White Star licensed as manufacturing operator in Washington

New manufacturer enters Washington market as license roster records 11 operator closures on same day.

The Cannabis Newz Automated Desk

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

August 12, 2026 · 4:04 AM ET

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White Star has been licensed as a manufacturing operator in Washington, according to the state license roster updated August 12. The entry marks a single approval in the manufacturing segment, which currently holds 1,009 open licenses across the state.

The approval coincides with a wave of license inactivations: 11 operators—including Evolve Cannabis, Stickys, Fillabong, and DTC Holdings—had licenses removed from the active roster on the same date. This suggests ongoing churn in the Washington cannabis supply chain, with established operators exiting while new manufacturers enter the market.

With 482 retail, 973 cultivation, and 1,009 manufacturing licenses currently active in Washington, the market appears to be in flux. Watch whether White Star's entry signals broader manufacturer consolidation or simply routine license turnover in a mature adult-use state.

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