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News ClipQatar Tribune·Quincy, Grant County, WA

Data centers fuel growth in rural US town, but not everyone benefits

Quincy, Washington, has seen significant economic growth and public infrastructure improvements, largely funded by property taxes from approximately 30 data centers, including those operated by Microsoft, Yahoo, Dell, and Intuit. These developments have brought jobs and lowered the poverty rate, attracting new businesses and residents. However, the data center boom has also driven up housing costs, creating tensions among long-term residents, particularly Hispanic agricultural workers, who feel excluded from the benefits.

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Microsoft

8/18/2026

News ClipThe Spokesman-Review·Quincy, Grant County, WA

Where agriculture meets technology: Inside the small Washington town that became a data center hub

Quincy, Washington, has transformed into a major data center hub over 20 years, significantly boosting city tax revenues and services. This growth, however, has led to increased electricity demand, prompting the Grant County Public Utility District to propose a transmission expansion plan. Local landowners are opposing this plan due to eminent domain concerns and potential impacts on their property and health.

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Microsoft Vantage CyrusOne

7/26/2026