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There's still a lot of steps to go before a data center can be built and Avista hasn't actually committed to taking on a customer that would take up a quarter of the utility's peak capacity, but the lack of information has community members worried.
After the utility was slow to tell the community about the project, local leaders are formally calling for a moratorium on data centers.
NEW PODCAST EPISODE!
Aaron Hedge interviewed John Hancock, a clean water activist from the West Plains. They talked about the PFAS crisis in the West Plains and how it affects people, the organizing around finding solutions, and John’s involvement in this activism work.
CIVICS: No data centers in Spokane city this year? Plus, a city settlement for SPD violence, city eviction prevention plans and Spokane Valley could approve its 6-year transportation plan.
After receiving a political polling phone call last week, two RANGE reporters teamed up to ask their own questions, like who paid for the poll and why were they asking about Gavin Cooley - leader of the Spokane Business Association - potentially running for mayor in 2027? Get the scoop now:
The Washington legislative session wrapped up in March, passing 267 bills to Governor Bob Ferguson to sign into law. We would go insane giving you a rundown of each one, but here’s a look at a few we followed during the 2026 legislative session. Find them below:
‘Not guilty’: After two trials, Hector Iraheta-Mercado is found innocent of assaulting ICE officer during immigration arrest. But he’s still not free. Shortly after the verdict, he was taken into federal custody for an immigration violation.
We're getting chummy with a Seattle news outlet, and we're about to get even chummier next week when we all meet in Wenatchee to swap stories from our respective sides of the state and share underreported news that will inevitably impact everyone across WA! Listen to our pod with @chum.news now:
Spokane’s most eclectic polycule just had a baby!
Yesterday, after 9 months of gestation, the Safe and Health task force shared their goals for a safer, healthier Spokane — but they’re fuzzier on what exactly their baby’s going to do and how much it’ll cost:
In this week's CIVICS, plus a lot more: The County Commissioners are planning to ask a state commission for permission to levy a regressive 0.1% sales tax — despite foregoing the annual property tax increase a few months ago that would have cost homeowners about $2.
Avista pauses talks with a massive 500-megawatt data center developer after hearing community concerns. The utility company says it's taking customer feedback seriously and wants broader coordination with government agencies before moving forward.
The Safe and Healthy Task Force shared the results of their 9-month labor: goals for a safer, healthier Spokane — but they’re fuzzier on what exactly their baby’s going to do and how much it’ll cost
CIVICS: Plus, more police body cameras and TASERs for the city, a sales tax incoming at the county and County Commissioner Al French heading back to the health board.
SPOKANE, Wash. — Avista announced Friday it is pausing negotiations with a 500-megawatt data center developer while seeking broader coordination with government agencies and considering community feedback.
