Community members protest data center impacts in Spokane, Washington

Community members protest data center impacts in Spokane, Washington

News ClipNonStop Local KHQ·Spokane, Spokane County, WA·6/29/2026

Community members in Spokane, Washington, held a protest outside Avista headquarters to raise awareness about the potential impacts of data centers on the region. Speakers at the event discussed the effects on farming, agriculture, technology, and water resources.

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Community members in Spokane, Washington, organized a protest outside the Avista headquarters on Mission Avenue to highlight the potential regional impacts of data centers. The demonstrators aimed to educate the public on how these facilities can affect local areas.

Speakers at the event addressed various concerns, including the specific impacts data centers could have on farming and agriculture in the region. They also discussed broader implications for technology infrastructure and the critical issue of water consumption.