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Gov. Kotek calls special session for transportation
Gov. Tina Kotek will call a special session Aug. 29 in the hopes of passing a funding bill that averts ODOT layoffs and stabilizes Oregon鈥檚 transportation system.
Portland awards $23M for affordable housing upgrades
Seven Portland housing projects will share $23M to preserve 484 affordable units with upgrades in safety, energy efficiency, and livability.
The possible and satisfying way to find joy in work | Opinion
Joy is a deep, uplifting feeling of happiness, contentment, or delight that often arises from meaningful experiences, personal connection, or inner fulfillment.
Key legislator floats tolling repeal and special session
Sen. Mark Meek supports a special session on transportation if Oregon repeals its tolling law amid budget shortfalls and ODOT layoffs.
$3.1 million outdoor shelter in Portland building permits | July 21, 2025
A weekly list of the most notable commercial building and facility permits issued and received in Portland by Permitting & Development in the prior week. Building Permits Issued: $693,891 聽 […]
Health facility in Portland land use review intakes | July 21, 2025
A weekly list of highlights from commercial land use review activity in Portland by Permitting & Development in the prior week. Early assistance 鈥� application聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 […]
Bull Run water project faces new legal appeal
Opponents of the $2.1B Bull Run water plant have filed another appeal, challenging the county鈥檚 approval of the Portland Water Bureau鈥檚 project.
EPA to cut 3,700 jobs, shut down science research office
The EPA is eliminating its research office and cutting 3,700 jobs in a major reorganization that shifts focus to applied science under Trump policies.
Projects totaling $3.8 million in top bidders | July 18, 2025
Interwest Construction has won an $867,531 bid for a road widening in Mount Vernon, Washington.
How to repair landslides 鈥� one insurance policy at a time | Opinion
If a landowner receives a government order to clean up a landslide on their property, who should pay for it 鈥� the property owner or their liability insurer?
Essex General Construction: Pacifica
Project is a multi-building affordable housing development
Skanska: City of Vancouver 鈥� Public Works Operations Campus
BP 31A 鈥� Early Site Work, BP 31B 鈥� Site Retaining Walls
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
