@austinreednews: DATA CENTERS: COMING TO WEST RICHLAND? 👀🏗️ The debate over potential data centers is heating up. Residents packed a West Richland Planning Commission meeting, raising concerns about potential impacts on water, power, noise, wastewater, fire safety and the environment. Some are now pushing for stricter safeguards and additional studies before large projects can move forward. One big question: Who should ultimately make these decisions — elected City Council members or an appointed hearing examiner? City Councilmember John Smart says the issue shouldn't simply be about being for or against data centers. The question, he says, is how they could impact the community and whether those concerns can be addressed. Residents are also planning a canvassing event Saturday as the debate continues. Should West Richland slow down and require more safeguards before approving major data center projects? Let me know 👇 #datacenters #westrichland #controversy #news #local

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Saturday 12 September 2026 00:25:02 GMT