Sativa Sisters licensed as new cannabis operator in Washington

New Washington licensee arrives amid wave of operator closures on state roster.

The Cannabis Newz Automated Desk

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

August 12, 2026 · 4:03 AM ET

Cannabis flower on a retail counter — file photo, not the scene of this story.

Sativa Sisters has been licensed as a cannabis operator in Washington, according to the state license roster. The opening comes on the same date as at least a dozen license deactivations across the state, including retail and multi-license operators such as The Green Shelf, Evolve Cannabis, and DTC Holdings.

The net effect of the licensing activity on Washington's operational footprint is unclear. As of the update, the state maintains 482 active retail licenses, 973 cultivation licenses, 1,009 manufacturing licenses, and 4 testing labs—though these figures predate today's license changes. The simultaneous arrival of a new operator and departure of multiple established licensees suggests ongoing turnover in a mature market.

Watch whether Sativa Sisters' entry is followed by public filings or announcements clarifying its license type and location, and whether the wave of closures continues or stabilizes in coming weeks.

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