New practice venue looms

PULLMAN — Washington State University is getting a new indoor practice facility.

A groundbreaking ceremony for the facility that will replace “the bubble” is set for Saturday, Sept. 9. The date aligns with WSU’s home football game against the Wisconsin Badgers.

On Sept. 15, the week following the groundbreaking, the university regents will consider the final approval of the project.

A final budget, financial plan and design have yet to be released for the indoor practice center.

In May, officials estimated the project will cost $27.5 million, paid for by private donors.

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