Alaska’s first marijuana shop opens Saturday, more to follow

It’s a historic swirl of commerce and cannabis, and if all goes as planned, Saturday is the day Alaskans will be able to buy marijuana from a store. Herbal Outfitters, in Valdez, says it will open at “high noon.”
General manager Derek Morris says the store’s owners didn’t realize until just a few days ago that their marijuana retail store would make history as the first in the state to open its door.
“It’s overwhelming, but it is exciting to be part of t