Yost Grube Hall: American Center
Even though Yost Grube Hall Architecture has only one office – in Portland – it’s known as an international firm.
OP-ED: Tax issues affecting a transition to a key employee
"A common business transition planning strategy involves bringing a key employee into the ownership group well before the ultimate exit," writes attorney Dan Eller.
Builder’s Choice: Andersen Construction
Andersen Construction, which describes itself as 'The Builder of Choice,' is working at 26 active jobsites in the Pacific Northwest.
Students, Portland firms pay tribute to McCullough
A group of students has good reason to smile every time they pass by a new interpretive display in Astoria.
OP-ED: Expanded protections against trade secret theft
Attorney Richard Hunt examines the details of the recently enacted Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA), which creates a new federal civil cause of action for misappropriation of trade secrets.
OP-ED: Managing reality: Is it truth or perception?
As a philosophy student in college, I recall my professor putting forth the notion that perhaps a table in front of us didn’t actually exist. I remember thinking, “This guy […]
Transportation – 2nd place: Chitwood Covered Bridge
Built in 1926, the Chitwood Covered Bridge, which spans the Yaquina River off busy Highway 20 near Newport, was in sore need of repair. The scope of the $1.22 million […]
Transportation – 3rd place: SW Multnomah Blvd. Pedestrian/Bicycle Improvements
Portland has earned a national reputation for including cycling and pedestrian needs in its overall traffic plan. Recent improvements to the stretch of Multnomah Boulevard between Southwest 22nd and Southwest […]
Region’s top projects honored by 91ÊÓÆµ
The Oregon Zoo Elephant Lands led a pack of projects honored during the 91ÊÓÆµ's 21st annual TopProjects awards, held Thursday evening at the Oregon Convention Center.
Transportation – Honorable Mention: N.W. Friberg Street and N.E. Goodwin Road Improvements
The city of Camas sits next to the Columbia River about 20 miles east of Vancouver, Washington. The community of 20,000 was originally developed around a large paper mill, but […]
Renovation – 2nd place: Slabtown Marketplace
Slabtown Marketplace has taken the lead in defining the look and feel of the Slabtown District, a new neighborhood under development in Northwest Portland. Developer Cairn Pacific LLC, Capstone Partners […]
Public Buildings – 3rd place (3-way tie): Portland International Airport Carpet Replacement
For weary travelers returning to Portland, the carpet at Portland International Airport is a sign that they have returned safely home. A project to replace the carpet, along with related […]
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
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- 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 — 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











