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Hanford site cleanup approaching waste-to-glass phase
Washington state authorities have approved a key permit for the launch of glass vitrification to stabilize radioactive waste at the Hanford site near the Columbia River.
Projects totaling $5.6 million in top bidders | Oct. 3, 2025
The Port of Vancouver USA has awarded Advanced American Construction a $1.8 million contract to perform a variety of improvements at Berth 5.
Ghosts, goblins and pet cremation: an FTC Halloween special | Opinion
Although the FTC has abandoned attempts to ban noncompete agreements wholesale, it has committed to bringing enforcement actions where noncompete agreements are used to stifle competition.
U.S. DOT pulls bike and trail grants in funding shift
The Trump administration is rescinding grants for bike lanes and trails, shifting federal transportation funding priorities back to projects serving cars and trucks.
Oregon legislators pass sizable transportation bill
The $791 million transportation funding bill will halt ODOT layoffs and keep roads open. Drivers will face higher taxes and fees.
Fortis Construction Inc.: Oregon Zoo – Entryway and Polar Plazas
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Trump鈥檚 plan to deploy troops to Portland sparks backlash
President Donald Trump鈥檚 call to send 200 Oregon National Guard troops to Portland faces lawsuits, protests, and pushback from state leaders and businesses.
$12.5 million hotel repair project in Portland building permits | Sept. 29, 2025
An alteration permit was issued for repairing fire damage at the Rodeway Inn & Suites, in North Portland.
Convenience store proposal in Portland land use review intakes | Sept. 29, 2025
Early assistance is pending for a proposal to add an approximately 1,000-square-foot commercial building at a gas station in South Portland.
Projects totaling $27.3 million in top bidders | Sept. 26, 2025
Klamath Community College is preparing to award a $13.8 million contract for construction of an early learning center.
Meta鈥檚 $10B data center project in Louisiana raises alarms
Amid a lack of transparency by the social media giant, watchdogs warn that residents could end up footing the bill for $3 billion of infrastructure needed to power the facility.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
