Apex Moses Lake license deactivated; Washington sees batch of retail closures

Apex Moses Lake joins at least 11 other Washington cannabis retailers with inactive licenses as of Aug. 12.

The Cannabis Newz Automated Desk

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

August 12, 2026 · 4:05 AM ET

Closed sign hanging in a shop door — file photo, not the scene of this story.

Apex Moses Lake's cannabis license is no longer active in Washington, according to the state license roster. The closure is part of a broader deactivation event recorded on Aug. 12, with at least 11 other retailers—including The Green Shelf, Stickys, Fillabong, and Evolve Cannabis—also losing active status on the same date.

Washington's retail sector remains substantial despite the closures: the state lists 482 open retail licenses as of Aug. 12, alongside 973 cultivation, 1,009 manufacturing, and 4 lab licenses. The simultaneous deactivation of multiple retailers suggests either a licensing cycle event, administrative review, or coordinated compliance action, though the state roster does not detail closure reasons.

Watch for clarification on whether these deactivations reflect voluntary surrenders, non-renewal, or regulatory action—context that may signal broader operational or regulatory pressures in the state's market.

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