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Newsmaker 2011: Sharon Wood Wortman
Sharon Wood Wortman appeared comfortable in her warm, sweet-scented writing studio downtown, but her bright blue eyes were distracted from behind red round-framed reading glasses. “I’m nervous,” Wood Wortman said. […]
Newsmaker 2011: SolarWorld USA
SolarWorld USA committed to creating 1,000 jobs in Hillsboro by 2011 and beat that goal by two weeks, announcing in mid-December that it had hired its 1,000th worker. The largest […]
Newsmaker 2011: Lloyd Purdy
Lloyd Purdy, executive director of Main Street Oregon City, has been working tirelessly to draw attention – and revenue – to the streets of Oregon City’s 166-year-old downtown area. “Putting […]
Newsmaker 2011: Oregon State University College of Engineering
When it comes to business, Ron Adams, Dean of the College of Engineering at Oregon State University is definitely right-brained. He plans meticulously, sets well-defined goals and is efficient in […]
Newsmaker 2011: Nutter Corp.
When Renee Nutter talks about children, her eyes sparkle and she smiles wide. Making sure as many children as possible have positive influences in their lives and lots of fun […]
Newsmaker 2011: Gerard ‘Gerry’ Mildner
Gerard Mildner spent his adolescence pondering what it meant to be an economist. Although he admits that most high school students were probably dreaming about other things, Mildner’s early interest […]
Newsmaker 2011: MacKay & Sposito
All engineering firms are invested in the appearance of their neighborhood, but the people at MacKay & Sposito Inc. are also committed to building the philanthropic spirit that makes communities […]
Newsmaker 2011: KEEN Footwear
KEEN Footwear may have only moved to Portland five years ago – a nanosecond compared to industry giants like Nike and Columbia – but the creative company is far from […]
Newsmaker 2011: Intel
Ask Neil Tunmore what he likes best about being the vice president of the technology and manufacturing group at Intel and his answer will be a simple one – the […]
Newsmaker 2011: Tom Hughes
Metro Council President Tom Hughes learned to be a leader while living in an Eastern Oregon logging camp. He was just a toddler when his family moved from Hillsboro to […]
Newsmaker 2011: Energy Trust of Oregon
The one piece of advice Margie Harris, executive director at Energy Trust of Oregon would like to share with others is “save energy.” The idea of being a steward for […]
Newsmaker 2011: Bruce Dalrymple
Though cancer claimed Bruce Dalrymple’s life last April, those who knew him say his legacy lives on in the myriad accomplishments he achieved while he was alive. A graduate of […]
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
