A Washington couple claims 'Microsoft data centre conspiracy'; says spent nearly $300,000 to build a home on their family land; state now demands they surrender 44 acres

A couple in Washington is confronting major obstacles in their attempts to build on family land, having already invested nearly $300,000 on necessary studies and regulatory compliance. The county's demand to set aside over two-thirds of their property for mitigation raises concerns for the couple, especially in light of nearby Microsoft data centre comparisons. They claim this treatment is unjust and liken the demand to extortion.