Future of Valdez marijuana sales hangs in balance

Cannabis plant (Photo by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)Last fall, history was made in Valdez. The state’s first marijuana retail store opened its doors to all buyers. Now, the future of the store is in the hands of voters. Residents face Ballot Proposition 1 in the upcoming municipal election.
It was only last October when Michael Holcombe made the first purchase at Herbal Outfitters.
Six months later, business has been steady Alaska’s first retail marijuana store.
Derek Morris is t