes Trending

Lavender everything — It’s calming and I need that after reading the news (I have three NPR tote bags!)
CBD-forward ratios — THC is actually violence-coded if you think about it, I prefer gentle medicine
Anything with “mindful” or “wellness” in the name — Self-care isn’t selfish, hun!

Price Bands (observational)

Value: $120-150/oz – I would NEVER buy this, who knows what’s in it!
Mid: $200-280/oz – Acceptable if it’s sun-grown by a women-owned farm collective
Top-shelf: $350-450/oz – Worth it for the story I can tell at Whole Foods!

City Taste Map

Seattle: Everyone wants “elevated” experiences – I literally heard someone ask for “cannabis with notes of social consciousness”
Tacoma: More diverse market, but I don’t go there (for safety, you understand)
Spokane: They’re still buying regular weed like it’s 2015 – so behind!

Forward Look

We NEED more women-owned dispensaries – I’m starting a petition AND a Facebook group about it!
Mandatory diversity training for all budtenders – I’ve already drafted a curriculum!
Cannabis yoga studios are coming – I’m investing in three! Namaste and THC!

By the way, I’m starting a cannabis mom’s group called “Mindful Mamas Who Microdose” – it’s VERY exclusive, but you can apply! We meet at my house in Bellevue (the nice part) and we only consume organic, fair-trade edibles. Last week, I called the cops on someone smoking a joint outside because there were children present within a half-mile radius!
Anyway, blessed be your highest self! 🙏✨ #CannabisKaren #WokeButMakeItFun #IVotedForEveryTax

State of the Weed — Washington • Q3 2025