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Grant County Landowners Battle Utility | Spokane News

Nine Grant County landowners are locked in a legal battle against a utility district seeking to seize portions of their farms and homes for a new transmission line meant to power Quincy’s booming data center economy. A judge recently upheld the condemnation, ruling the utility’s right to take property stands even if procedural steps were skipped — sparking outrage among residents who feel their rights are being trampled. One farmer called it a message that “the government can just take what they want.” The case is now headed to appeal, with compensation still uncertain and likely to be…

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