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As cities crack down on homeless encampments, advocates say that’s not the answer
Contractors from the city of Portland had arrived to break down the stretch of tents and tarps on a side street behind a busy intersection. People had an hour to vacate the encampment, one of more than a dozen cleared that July day, according to city data.
Energy Department tries to boost US battery industry with another $3.5 billion in funding
The Energy Department is making a push to strengthen the U.S. battery supply chain, announcing up to $3.5 billion for companies that produce batteries and the critical minerals that go into them.
Despite troubles, green energy lender seeks restart
Ygrene Energy was the biggest player in a novel and controversial industry that bankrolls home improvements and gets paid back by charges added to a homeowner's tax bill. It was once lauded by politicians and environmentalists, even President Barack Obama, as a key solution to adapting to climate change and hurricanes.
Wing of Miami-area condo collapses
A wing of a 12-story beachfront condo building collapsed in near Miami early Thursday morning, killing at least one person and trapping residents.
New Mexico struggles with funding drinking water projects
Many New Mexico communities are behind the curve when it comes to investing in drinking water infrastructure as persistent drought threatens supplies, and the state's fragmented funding process makes it hard to know what taxpayers are getting for their money, legislative analysts said Wednesday.
Virus could end long commercial real estate boom
With vacancies and loan delinquencies proliferating and a lengthy recovery looking likely, 鈥渢he outlook isn鈥檛 good鈥� for commercial real estate.
US construction spending fell 2.1% in May
An economist predicts some rebound in construction in the second half of the year, but overall gains could be held back by declines in government spending.
Famed architect Paul Williams’ archive goes to Getty, USC
A pair of Los Angeles institutions have acquired the archives of famed Black architect Paul Revere Williams, who helped shape the city's design in the 20th century.
Amazon buys naming rights to Seattle arena
After acquiring the naming rights to Seattle鈥檚 KeyArena, Amazon will rename the facility for a carbon neutrality initiative it launched last year.
Federal panel approves Jordan Cove project proposal
A U.S. regulatory agency on Thursday approved the controversial Jordan Cove natural gas pipeline and marine export terminal project in southern Oregon.
Feds reject removal of four Snake River dams in draft report
A federal report issued Friday rejected the idea of removing four hydroelectric dams on the lower Snake River in eastern Washington.
Oregon denies permit for pipeline before federal decision
A rebuke by Oregon's Department of Land Conservation and Development comes just before a final federal environmental analysis on the Jordan Cove Energy Project.
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
