Bored N Buzzed rebrands to Starbuds in Washington

Licensee name change registered as state license roster logs multiple retail closures on same date.

The Cannabis Newz Automated Desk

Machine-written from our data · source: State license roster

August 12, 2026 · 4:02 AM ET

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Washington's state license roster recorded a licensee name change on August 12, with Bored N Buzzed transitioning to Starbuds. The rebranding appears to be a routine ownership or entity restructuring, based on the state records provided.

The name change occurred amid a broader licensing update: the same roster refresh logged at least 12 retail license closures across Washington, including operations previously held under names like The Green Shelf, Stickys, Fillabong, and Evolve Cannabis. The state currently maintains 482 active retail licenses, per the latest roster data.

Watch whether Starbuds, the rebranded entity, maintains active retail operations and sales contribution in the state's monthly reporting. The simultaneous wave of closures may signal routine license churn or broader competitive pressure in Washington's mature market.

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