Avista pauses data center development in Eastern Washington, North Idaho

News Clip8:09KREM 2 News·Spokane, Spokane County, WA·6/13/2026

Avista, an energy company serving Eastern Washington and North Idaho, announced a pause in its data center development efforts. This significant decision by a major utility provider will impact future data center projects in the region.

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The family and friends of a woman shot and killed in front of her sons are rallying to support the children, and Avista says its pausing data center development. https://www.krem.com/ KREM ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KREM2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/KREM2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krem2/ DOWNLOAD THE KREM SMARTPHONE APP Download for iPhone here: https://apple.co/3DuCvsY Download for Android here: https://bit.ly/3gFcDBC HOW TO ADD THE KREM+ APP TO YOUR STREAMING DEVICE Roku | Add the channel from the Roku store or by searching for KREM in the Channel Store: https://bit.ly/3FfhL9I Fire TV | Search for "KREM" to find the free app to add to your account. Another option for Fire TV is to have the app delivered directly to your Fire TV through Amazon: https://amzn.to/3D6GqKX Apple TV | Search Spokane News from KREM in the Apple store, or follow this link: https://apps.apple.com/il/app/spokane-news-from-krem/id1453203379?platform=appleTV