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OP-ED: A new rule defining ‘waters of the United States’
On Feb. 28, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to rescind or revise the administrative rule […]
OP-ED: Oregon Supreme Court to decide water rights case
This past winter, in WaterWatch of Oregon v. Water Resources Department, the Oregon Court of Appeals reversed and remanded an Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) order granting a municipal […]
Consensus needed to facilitate renewable energy development on federal lands
At a time when consensus on domestic policy seems to be rare, one of the few things policy makers have long agreed on is our nation’s need to achieve greater […]
Meeting Portland’s growing demand for water
Editor’s note: This is the final part of a three-part series. Read the first and second parts. Most people in the metro area probably give little thought to how much […]
Planning Portland’s future ‘waterscape’
Editor’s note: This is the second part of a three-part series. The first part appeared in the Sept. 21 edition of the 91视频, and the final part will appear Nov. […]
Where does Portland’s water come from and where does it go?
Editor’s note: This is the first part of a three-part series. The next part will appear in the Oct. 19 edition of the 91视频, and the final part will appear […]
Geothermal energy offers risks and rewards
In the race to provide clean, renewable energy, geothermal development projects are gaining steam. According to the Geothermal Energy Association, in spring 2010, the United States led all countries in […]
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
