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Kittitas County Bans Data Center Proposals

Thursday, August 13, 2026

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Kittitas County commissioners unanimously approved an emergency six-month ban on data center proposals Monday.

The ban aims to address community concerns about infrastructure strain and environmental impacts, according to county documents. The decision follows public input during a meeting where residents expressed worries about water usage and power demands.

The ban expires on February 12, 2027, and will allow time for the county to develop a comprehensive data center policy. County staff will draft the policy for review before the next commission meeting.

📄 Source: Daily Record (Ellensburg) — http://www.dailyrecordnews.com/search/?f=rss&t=article&c=news&l=50&s=start_time&sd=desc

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Kittitas County commissioners unanimously approved an emergency six-month ban on data center proposals“Kittitas County commissioners unanimously approved an emergency six-month ban on data center proposals Monday.”
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The ban aims to address community concerns about infrastructure strain and environmental impactsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The decision follows public input during a meetingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents expressed worries about water usage and power demandsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The ban expires on February 12, 2027No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The ban will allow time for the county to develop a comprehensive data center policyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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County staff will draft the policy for review before the next commission meetingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.