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Oregon economist forecasts 50 percent chance of recession
The nation added 80,000 jobs in October, the 13th consecutive month of job gains. Yet despite this morsel of optimism, according to Timothy A. Duy of the Oregon Economic Forum, Oregon has a greater than 50 percent chance of going back into a recession by early next year.
Wave-energy buoys need certification before being plopped off Oregon Coast
New Jersey-based wave energy company Ocean Power Technologies is one step closer to dropping 10 power-generating buoys off the Oregon Coast near Reedsport.
2 Oregon transmission line projects fast tracked by energy department
The United States Department of Energy announced on Wednesday that it would fast-track the permitting and construction of seven pilot power transmission line projects, including two in Oregon.
BPA announces new wind power transmission line
The Bonneville Power Administration announced on Friday that it will start construction on a $185 million power transmission line that will run from the The Dalles north to the Goldendale, Wash. The project will be funded in part by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Report details Portland’s modern historic buildings
The city of Portland recently released a report that details a number of Portland鈥檚 modern historic buildings, properties built between 1945 and 1985 in the Portland Central City 2035 boundaries.
Portland makes emergency management ‘office’ a ‘bureau’
Portland City Council voted yesterday to change the Portland Office of Emergency Preparedness' name to the Bureau of Emergency Preparedness and to implement a new strategic plan for when all hell breaks loose sometime in the future.
BPA cans transmission line for Washington wind farms
As players in the Southwest invest tens of millions of dollars in brand new power lines to transmit electricity from the region's burgeoning solar farms, utilities in the Northwest are left blowing in the wind.
Trees cut down, planted for Portland-Milwaukie light-rail project
Early construction of the Portland-Milwaukie light-rail project will begin this week with the cutting of 60 trees in downtown Portland.
Will the city of Portland decide to own/fund part of the Oregon Sustainability Center?
The city will consider on Wednesday whether it will commit to owning a share of the Oregon Sustainability Center.
$75M army facility dedicated in Clackamas
The Oregon National Guard will dedicate its new multimillion dollar reserve center today at a ceremony attended by foreign, military and local delegates.
Construction kick-off held for new Blanchet House in Old Town
The Blanchet House of Hospitality will officially launch its 鈥渒ick-off鈥漰arty today to celebrate the construction of a multimillion dollar facility to replace its current location.
SolarWorld panels popping up in the tropics
Solar module maker SolarWorld has done well in U.S. island territories despite competition from cheap photovoltaics from China and Taiwan and its faltering stock prices.
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
