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Blazers Arena Deal Hits Snags | Spokane News
The Portland Trail Blazers are locked in a high-stakes battle with the city over their aging Moda Center, demanding $600 million in public funds for renovations while the city demands a detailed spending plan before committing. With the state already pledging $365 million — contingent on city and county contributions — tensions rise as the team’s lease expires in October 2030, with an option to extend. Owner Tom Dundon vows a 20-year commitment to Portland if the arena gets upgraded, but city council and county commissioners push back, wary of funding impacts on other services and eyeing a…
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