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Two markets, two stories; stocks rally, bonds sound alarm | Opinion
After two months of bad news arriving fast and furious, May 2026 did something the previous quarter rarely allowed. It rewarded the long-term investor.
Bremik Construction: Chemeketa Community College 鈥� Building 7 Renovation
Bid Package #4
Howard S Wright: Camas-Washougal Fire Department Headquarters and Station # 41
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SAIF in leadership transition after CEO resigns amid investigation
The State Accident Insurance Fund Corporation has named Ian Williams interim president after CEO Chip Terhune resigned amid a sexual harassment investigation.
Mixed-use project in Illinois shrinks because of construction costs
A building proposed in Peoria Heights was scaled back to two stories from three due to rising steel costs, according to one of the project's developers.
Skanska: City of Vancouver 鈥� Public Works Operations Campus
MACC 07 Bid Packages
Colas Hoffman Construction: Jefferson HS Modernization
Bid Package: #4
Colas business gains edge for $70M development in Portland
Colas Development Group has been chosen to exclusively negotiate the development of a 150-room hotel and conference center in south downtown Portland.
Diesel price spikes begin to bite building industry in Oregon
Rising diesel prices are causing contractors and subcontractors to increase bids and project costs, with megaprojects like the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project at risk of budget impacts.
New Metro Council president steps into role
Metro Council on Tuesday appointed and swore in Juan Carlos Gonz谩lez as president to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Lynn Peterson in March. The term ends Jan. 4, 2027.
Coos Bay touted by website as Oregon’s haven for seniors
Oregon鈥檚 largest coastal city stands out, according to World Atlas, because of its affordable housing, accessible health care, mild climate and proximity to essential services.
Ecology meets economics: conservation and mitigation banks | Opinion
Wetland mitigation banks and conservation banks offer developers market-based mechanisms to satisfy compensatory mitigation requirements by purchasing approved credits rather than performing mitigation themselves.
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
