Rainiers Lock in Long-Term Lease

The Tacoma Rainiers will be staying put at Cheney Stadium for the next 32 years, provided major upgrades are done to the city-owned facility by March 2011.  The city unanimously approved the lease deal this week, and an affirmative vote on a $30 million bond package to cover ballpark improvements is expected next week.  The Rainiers will repay most of the debt over the next 25 years.  Read more here.