Under U 4 Men moving downtown Portland store
Under U 4 Men, the Portland boutique for men's undies, is moving its store on Southwest Broadway to a new location at 800 S.W. Washington St., at Park Avenue.
Photos: ‘Zany Maze’ under construction at Portland Children’s Museum
Zany Maze, a permanent outdoor exhibit currently under construction at Portland Children's Museum, is the first phase of the museum's $1.8 million Outdoor Adventure exhibit.
ACE Academy holding Holiday Open House
ACE Academy students will take a break from their busy schedule to show off some of their holiday-themed projects during a two-day open house at the school.
Construction waste management is a growing industry
A recent report focuses on how to improve construction site waste management.
Redevelopment under Burnside Bridge could take the skeeze out of Old Town
The area beneath the Burnside Bridge has been most strongly associated with Saturday Market. For years, the weekly craft market brought life and vitality to the sheltered area and turned what was normally an empty lot into one of Portland's most active mercantile areas.
Rise in Portland robotics attracts industry leader
Intellibot brings its corporate HQ to Portland, and the move is expected to provide jobs for electrical engineers.
What exactly is this Shemanski people want to occupy?
Occupy Portland made an attempt to re-occupy another park this past weekend. This time, it was in Shemanski Park, a name that led many Portlanders wondering: "Wait, what and where is Shemanski Park?"
Morrison Bridge opens pair of lanes in both directions
The Morrison Bridge, which was closed all summer, will open two lanes in each direction during December. Construction has been halted to allow for the lane openings, though it will resume during the first week of January.
Portland’s sordid history with vinyl windows
In today's paper, you can read my story about two new apartment projects on Northwest 23rd Avenue that will be using vinyl windows. Vinyl windows have a hard time getting approval from Portland's design commission because they are generally cheaper, lower-quality products (compared to alternatives like fiberglass and aluminum) that people think aren't attractive and don't hold up very well.
Firefighters team up with marketers for SMPS toy drive
Firefighters with Portland Fire & Rescue's Station 24 collected toys donated to the bureau's "Toy N Joy Makers" program during the SMPS toy drive and networking event at the Gotham Tavern in North Portland Thursday.
Prep work under way for TriMet substation solar panels
Crews are installing racking for solar panels at TriMet’s south terminus substation and signal-communications building near Portland State University. The array will include 253 solar panels, which TriMet expects to […]
Commercial Real Estate Women to hold awards luncheon
The Portland chapter of Commercial Real Estate Women will recognize its outstanding members during a luncheon event.
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 — 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







