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Electric vehicle charging stations unveiled at the Rose Garden
This morning was the ribbon cutting ceremony for ten electric vehicle charging stations at the Rose Garden.
Welcome to Women in Construction Week
From its debut 15 years ago, Women in Construction Week has become an annual event that has captured attention far beyond those who work in the building industry. In fact, Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber and Secretary of State Kate Brown have signed a proclamation encouraging everyone in the state to join in the celebration. The Daily Journal of Commerce is answering that call.
Buildings and Burgers Play Off – judges needed!
I鈥檓 at 47 burgers now 鈥� do I really need to keep going? Actually, I might as well make it an even 50. With meatless-for-me Lent beginning on Feb. 22, I need to bring this to a close and begin the Lenten best veggie burger search.
5 top burgers in Portland so far
As a result of this newly created ranking system, five burgers on my list scored nearly perfect and all tied for second place with tie breakers coming from the side orders (Foster is still number one, by the way).
3 Portland burgers that you can’t miss
Since my last burger update I鈥檝e had a ridiculous amount of new burger tastings, but only a few that are notable enough from both a burger and a building standpoint: the Gilt Club, Doug Fir Lounge, and Paley鈥檚 Place.
For $19 and $7, which is the better burger?
It鈥檚 always preferable to have great food in an equally great atmosphere (and y鈥檃ll know I鈥檓 still burger questing to find that perfect mix), but such isn鈥檛 always the case here in Portland.
You can’t judge a burger by its building
You can鈥檛 judge a book by its cover, or a great burger by its building (or lack thereof). After 17 burger samplings I realized it was time to revisit my original favorite - Foster Burger.
Besaw’s burger – get it before it’s too late?
[l] I had never been to Besaw鈥檚 鈥� a popular Portland cafe with a longstanding history and a very loyal following 鈥� until last Friday night. I had been wanting to go there, and since it had been on my 鈥淏urger Quest List鈥� (more about that in a minute), I figured I鈥檇 better get there before too much time elapses and it's gone 鈥� or drastically changed.
A new building industry group for women
Some exciting plans are in store for AEC (architecture, engineering and construction) women in the Pacific Northwest.
Dogs on the job site – you bet!
Reading Angela Webber鈥檚 recent story about workers who bring dogs to construction job sites, I recalled fond memories of聽workplace experiences with my beloved Springer Spaniel, Rex, who spent most of […]
Notices only on government websites 鈥� not a good idea
As the paper of record for the city of Portland, the Daily Journal of Commerce has been involved with public notices, or legal ads as some people call them, for […]
91视频 rolls out online premium news content
In our quest to help you grow your business and build your professional connections, the Daily Journal of Commerce has some exciting news to announce. Effective Feb. 22, a large portion of the 91视频's content will only be available to our valued subscribers.
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
