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Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
Nicole Curtis, formerly the host of "Rehab Addict," is being sued by the city of Detroit because of allegedly failing to renovate a blighted house. She asserted her commitment to saving historic homes.
Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Polk County's fairgrounds is at risk of closing because of mounting financial losses and aging infrastructure. The county will seek voters' approval for a property tax levy to fund critical repairs and seismic upgrades.
Kotek orders state to kill land sale for Salem data center
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Thursday directed the Department of Administrative Services to terminate the state鈥檚 contract for the sale of about 32 acres in southeast Salem for a proposed data center.
Lane County preserves 20 covered bridges as tourist attractions
Ongoing county funding and legislative support have helped maintain and stabilize the bridges, some upwards of 100 years old, despite challenges related to road funding eligibility.
$150M project in Salem stalls; developer slams city
The planned mixed-use redevelopment of the former Truitt Bros. Cannery site in Salem has encountered a hurdle: expiration of the contract for a purchase and sale agreement.
Amazon contractor starts site prep in Eugene despite appeal
A Trammell Crow subsidiary has started preparatory work for a distribution center in Eugene. However, the Oregon Department of State Lands is reviewing the legal implications.
Divisive $5.1 billion data center proposal emerges in Salem
Silicon Valley-based Verrus has pitched the development, currently in early planning, for 75 acres in southeast Salem. The project has sparked both community support for economic benefits and opposition over environmental concerns.
Eugene bar Sam Bond’s Garage to reopen after renovation
Grace Schubert and Ian Hill are renovating the historic building to preserve its role as a beloved live music venue in the Whiteaker neighborhood.
Key commercial projects advancing in Salem
The six-story Citizen Apartments project in downtown and the Kuebler Village mixed-use development are among those now under construction.
Workers renovating Oregon State Capitol’s observation deck
The work, part of the $596 million Capitol Accessibility, Maintenance and Safety (CAMS) project in Salem, involves replacing the terra cotta flooring and stainless steel flashing along the inside wall.
$4.7 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge finally set to open
The new bridge, between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is expected to enhance trade, create jobs, and strengthen economic ties between Michigan and Canada, with joint toll governance and investment agreements supporting its operation.
NYC tower stable after columns buckled, officials say
A 37-story Midtown Manhattan office building being converted into 1,600 apartments was stabilized after columns buckled, with no further structural movement reported.
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
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- 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
