Recent Articles from Chuck Slothower
Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
The application period is now open for Oregon’s Regional Infrastructure Fund, a $10 million grant pool that is intended to go toward small community and tribal projects.
Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
The Oregon Transportation Commission approved a $5.87 billion budget request for the Oregon Department of Transportation for 2027-29, reflecting ongoing budget cuts.
Trail Blazers, city clash over Moda Center renovation funding
The NBA team and the city of Portland are in a stalemate over contributions to the project that could cost $600 million.
Multifamily rents, vacancies hold steady in Portland area
New data show a stable multifamily market in the Portland-metro area, with little change in rents or vacancy rates, while construction deliveries and investment sales fell.
Lake Oswego multifamily building fetches $66 million
Sentinel Real Estate has acquired the 158-unit Willow Apartments. It was designed by GBD Architects and built by Deacon Construction before opening in 2024.
Scannell Properties launches speculative project in Hillsboro
Construction is expected to start in late September on the Midwest developer's 126,000-square-foot industrial building near U.S. Route 26. Mackenzie is designing the project, and CBRE will search for a tenant.
Fight over Portland design review process looms
Portland design commissioners are preparing to state their opposition to a proposal for a two-year suspension of mandatory design reviews to help facilitate housing production.
Washington County multifamily property sells for $18.85 million
An 85-unit apartment complex in Washington County has been purchased by Oakland, California-based Crown Point Real Estate Partners. Approximately 40 percent of the units in the 48-year-old complex were renovated by the seller.
Kiewit’s performance issues persist at Abernethy Bridge
Since the project began in 2022-23, Kiewit Infrastructure West has received negative marks on four consecutive annual evaluations by the Oregon Department of Transportation.
Interstate Bridge project wins federal approval for $14.4 billion build
The $14.4 billion Interstate Bridge project in Portland received federal approval, moving toward contractor selection and construction over the Columbia River.
Port project gets $25 million federal grant
The Oregon International Port of Coos Bay received a $25 million federal grant to advance the Pacific Coast Intermodal Port project with NorthPoint Development.
Moda Center debate ramps up
Portland city councilors debate funding and ownership contributions for $120 million Moda Center renovations amid public division and Trail Blazers' future.
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 — 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



















