Apex Spokane license deactivated; Washington loses retail access
Apex Spokane's license is no longer active, per state roster; deactivation part of broader retail attrition wave.
FILE — closure · Ivan Radic / CC BY 2.0Apex Spokane's cannabis retail license has been marked inactive on Washington's state license roster as of August 12, according to records reviewed by Cannabis Newz. The Spokane location joins at least 11 other Washington retail operations deactivated on the same date, including The Green Shelf, Stickys, Fillabong, and Evolve Cannabis.
Washington's active retail count stands at 482 licenses as of the roster update, suggesting the batch of deactivations represents turnover within a stable but competitive market. The simultaneous nature of the closures suggests routine administrative clearance of inactive entities rather than a sector-wide shock.
Monitor whether retail closures accelerate or stabilize in coming weeks—sustained attrition could signal margin pressure, while stabilization would indicate normal market churn. No pending applications are listed statewide.