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County battery-storage project near Snoqualmie draws safety questions from commissioners
Summary
Commissioners raised safety and community-impact concerns after a packed public meeting about a proposed Jupiter Power battery-storage facility near Snoqualmie; staff said the project is in King County jurisdiction and will undergo SEPA review, with public-comment opportunities expected.
A commissioner raised alarm about fire and public-safety risks after attending a crowded public meeting about a proposed Jupiter Power battery-storage facility near Snoqualmie, saying the turnout and local concern made the project "a big deal" for the community.
The commissioner, Gary Skiba, said he attended the meeting and was struck by a lack of information and strong public reaction: "I was a little shocked, at the lack of information about this meeting," he said, adding that the event drew news coverage and a packed audience. He described learning about the project's fire-containment…
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