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County calls on Corps to cancel planned lake drawdown
Marion County and Santiam Canyon cities ask the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cancel its 2026 Detroit Reservoir drawdown, citing risks to water and recreation.
Kirby Nagelhout Construction Co.: IONE SCHOOL DISTRICT AQUATIC IMPROVEMENTS
Bid Packages for the Ione School District Aquatic Improvements project include concrete paving, sealed concrete, earthwork/excavation, pool equipment & piping, electrical, and chain link fences and gates.
Fire station projects move ahead
Howard S. Wright is progressing on fire station projects in Camas, Washington and Beaverton, including a new build and a remodel.
Amazon warehouse gets permits, bringing construction near
Amazon received city permits for a 317,640-square-foot warehouse in Eugene near the airport, enabling same-day delivery and creating several hundred jobs.
Students win international design competition
A team of Southwest Washington high school students won first place at the international SchoolsNEXT Design Competition for their Ridgefield agricultural school design.
Jenny Evans | Walsh Construction Co.
Jenny Evans has been promoted to superintendent at Walsh Construction Co. She joined Walsh in 2018.
Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
We put off deciding what to do with that piece of paper, email, or task and it accumulates. We may even postpone making a decision without even realizing that鈥檚 what we have done.
Costco proposes parking and gas station expansion in Eugene
Costco plans to expand parking and gas pumps at its Eugene store, proposing two options involving demolition of the former Office Depot building.
Judge tells government to remove federal building fence
U.S. District Court Judge Mustafa Kasubhai ordered the federal government to remove the fence around the Eugene federal building within 48 hours.
Rail infrastructure extension in Portland land use review intakes | June 22, 2026
A weekly list of highlights from commercial land use review activity in Portland by Permitting & Development in the prior week. Type 1 procedure (design review) 鈥� pending聽 聽 聽 […]
$10 million high school stadium in Portland building permits | June 22, 2026
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: $2,100,000 聽 […]
Commission approves design for Portland school redevelopment
Portland design commission approves plans for new 289,500-square-foot Ida B. Wells High School building on Vermont Street, designed by Bora Architecture.
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
