Cheney council OKs second cyber mining deal

For the second time in just over two months, the city of Cheney is signing an agreement to supply power to a cyber currency mining business.

The City Council approved an electrical power and service contract with Willow Street Mining, Inc., at its May 22 meeting. According to the resolution, Willow Street Mining is “developing a data processing center which will add a new large load” as defined by the city’s municipal code.

The code also requires the City Council to set a specific rate for any new large single loads that are different from all other customer class uses. The location of the pro...