Spokane County Commissioners vote to approve funding strategy for Avista Stadium renovations

The proposed new lease would quadruple Spokane Indians Baseball’s rent, but some commissioners say it’s not a fair deal.

SPOKANE, Wash. — In an effort to save a Spokane staple, county commissioners voted 3-2 to help fund a $22 million renovation to Avista Stadium, where the minor league Spokane Indians play.

Talks about the renovations and how to fund them have been in the works for nearly two years. On Tuesday, the memorandum of understanding (MOU) was approved by county commissioners, which essentially states Spokane County and the Spokane Indians will work together to raise money for stadium renovations.

Under the approved MOU, Spokane

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