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Redmond training facility to gain enhancements
Substantial upgrades are in the works for a workforce development center geared to serve teens and young adults in Central Oregon.
Mountain of donuts looms large in small town
A disagreement over the identity of a painting atop a bakery has led its owner to allege violation of his First Amendment rights.
What parties ought to consider when considering arbitration provisions | OP-ED
The combined goal of these considerations is eliminating surprises if a dispute arises and balancing efficiency with the desire for a fair process.
City, county development fee increases proposed
The Portland Bureau of Development Services is proposing fee changes for its various services because it's facing higher costs of operations.
Portland defers fee collection for housing projects
A new ordinance allows for payment of system development charges to be deferred for up to 24 months, without interest, on construction projects that provide new housing units.
Crestline Construction: Columbia Gorge Regional Airport: South Apron Reconstruction, New Taxilanes & Fuel Apron
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED City of The Dalles & Klickitat County Columbia Gorge Regional Airport: South Apron Reconstruction, New Taxilanes & Fuel Apron Bids Due: 2 PM on 4/27/23 3600 Crates Way, […]
O’Brien & Company: Yaquina View Elementary Seismic Rehabilitation
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Yaquina View Elementary Seismic Rehabilitation 351 SE Harney St, Newport, OR 97365 Pre-Bid Job Walk- Friday 11am 4/21/23 Questions Due By- 3pm 4/24/23 Bids Due By- End of […]
Portillo now a Washington Trust Bank mortgage loan officer
FINANCE Washington Trust Bank has added Joseph Portillo to its Home Loan Division in Portland as a mortgage loan officer. He has more than 17 years of experience in the […]
VF Law’s Oregon office gains land use attorney Stamp
LAW Andrew H. Stamp has joined VF Law鈥檚 land use practice in the firm鈥檚 Oregon office. He has more than 25 years of experience navigating Oregon鈥檚 complex land use planning […]
Lane Powell adds McLaughlin as associate
LAW Brenna McLaughlin has joined Lane Powell as an associate and member of the labor, employment & benefits team. She focuses her practice on helping businesses maintain positive work environments […]
Rohan joins Otak as transportation project engineer
ENGINEERING Otak has hired Tim Rohan as a transportation project engineer. He most recently served JVA Inc. as a civil project engineer. Rohan has a bachelor鈥檚 degree in civil engineering […]
News
- Portland’s Centennial Mills on the verge of demolition
- $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
Commentary
- Expecting a big bang but witnessing only a whimper | Opinion
- 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
