Spokane Valley votes to ban unregulated drug kratom, citing child safety concerns

6 March 2026, 2:48 pm

The Spokane Valley City Council voted on Tuesday to ban an unregulated drug, kratom, in the city due to community safety concerns.... Read More »

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