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Kibble Junction licensed as manufacturing operator in Washington

One manufacturer begins operations as Washington's license roster shows net of 12 closures across retail and wholesale segments on same day.

The Cannabis Newz Automated Desk

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

August 12, 2026 · 4:03 AM ET

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Kibble Junction has been licensed as a manufacturing operator in Washington, according to the state license roster updated August 12. The approval comes as the state maintains 1,009 active manufacturing licenses overall, suggesting continued capacity in the production segment.

The licensing event coincides with a wave of license deactivations recorded the same day: at least 12 operators across retail and wholesale segments—including The Green Shelf, Evolve Cannabis, and multiple holdings entities—saw licenses become inactive. The simultaneous openings and closures reflect typical churn in Washington's adult-use market.

Watch whether Kibble Junction's entry correlates with specific product categories or regional gaps in manufacturing supply, and whether the closure cluster signals consolidation pressure or seasonal licensee attrition.

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