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Spokane Pauses Data Center Builds | Spokane News
Spokane County commissioners are pushing for a nine-month pause on new data center permits, following Avista’s withdrawal from a major power deal and echoing the city’s earlier freeze — all to address growing community concerns. Commissioners Chris Jordan and Amber Waldref want time to study impacts, learn from other regions like Idaho and Washington, and prepare for potential state-level changes. The moratorium would halt all permits during the pause, aiming to protect residents, ratepayers, and natural resources as this energy-intensive tech expands. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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