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Washington bill would give $500 million for school improvements
Referendum Bill 52 would allow Washington state to authorize $503.3 million in bonds for construction and repair projects to increase the energy efficiency of public schools. But not everyone is convinced the bill can deliver the jobs and energy savings promised.
Measures may make ballot only to be axed
In Oregon and other states with citizen-driven ballots, measures may garner enough voter support to make the ballots only to be overturned in courts for legal reasons or be rendered unenforceable by local, state or federal agencies.
Elections coverage from the 91视频
What exactly does that ballot measure do? Which candidates deserve my votes? The 91视频 can help you answer those questions and more in its 2010 election coverage. Get Q&As with candidates, in-depth stories and information on issues that matter to you.
Creating loyalists
I recently received an automated voice survey from my phone carrier as a follow-up to a service issue.聽The survey was two questions. The first was: “Enter a number from one […]
Installation of Air Handler and AC Unit at the Kam Wah Chung & Co. Museum
Bids are being requested for the complete cost, including all materials, labor and expenses, to install a Trane XB 14 Air Handler and AC unit, including all electrical wire and supplies for installation.
4 tips for broad market index funds
Passive investing through index funds has become a popular investment strategy since these funds originated in the 1970s. Index funds are an inexpensive way to diversify. They allow investors to […]
Finalists announced for DMWESB Top Projects competition
The Daily Journal of Commerce has released the list of firms that have moved on to the finalist round in the 2010 DMWESB Top Projects awards. The awards are a spin-off of a similar competition the 91视频 holds each year recognizing the top construction projects in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Daily Journal of Commerce wins journalism awards
The Daily Journal of Commerce received two awards for outstanding reporting and writing from the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association. The 91视频 received a second-place award for best sports story for […]
91视频 Dictionary: Continuous flight augering
continuous flight augering, or CFA: a technique used to create concrete piles where an auger drill is used to excavate a hole. Concrete is then poured through a hollow shaft so that the hole will never be empty.
91视频 Dictionary: Auger
auger: a rotating, screw-type tool used for drilling holes and removing the material from where the hole is drilled.
Does advertising work?
Think about the last purchase you made, big or small. Perhaps it was a car, or laundry detergent. Can you trace your decision-making process to really understand what influenced your […]
How to navigate a secular bear market
Ten years is a long time to endure a flat or declining stock market. Can investors stomach a few more years of turmoil before the next bull market begins? They […]
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
