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Oregon tribe sues over federal agency plans to hold an offshore wind energy auction
A tribe in Oregon whose culture is tied to the ocean is suing the U.S. government over plans to hold an offshore wind energy auction next month, saying the environmental analysis underpinning the sale was too narrow and based on a "predetermined political decision."
Office to daycare conversion in Portland land use review intakes | Sept. 16, 2024
A weekly list of highlights from commercial land use review activity in Portland by Permitting & Development in the prior week. Design advice request 鈥� pending聽 聽 聽聽 Address: Southeast […]
School facility exceeding $24.6 million in Portland building permits | Sept. 16, 2024
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: $21,270,911 聽聽 […]
Clock is ticking for local governments to use billions of dollars of federal pandemic aid
Governments must obligate all their American Rescue Plan funds for specific projects by the end of this year or else return the rest to the U.S. Treasury.
For most Oregonians, Measure 118’s costs could outweigh gains | Opinion
In November, Oregon taxpayers will vote on Measure 118, which calls for a 3 percent gross receipts tax on corporations with more than $25 million in annual sales.
$13.5 million in top bidders | Sept. 13, 2024
The Oregon Department of Transportation is preparing to award a $4.4 million contract for a bridge project in Douglas County.
Rural Oregon construction site abuzz with activity
The clock is ticking for the team to deliver the Bull Run water filtration facility in east Multnomah County.
Right-of-way acquisition to start for Burnside Bridge replacement project
Multnomah County has authorized the project team to enter the right-of-way phase, which includes acquiring properties necessary for construction of the new bridge.
Precision Construction: Family Peace Center TI
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Family Peace Center TI Hillsboro, OR Bids Due: Sept 27th 10:00 am Bid Package: #2 鈥� Tenant Improvement Trades Bid Documents: https://securecc.smartinsight.co/#/PublicBidProject/751843 Project Location: 1100 NE Compton Dr […]
Concern grows about where wildfire’s rubble will end up
Maui鈥檚 toxic debris could fill five football fields five stories deep and its final destination isn鈥檛 certain yet.
What landlords should know when restaurant tenants go under | Opinion
When restaurants occupying leased commercial space fail, commercial landlords need a game plan to protect their interests.
Report: Construction costs up in Portland
The overall outlook for nonresidential construction is cautiously optimistic, according to a Mortenson report, as industry indices and forward-looking indicators show signs of more robust market conditions ahead.
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
