Recent Articles from 91ÊÓÆµ Staff
Portland’s affordable housing funds nearly depleted
Affordable housing in Portland faces a funding crisis as voter-approved bond money dries up, risking a halt in critical development and social service support.
Craig Recob | Otak
Otak is happy to announce the addition of Craig Recob as its chief financial officer.
$7.4 million cold storage installation in Portland building permits | June 2, 2025
An alteration permit is under review for a tenant improvement that would involve installing new walk-in coolers, a cold dock, and a freezer. It would also include the creation of an office and a break room.
Affordable housing development in Portland land use review intakes | June 2, 2025
Early assistance is being sought for a proposal to construct a five-story affordable housing development that would have 30 apartments with one, two or three bedrooms each, a community room, offices, and support space.
Oregon bill offers a lifeline for journalism — and democracy | Opinion
Senate Bill 686 would require dominant tech platforms to compensate Oregon news organizations for using the content they scrape from their websites to drive traffic and profits.
Clark County, Washington: Capital Programs Engineer II
Capital Programs Engineer II Public Works Job Requisition ID: R003627 This position performs professional and complex planning, monitoring, prioritizing, forecasting and coordinating of capital programs and projects in the Department […]
Clark County, Washington: Traffic Signal Supervisor
Traffic Signal Supervisor (Engineering Services Manager III/II) Public Works Job Requisition ID: R003462 This position manages and oversees the Traffic Signal program and personnel for Clark County Public Works. This […]
Pence Contractors: Turnkey Earthwork Trade Partner Requested
The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) plans to construct a new two lane fully developed street off of Highway 126 just north of the Redmond Airport to allow access onto the future CORE3 project site.
Clark County, Washington: Engineering Technician
Engineering Technician Public Works Job Requisition ID: R003631 In the Department of Public Works at Clark County, we look for people who can grow, think, lead and inspire. We seek […]
U.S. Supreme Court backs Utah oil rail project in NEPA case
The ruling is expected to ease the National Environmental Policy Act review process and pave the way for faster energy and infrastructure projects nationwide.
Historic preservation project in top bidders | May 30, 2025
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has awarded a $373,594 contract for a project in Port Orford.
Oregon OSHA fines contractor $80K for trench hazard
The state agency has penalized Hillsboro-based Renner Trucking and Excavating for safety rule violations at a Beaverton home construction site.
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 — 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















