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 -- 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 ...
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Commentary: My deepest sympathies to OVG and AEG in their KeyArena renovation effort
We’re now ten days away from the official due date for renovation proposals for KeyArena – and a lot of people have asked me – what’s going to happen?Here’s the best way to describe it: An uneven playing field with KeyArena up here, and SODO down here.
We’re now ten days away from the official due date for renovation proposals for KeyArena – and a lot of people have asked me – what’s going to happen?Here’s the best way to describe it: An uneven playing field with KeyArena up here, and SODO down here.
Council: Cautious optimism about KeyArena renovation
The “Select Committee on Civic Arenas" is plural because a redevelopment of KeyArena is very much in play alongside the long-simmering idea for a new building in Sodo from investor Chris Hansen.
The “Select Committee on Civic Arenas" is plural because a redevelopment of KeyArena is very much in play alongside the long-simmering idea for a new building in Sodo from investor Chris Hansen.
Commentary: Port of Seattle’s support of KeyArena is as disingenuous as their anti-SODO Arena stance
Exactly one month from tonight, renovation proposals for KeyArena are due.
Exactly one month from tonight, renovation proposals for KeyArena are due.
Murray announces advisory panel for KeyArena redevelopment; team includes NBA, NHL alums
SEATTLE -- Former Sonics Coach Lenny Wilkens, an executive vice president with Subpop Records and a former professional hockey player are part of an arena advisory panel gathered to consider proposals to redevelop the KeyArena with the hopes of bringing the NBA back to Seattle.Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced the 10-member arena advisory panel Thursday.He said the panel will review projected proposals put forth by investment groups looking to redevelop KeyArena with the intention of hosting NBA and NHL events.
SEATTLE -- Former Sonics Coach Lenny Wilkens, an executive vice president with Subpop Records and a former professional hockey player are part of an arena advisory panel gathered to consider proposals to redevelop the KeyArena with the hopes of bringing the NBA back to Seattle.Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced the 10-member arena advisory panel Thursday.He said the panel will review projected proposals put forth by investment groups looking to redevelop KeyArena with the intention of hosting NBA and NHL events.
Residents of Seattle's Uptown neighborhood meet to talk about future of KeyArena
SEATTLE -- Sean Kaywood says, four years ago, he chose to open his business, Roaring Bowl, in the Uptown neighborhood of Seattle, because he thought events at KeyArena would mean big business.“Omigosh, if there was just more business at the KeyArena because sometimes there’s weeks where there’s no events at all.
SEATTLE -- Sean Kaywood says, four years ago, he chose to open his business, Roaring Bowl, in the Uptown neighborhood of Seattle, because he thought events at KeyArena would mean big business.“Omigosh, if there was just more business at the KeyArena because sometimes there’s weeks where there’s no events at all.
Sodo Arena group refiles petition to vacate Occidental Avenue
SEATTLE -- Investor Chris Hansen and the SoDo Arena group have refiled a petition with the City of Seattle that would allow for the vacation of Occidental Avenue South.Vacating the street is viewed as the last major step toward Hansen getting a master use permit and making the arena "shovel ready," which might help him acquire a NBA team.
SEATTLE -- Investor Chris Hansen and the SoDo Arena group have refiled a petition with the City of Seattle that would allow for the vacation of Occidental Avenue South.Vacating the street is viewed as the last major step toward Hansen getting a master use permit and making the arena "shovel ready," which might help him acquire a NBA team.
Commentary: An untrustworthy Port makes Seattle City Council’s SODO Arena stance look foolish
We start with a former Super Bowl champion, Russell Wilson, who penned an editorial in the Seattle Times this week in favor of a fully-privately funded arena in the SODO District.
We start with a former Super Bowl champion, Russell Wilson, who penned an editorial in the Seattle Times this week in favor of a fully-privately funded arena in the SODO District.
Commentary: SODO's the right choice, but the focus needs to be on the ultimate prize
I had a chance to tour KeyArena this week with potential developers and city representatives.
I had a chance to tour KeyArena this week with potential developers and city representatives.
City of Seattle releases requirements for KeyArena plan
SEATTLE -- The city of Seattle says it will consider a possible complete tear down and rebuild of KeyArena as part of a request for proposals on possible redevelopment to the aging facility.The request for proposals was released by the city Wednesday and will consider redevelopment options that extend beyond the current footprint of the facility.
SEATTLE -- The city of Seattle says it will consider a possible complete tear down and rebuild of KeyArena as part of a request for proposals on possible redevelopment to the aging facility.The request for proposals was released by the city Wednesday and will consider redevelopment options that extend beyond the current footprint of the facility.
Commentary: New KeyArena renovation options? Get ready for more lengthy delays, sports fans
We start tonight with a story.
We start tonight with a story.
Mayor calls for proposals for redeveloping KeyArena, former home of the Sonics
SEATTLE (AP) — Mayor Ed Murray announced Thursday night that the city of Seattle will issue a request for proposals in January 2017 for redevelopment of KeyArena.In a statement, Murray acknowledged that two entities, AEG and The Oak View Group, have contacted the city seeking an agreement on a redevelopment plan for the former home of the Seattle Sonics.
SEATTLE (AP) — Mayor Ed Murray announced Thursday night that the city of Seattle will issue a request for proposals in January 2017 for redevelopment of KeyArena.In a statement, Murray acknowledged that two entities, AEG and The Oak View Group, have contacted the city seeking an agreement on a redevelopment plan for the former home of the Seattle Sonics.