Members of the media with questions, interview requests and other queries about Sensible Washington, I-1068 and the campaign should contact campaign director Philip Dawdy at 206-694-3948 or at philip.dawdy@gmail.com. He’ll answer questions and arrange interviews.
For those of you in the media who already know initiative co-author Douglas Hiatt and how to contact him, please contact Philip Dawdy first since he knows Hiatt’s day-to-day availability.
I-1068 in the News
June
KING 5 News, June 25, Professional petitioners accused of bait-and-switch
The Spokesman-Review, June 25, Letter to the Editor: Jail more dangerous than pot
Seattle Weekly, June 24, Backers of Pot Legalization Complain About “Big Moneyed Interests,” But They’ve Reaped Benefits Too
Tacoma Weekly, June 23, Locals buzzing over Tacoma’s first Hempfest
Washington State Wire, June 23, Initiative Campaigns in a Mad Dash to the Finish
The Bellingham Herald, June 23, Letter to the Editor: Initiative would save taxpayers’ money
HorsesAss.org, June 18, I-1068 and the ACLU
KREM 2 News, June 17, Woman claims she was harassed collecting signatures to legalize marijuana
Weekly Volcano, June 16, Tacoma Hempfest 2010: The dawning of a new era?
Kitsap Sun, June 10, Letter to the Editor: Marijuana Initiative Is Grass Roots Effort
The Seattle Times, June 10, The marijuana initiative and the ACLU
Toke of the Town, June 8, Washington: Pot Legalization Has Poll Numbers, But No Money
Whidbey News-Times, June 8, Letter to the Editor: Whidbey islanders surpass marijuana goal
KIRO-FM, June 3, Jim Kenney interview on NW Nights with Frank Shiers
The Seattle Times, June 2, Opinion: Flood of statewide initiatives is a sign of anxious times
FireDogLake.com, June 2, Washington State Favors Marijuana Legalization 52% to 35%
The Spectator, June 2, I-1068 seeks to legalize marijuana for Washington adults
The Spectator, June 2, Editorial: Pot legalization important for WA
Sky Valley Chronicle, June 2, County Prosecutor Candidate Endorses I-1068, the Pot Measure
KIRO News, June 1, Snohomish Co. Prosecutor Candidate Endorses Legalizing Marijuana
The Seattle Times, June 1, Snohomish County candidate backs initiative to legalize pot
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, June 1, Snohomish Co. prosecutor candidate endorses I-1068
The Columbian, June 1, Snohomish Co. prosecutor candidate endorses I-1068
The Examiner, June 1, Snohomish Co. prosecutor candidate endorses I-1068
Everett Herald, June 1, Snohomish County prosecutor candidate supports marijuana legalization
May
KIRO News, May 31, Petition gatherers in full force at Folklife *Note: segment plays 24 minutes in
Raw Story, May 26, Seized marijuana legalization petitions missing
The Olympian, May 26, Letter to the Editor: War on drugs a waste
Toke of the Town, May 21, Washington Drug Agents Seize Pot Legalization Petitions
The Stranger, May 20, Drug Task Force Seizes Pot Petitions
Kitsap Sun, May 20, Pro-Pot Group Demands Return of Initiative Signatures; Police Say OK
The SunBreak , May 20, Drug Task Force Raids Medical Pot Dispensary, Walks Off with Legalization Signatures
The Olympian, May 20, Letter to the Editor: Let feds enforce marijuana laws
The Seattle Channel, May 19, Seattle Speaks: Marijuana Policy
The Inlander, May 19, 77! We’ve all gone crazy. Sign here to prove it.
The Easterner, May 19, Campus for decriminalization
The Olympian of Olympic College, May 17, Proposed initiative to legalize pot
The Olympian of Olympic College, May 17, Student speaks to I-1068
The Olympian, May 17, Letter to the Editor: It’s Time to Legalize Marijuana
Seattle Post-Intelligencer Reader Blog, May 17, Sensible Washington Takes on the Hill
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, May 16, University District Street Fair Photos
The Spokesman-Review, May 16, Parade-goers enjoy the view
The Inlander, May 12, Bikes, Fire and a New Hire
The Olympian, May 3, Letter to the Editor: It’s Time to Legalize Marijuana
The Everett Herald, May 2, Letter to the Editor: Don’t forget about hemp’s many uses
The Examiner, May 2, Violence and Marijuana Prohibition
April
Seattle Post-Intelligencer Reader Blog, April 30, Immigration or pot? Pick your Saturday rally
KYRS-LP Radio, April 30 Make Gov Work: Guest Host, Renata Rollins of I-1068
Eat the State, April 29, The Conventional Wisdom Was Wrong
The Bellingham Herald April 26, Lacey leader trying to ease his pain, spread word
KISW-FM, April 22, BJ Shea Morning Experience, interview with Philip Dawdy
The CWU Observer, April 20, 4/20 speaker sparks ganja legalization debate
The Seattle Times, April 15, Civil Disagreement: Reefer Madness
The Seattle Times, April 13, Opinion: Marijuana legalization is on the way
The Daily Evergreen, April 13, Students start drug law reform group
KING 5 News, April 4, Up Front: Is it time to legalize marijuana?
The Spokesman Review, April 4, Letter to the Editor: Legalize Marijuana
KLEW News, April 1, Pro-pot WSU students have different take on Alcohol Awareness Month
March
KUOW-FM, March 19, The Conversation: Pot Initiative Battle
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, March 16, Marijuana petitioners clash with ACLU-Washington over legalization effort
KXLY News, March 8, Campaign to legalize marijuana gains some unusual allies
February
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, February 25, South Whidbey activist restarts drive to decriminalize marijuana
KLEW News, February 23, Marijuana decriminalization petitions circulating in Asotin County
The Inlander, February 19, Reefer Rights: Forces rally to get legal pot on the ballot
The SunBreak, February 19, Olympia’s Mayor Pro Tem May Want To Sign I-1068 Petition
The Seattle Channel, February 12, City Inside/Out: Pot Policy
The SunBreak, February 3, “Legalize It” Initiative Now Goes By I-1068
January
Seattle Weekly, January 19, A Q&A With Doug Hiatt of Legal Weed Initiative
Associated Press, January 12, Activists file initiative to legalize pot in Washington state