Source: bizjournals.com
A new statewide publication called The New Leaf aims to provide comprehensive information on all aspects of Hawaii’s emerging cannabis industry.
The Hilo-based magazine is a new venture co-owned by Kristine Kubat, founding editor of The Big Island Weekly, and Raphael Chikin. Kubat is the magazine's editor-in-chief and Chikin is its publisher.
“This is not the Hawaii version of High Times,” Kubat said. “It is a well-designed journal dedicated to the emerging cannabis industry in Hawaii.”
Hawaii legalized the use of medical marijuana in 2000. This year, the state selected eight companies to grow and sell medical marijuana. Earlier this month, Gov. David Ige signed a bill into law allowing the state Department of Agriculture to grow industrial hemp in Hawaii.
The New Leaf's content will include information about marijuana distributors, state and federal laws, and hemp production including fiber, food and fuel.
“We estimate that over the next six months, about $60 million will be spent by different dispensaries as they get up and running,” Kubat said of the emerging industry.
She also plans to create a platform for the state Department of Health to provide information about possible addiction and smoking hazards.
"All stakeholders will have a space to share information and opinions,” Kubat said of the publication. “Readers can get reliable information about what’s happening.”
The New Leaf will publish 30,000 copies for its inaugural edition set for mid-August. With statewide distribution, readers will be able to find the magazine in select stores or subscribe directly.
A one-year subscription costs $36 for the monthly magazine. Kubat said the publication may become a twice-monthly publication because of the anticipated high volume of content to be covered.
Hagadone Printing will print the magazine from Oahu. The New Leaf will work with freelance writers and photographers to provide content.
“We’re ending the prohibition era,” Kubat said. “We will decide how that happens, and whether it’s in a way that takes pride in our ability to govern depends on the quality of information we have available.”
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