Why Hillsboro residents are pushing back against data centers
News Clip2:34KGW News·Hillsboro, Washington County, OR·5/17/2026
Residents in Hillsboro, Oregon, are actively protesting against the rapid growth of data centers in their city. With 18 data centers already operational or under construction, residents are pushing back, stating that the area has reached its capacity. They are also opposing existing tax breaks granted to these facilities.
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Hillsboro has 18 data centers that are either up and running or in construction, and residents say that's enough, also protesting tax breaks for existing centers.
Read more: https://www.kgw.com/article/tech/hillsboro-residents-rally-against-data-centers/283-0d999c4d-ef92-423c-a93a-ef5c68c549bb
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