Tim Leiweke explains how renovated KeyArena will bring NHL, NBA to Seattle
SEATTLE -- Let it be known: Tim Leiweke is a sports fan.The CEO of the Oak View Group, which hopes to invest more than $600 million to drastically rebuild Key Arena, loves just about any game you can think of.
Arena group proposing rapid construction timeline in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — A proposal to remodel KeyArena now has an ambitious timeline that could have it ready to house a professional franchise within three years.The timeline was laid out in a proposed memorandum of understanding between Seattle and Oak View Group.
Seattle Arena Debate: Where the mayoral candidates stand on NBA/NHL and arena location
Ballots for the primary election will be mailed this Wednesday. We reached out to the Seattle mayoral candidates to get their take on the Seattle arena debate and the possible return of the NBA/NHL to Seattle.
Commentary: City leadership is a big reason to be wary of a KeyArena renovation
This weekend was another reminder why I love this city.
Chris Hansen brushes off mayor's KeyArena plan: 'We have the best site, best location' in Sodo
SEATTLE – Investor Chris Hansen said his proposed sports arena in the Sodo district has not been benched after Mayor Ed Murray endorsed the Oak View Group to renovate KeyArena.He said Seattle just needs to “sit back and be patient,” expecting the promises OVG made will fall apart on their own.“I’ll tip my cap to Tim and the Oak View Group if they actually are able to solve the problems that are around there (KeyArena) and get the arena done and on-time and on-budget,” he said during a forum hosted by the Seattle City Club on Wednesday night. “I think our job here is to sit back and be patient, see how things transpire over the next few months.”
Seattle selects influential investor OVG for KeyArena renovation
Seattle has taken a significant step forward in a long-running arena saga whose culmination could see either an NBA or NHL team playing in the city.
WATCH LIVE: Seattle mayor to make announcement on KeyArena's future
Ed Murray said he will be joined at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Seattle Center (KeyArena East Plaza) by the City Council, members of the community and key stakeholders in KeyArena.
Seattle mayor to make announcement Wednesday on KeyArena's future
SEATTLE -- Mayor Ed Murray said he will be making an announcement about the future of KeyArena on Wednesday morning.In a news release issued Tuesday afternoon, Murray said he will be joined at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Seattle Center (KeyArena East Plaza) by the City Council, members of the community and key stakeholders in KeyArena.This comes after one of two groups bidding to renovate KeyArena dropped out Sunday, saying the process "eroded our confidence in the ultimate execution of this project."In a letter, Seattle Partners announced their wish to withdraw pointing to the city's lack of engagement and collaboration.
Seattle Partners withdraws from KeyArena renovation effort
In a letter, Seattle Partners announced their wish to withdraw pointing to the city's lack of engagement and collaboration.
Mayor Ed Murray on KeyArena Transportation issues: 'Transportation is a huge issue at the SODO site (too)'
Q13 Sports Director Aaron Levine briefly caught up with Seattle Mayor Ed Murray after a public press conference announcing the extension of the Seattle Storm's lease at KeyArena through 2028. He was limited in the number of questions he could ask regarding the arena situation but got in as many as he could.
Commentary: The Port of Seattle should be KeyArena’s backup plan for renovation funds
We start with the biggest news of the day: Seattle Partners has withdrawn their proposal for consideration for the redevelopment of KeyArena.
KeyArena bidder going underground to sweeten deal
SEATTLE -- A new development for one of the KeyArena renovation groups could help put it over the top.Two major players -- Seattle Partners and Oak View Group -- want to retrofit the Key, and keep sweetening the deal.Solve the two "p's" and KeyArena could be yours.Parking and public financing.
Seattle Storm president says team hopes to play in future at 'renovated KeyArena or a new SODO arena'
SEATTLE -- Seattle Storm President and General Manager Alisha Valavanis issued a statement Wednesday night on the organization's KeyArena lease extension, saying the team looks forward to playing at "a renovated KeyArena or a new SODO arena.""In the meantime," the statement said, "the Seattle Storm has the 2019 season to think about as our current KeyArena lease expires at the end of our 2018 season ...
Commentary: Tarleton’s anti-SODO/pro-KeyArena tactics are maddening, reprehensible
We start tonight with House Bill 1114 – it’s just a bill and it’ll probably stay that way – originally co-sponsored by state representative Gael Tarleton, who’s been a major critic of plans to build an arena in SODO.
KeyArena bidders hold open house even as Chris Hansen fights back
SEATTLE -- The once and possible future home of the Sonics needs fixing, and Seattle may finally have found its way to repair KeyArena.Oakview Group (OVG) and Seattle Partners unveiled their plans at an open house at KEXP’s lobby Thursday night.“What is their main goal?
'Polite corruption?' Mayor's secret arena panel raises questions
SEATTLE -- An advisory panel conveyed by Mayor Ed Murray has secret meeting dates, no publicly announced agendas, and no explanation why it has to stay in the shadows.They've already been meeting, but no one will say what’s happening behind closed doors.That panel will be giving a serious recommendation to Murray on hundreds of millions of dollars in new development at KeyArena.“I think that there is a polite corruption in Seattle politics,” said City Council candidate Jon Grant.It’s a strong indictment for a club he wants to join this election season.“When we`re talking about radically restructuring how this city works, how this city is livable, how this city is affordable, the public needs to be a part of that conversation,” he said.
Commentary: The arena end game should be – MUST be – a Sonics return to Seattle
We now have all the cards on the table: Three legitimate arena proposals. Two locations. And a whole lot of opinions.
'It's intolerable': City Council president probes KeyArena bidder donations
SEATTLE -- Council president Bruce Harrell vowed to "get to the bottom" of the money funneled to what watchdog groups call "extremist hate organizations” by the founder of the leading bidder for the KeyArena renovation.Anschutz Entertainment Group founder Phil Anschutz donated to anti-LGBTQ groups, anti-trans and anti-Muslim researchers, and climate change denial think tanks.Some of the gay rights concerns surfaced earlier this year in the alt-press and entertainment blogs.
Founder of KeyArena bidder funded 'extremist hate groups'
SEATTLE -- A new KeyArena is likely on the horizon thanks to two well-heeled development groups.
Two groups submit KeyArena development plans to attract NBA, NHL teams
The final proposals for the KeyArena redevelopment must be submitted on Wednesday and new information about two groups who turned in bids shows the focus could including attracting a future pro hockey team alongside basketball.