An interesting conflict is developing in Ellensburg (Kittitas County) regarding wind farms. The number of wind farms built so far means that future wind farms may be closer to where people have homes. Land owners living in the area are starting to worry about property values (in addition to the esthetics and noise from the turbines). And it’s not just in the Ellensburg area, but in other areas of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Read An ugly battle over clean power