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Data Center Signal is tracking 3 clips about H5 data center developments across 1 states, including WA.

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News ClipYakima Herald-Republic·Quincy, Grant County, WA

Future Harvests: How Quincy became a data center boomtown

Quincy, Washington, transformed into a data center hub over the past two decades, driven by access to fiber optics, low-cost electricity, and ample land. This growth, initiated by Microsoft, has led to significant economic benefits but also environmental debates regarding water and electricity consumption. Current developments include Grant County PUD raising rates for data centers and facing a legal challenge over new transmission line construction.

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Microsoft

5/30/2026

News ClipYakima Herald-Republic·Quincy, Grant County, WA

Several agricultural, data center issues began in Quincy$

Quincy, Washington, historically known for agricultural contamination issues, has become a major data center hub, attracting companies like Microsoft, Sabey, and Vantage. This rapid expansion has generated significant local opposition from residents and environmental groups concerned about water and electricity usage, loss of farmland, and potential pollution. City officials, however, emphasize the economic benefits from property taxes and job creation.

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Microsoft Vantage CyrusOne

5/16/2026

News ClipSource ONE News·Quincy, Grant County, WA

Condemnation Cases Continue To Draw Pushback From Property Owners Along Proposed Quincy Transmission Route

Grant County Public Utility District is facing condemnation lawsuits from property owners for a $260 million transmission project in Quincy, Washington. The project aims to double electricity capacity to serve the area's growing data center industry. Landowners are pushing back against the proposed easements and the compensation offered, arguing their land is being unjustly taken.

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Microsoft Vantage CyrusOne

5/14/2026