Amazon wants to build a data center in West Richland.
The tech giant Amazon recently confirmed it bought 1,000 acres in the Lewis & Clark Ranch area previously held by a development company and is now considering an initial three-building data center there.
Amazon says that could eventually grow to as many as 21 buildings on the agricultural land northeast of Ruppert Road.
A company spokesperson stressed no permit applications have yet been filed for the project nor have required state environmental reviews begun.
However, Amazon wants to hear from the community about the project and answer questions, which is why the company is planning an open house from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 19 at Enterprise Middle School, 5200 Paradise Way, West Richland.
“When we consider investing in a community, we think residents deserve a chance to learn what we’re doing…
