Spokane County residents mobilize as data centers eye region

Local people are behind a dramatic social media and public protest campaign demanding a halt on the facilities. Will it be enough to keep the county safe from potential harm?

By: Aaron Hedge

Outlets: RANGE Media

Published: August 28, 2026

Words: 2,396

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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Editor's note: Kara Odegard, who is quoted in this story and provided a courtesy photo, is a board member of the Spokane Workers Cooperative, of which RANGE is a business member. Per our policies on editorial independence, Spokane Workers Cooperative has no knowledge of or influence on our editorial coverage.

Jeremiah Harding was not done with the Spokane County Commission by the end of its August 25 meeting.

Other folks trickled out of the room, but …

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