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Portland multifamily building fetches $14 million
A 63-unit apartment building in the Buckman neighborhood has sold for a discount from its only prior transaction.
Northwest Portland site becoming new Sunshine Division HQ
Sunshine Division is moving into a former flooring facility that will allow the nonprofit to expand food storage and volunteer space.
Pacific Northwest projects totaling $14.7 million in top bidders | Nov. 26, 2025
The city of Tualatin is preparing to award an $8.7 million contract for construction of a reservoir and pump station.
The December question every leader should anticipate | Opinion
Most of the time, purpose just needs to be reminded, reinforced, and spoken out loud by someone who sees what people bring to an organization.
Vampire-themed nightclub proposed at Centennial Mills
A commercial project is proposed for an existing building at Centennial Mills in Northwest Portland, raising questions about the site's long-planned redevelopment.
Salary isn’t always an exemption from tracking hours | Opinion
Properly classifying an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Oregon law typically depends on a two-part test.
AI tools helping cities, states detect road hazards and boost safety
Municipalities are turning to AI dashcams and cellphone data to spot road hazards, identify damaged guardrails and improve safety as aging infrastructure worsens.
Mortgage rates inch higher but remain near 2025 low
U.S. mortgage rates rose for the third consecutive week recently. The 30-year rate sits at 6.26 percent as easing Treasury yields and Fed policy shape the outlook.
Hoffman Construction Company: Ida B. Wells HS Modernization
Ida B. Wells HS Modernization
Pence Contractors: Eugene Airport Concourse A Expansion
Project consists of a 7,000 sqft addition, and a mechanical system replacement for the existing terminal.
Windsor Engineers expands into Portland
Windsor Engineers has opened its newest office in Portland.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
