Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Data Center Signal is tracking 3 clips about Pacific Northwest National Laboratory data center developments across 1 states, including WA.

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News ClipTri-City Herald·Pasco, Franklin County, WA

Residents push back on data centers, ask Pasco to extend moratorium

Pasco residents are urging the city council to extend a six-month moratorium on new data center applications, citing concerns about water, electricity, infrastructure, and environmental impacts. City officials are currently studying potential regulations to address these issues, with a recommended ordinance expected by December. Both residents and some council members have expressed strong opposition to hyperscale data centers due to their resource demands.

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Amazon

9/9/2026

News ClipTri-City Herald·Burbank, Walla Walla County, WA

Data center protesters rally outside Amazon open house near Tri-Cities

Amazon Web Services held an open house for its proposed data center complex at Wallula Gap in Walla Walla County, Washington. The project faces significant opposition from the Walla Walla Anti Data Center League, which is pushing for a one-year moratorium and a full environmental impact statement due to concerns about water usage, power, and transparency. The county is currently reviewing Amazon's application, which was initially deemed incomplete.

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Amazon

8/12/2026

News ClipTri-City Herald·Richland, Benton County, WA

No data center moratorium for Richland. Here’s why they can’t

Richland city officials state they cannot adopt a data center moratorium due to an existing option agreement with Atlas Agro North America to sell land for a proposed data center. This decision comes despite strong public opposition and Pasco City Council approving its own six-month moratorium. The city, however, plans to include safeguards in any future purchase agreement with Atlas Agro.

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Amazon

7/26/2026