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March 11, 2026 | Mostly Clear, high 79, low 55
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When the Eastside Cannery debuted in summer 2008, hundreds of people waited outside to get in Las Vegas’ newest hotel-casino on opening night. Some waited a few hours to explore the $250 million project on Boulder Highway.
Less than 20 years later, the current owners have imploded the hotel and want to sell the land for housing. And while Las Vegas has a long history of casino implosions, Eastside Cannery met its demise much sooner than other hotels that were also emptied out, laced with explosives and reduced to rubble.
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A blockbuster trade for Maxx Crosby between the Raiders and Ravens will not happen after Baltimore pulled out of a deal that would have sent two first-round picks to Las Vegas.
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The LVCVA Research Center report provides a profile of the average visitor so that their hosts can keep them happy and encourage them to return to Las Vegas again.
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A Strip hotel-casino is introducing a summer package that wraps dining, lounge access, nightlife and pool privileges into one premium offering.
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The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop expansion could begin to occur more rapidly as Clark County officials are eyeing new regulations to streamline the tunneling process.
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A luxury anchor tenant is closing its doors at the Fashion Show mall in Las Vegas after 45 years.
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Plus, analysts are keeping an eye on how the war in Iran will affect construction of Wynn Al Marjan Island in the United Arab Emirates.
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The Golden Knights hung around with the red-hot Dallas Stars, but lost for the sixth time in seven games in a 2-1 loss at American Airlines Center.
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