Seattle Now Wednesday Evening Headlines
Mar 25, 2026
NBA expansion bidding opens for Las Vegas and Seattle, with timelines and memorabilia plans stirring local interest. Soccer teams ditch Ticketmaster to regain control of ticket sales. County moves curb immigration staging and pauses new detention centers. High-profile legal moves include charges against a county assessor and judges vetting a new U.S. attorney. Volunteers boost Washington’s bee species count.
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Supersonics Return Moves Forward
- The NBA voted unanimously to open expansion bidding for Las Vegas and Seattle, bringing the Supersonics closer to returning.
- Commissioner Adam Silver aims for ownership and expansion decisions by year-end with play starting in 2028-29, 20 years after the Sonics left.
Sonics Memorabilia Could Move To Arena
- MOHAI houses over 5,000 Sonics artifacts that may move to Climate Pledge Arena to be displayed with the team.
- Leonard Garfield says the arena excitement isn't museum-quality, but hopes to preserve items and collaborate with the new owners.
Local Teams Drop Ticketmaster For Jump
- The Seattle Sounders and OL Reign are switching ticketing platforms to Jump to avoid Ticketmaster as a middleman.
- Teams say the move gives them more control over ticketing operations and fan experience.