Archive for 'Seattle Center'
KeyArena upgrade bill dies in Olympia
In April 2009, at the end of its regular session, the Washington State Legislature did not act on a bill that would provide money for upgrading Seattle Center's KeyArena. This, in turn, means that the City of Seattle may not be able to collect $30 million from Sonics/Thunder owner Clay Bennett.[More]
Posted: May 5th, 2009 under Parks and Recreation, Seattle Center.
Tags: Seattle Center, Sonics
New Seattle Center Director to take oath of office
On January 22, Robert Nellams was sworn in as the new Seattle Center Director by the Seattle City Council. Nellams was acting Director since Virginia Anderson retired early last year after 18 years as Center Director. Mayor Nickels made his announcement appointing Nellams in November.[More]
Posted: January 25th, 2009 under Parks and Recreation, Seattle Center.
Tags: Mayor, Seattle Center, Sonics