Exotikz, the brainchild brand of California rapper and cannabis mogul, Berner, just exploded onto the Washington cannabis scene. It seems like everyone has been trying to get their hands on these expertly curated strains, like White Fire 43, Wedding Cake, OZ Kush, and Alyze. We’re consistently hearing reviews like “This is the best weed I have ever smoked,” and “Exotikz is so top-shelf it needs its own shelf, that’s how top-shelf it is!” So, I was excited and a little nervous to review one of their strains, Alyze (pronounced, “alizzay”), a sativa-dominant hybrid. Because I tend toward anxiety, I wondered if the sativa-ness of Alize might cause paranoia. But I’d heard such amazing things abou

Anyone who’s been into our Guide Meridian store has likely met our greeter, Kandy — lovingly known by the 2020 Solutions team as the “Podium Diva.” She’s the quintessential loving grandma, whose comforting, friendly vibe has helped make 2020 Solutions the welcoming place it’s become. What most people don’t know is that Kandy is a stage-3 lung cancer survivor. Once nearly at the brink of death, she endured the agony of chemotherapy, pushed through, and painfully, slowly, healed her body. Now, six years later, she’s cancer-free, cannabis-friendly, and working in a satisfying, engaging position as a greeter for 2020 Solutions. How did you find yourself working in the cannabis industry? “I was r

I was looking for something new and different to roll into a joint, and asked Iron St. store manager, Robert for a suggestion. He said I should try Sour Cookies, a sativa dominant hybrid by Elevate Cannabis. This cross between relaxing Girl Scout Cookies and uplifting Sour Diesel would be perfect for my long overdue hike through Whatcom Falls Park. What’s more, Robert sold me on something else completely new—Goomba Grape Hemp Wraps, by Kingpin. They're 100% nicotine-free, made completely from hemp. I’m normally not a blunt guy, but hey, sometimes you’ve got to switch things up! I needed a lighter too, so I grabbed one of those and went home to try out my new ”hiking kit.” First thing’s first