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Spokane West Plains data center talks raise community concerns

Community members and local leaders in Spokane County, Washington are debating a proposed data center in the West Plains, raising concerns about tax breaks, infrastructure costs, and environmental impacts. Residents are advocating for a moratorium on development to allow for more public review and transparency. Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown has also expressed concerns regarding the data centers' high electricity and water consumption and potential for insufficient economic return.