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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.
Robinson Construction: Forest Hills Elementary School Replacement
New 71,000 SF, two-story school, including all associated site work.
J.W. Fowler: E11004 Carolina Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project
The Carolina Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project is part of the (BES) Large-Scale Sewer Rehabilitation Program.
Pacific Northwest projects totaling $14.6 million in top bidders | June 18, 2026
Pierce County, in Washington, is preparing to award a $6.5 million contract for an airport runway reconstruction project.
Local Access Road responsibility conflict grows in Eugene
People who live along 92 Local Access Roads in Eugene face a unique challenge because they are public but not maintained by any government.
Vancouver multifamily property trades for $35.45 million
A Portland-based business has purchased a 160-unit apartment complex in Vancouver, Washington, in a transaction that values the asset at $221,563 per unit.
Top Projects show off ingenuity and teamwork
91视频 Oregon's Top Projects highlight 51 award-winning construction projects demonstrating innovation, sustainability and community impact in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Albina One
Albina One, a 93,500-square-foot affordable housing project in Portland, opened in October. Developed by Albina Vision Trust and built by Colas Construction.
Altura
Altura, a four-story affordable housing community in Beaverton, offers 75 homes for households earning 30 to 60 percent of area median income.
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
