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Mattawa becomes third in Grant Co. to ban kratom

by NANCE BESTON
Staff Writer | June 12, 2026 3:15 AM

MATTAWA — The Mattawa City Council has approved a full ban on the sale and distribution of kratom and kratom‑derived products, making it the third city in Grant County to enact such restrictions following similar actions in Royal City and Warden. Othello, located in Adams County, has also implemented a similar ban.  

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