[1][2] Completed in 2003, the 98-acre (40 ha) project cost more than $30 million and hosts musical events under an acoustically treated metal roof; it features two 30-by-40-foot (9x12 m) video screens on either side of the stage.

Although ground had been broken eight years earlier, the project had been delayed due to the environmental impact statement and traffic concerns.

"[1] When it opened, the venue was operated by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Clear Channel Entertainment and Bill Graham Presents.

[2] To mitigate traffic, the venue offers shuttles from (and to) the Auburn Super Mall, which was renamed The Outlet Collection Seattle for some concerts.

[3] Jimmy Buffett released a CD of his September 16, 2003, performance, called Live in Auburn, WA.