Avista pauses negotiations on data center ahead of City Council vote on moratorium

Avista pauses negotiations on data center ahead of City Council vote on moratorium

News ClipKXLY.com·Spokane County, WA·6/15/2026

Avista has halted negotiations on a data center project as the Spokane City Council prepares to vote on a proposed moratorium. The future of data center development in the city is uncertain pending the council's decision.

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Avista, an energy company, has paused its negotiations concerning a data center project. This development precedes an anticipated vote by the Spokane City Council on whether to enact a moratorium on data center construction. The council's decision is expected to significantly influence future data center development in the region.