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Wilson: Local funding no slam dunk for Moda Center project
Portland city councilors and Portland Clean Energy Fund committee members will decide whether the city contributes to the approximately $600 million arena renovation, Mayor Keith Wilson said.
Kylean Gunhus | Miller Consulting Engineers
Miller Consulting Engineers has promoted Kylean Gunhus to associate engineer II. He specializes in the design of commercial and industrial buildings, seismic retrofits, and bridges.
Evan Altorfer | Miller Consulting Engineers
Evan Altorfer of Miller Consulting Engineers has earned his structural engineer license and received a promotion to associate engineer II.
$10.4 million fuel storage facility in Portland building permits | March 16, 2026
A new construction permit is approved to issue for a project in Northeast Portland. Plans call for construction of a jet fuel facility with storage tanks.
Two-story convenience store in Portland land use review intakes | March 16, 2026
Design review with modifications is pending for a project on South Macadam Avenue. Plans call for altering a site with a gas station and a small attendant kiosk.
Howard S Wright: Camas-Washougal Fire Department
New聽 Administrative聽 Offices聽 and Fire Station # 41 Site Preparation
Gerding Builders LLC: Siuslaw Valley Charter School
Project consists of the interior remodel of a commercial building into a new elementary charter school. Includes new classrooms, common spaces, admin spaces, and restrooms.
Colas Hoffman Construction: Jefferson HS Modernization
Bid Package: #3
Howard S Wright: OCSD Candy Lane Elementary School
Proposal request for all scopes of work.
Tapani, Inc.: Ridgefield Community and Recreation Center
The Project consists of a new facility of 45,055 square feet across two stories.
Oregon judge nixes Kotek’s order requiring use of PLAs
Marion County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Hart has struck down Gov. Tina Kotek鈥檚 executive order requiring project labor agreements be used for large state infrastructure projects.
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
