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Homeless center being built at Satyricon’s former spot in Old Town
The seven-story Macdonald Center building, located on the site of the former West Hotel and Satyricon club in Portland's Old Town, is being built by Howard S. Wright from designs by LRS Architects.
Portland restores another soon-to-be-famous sign
The Butte Hotel has sat at the corner of NW 5th and Davis since 1912, making it as old as the larger, higher-end hotels in town (for comparison: the Benson was also built in 1912, the Heathman in 1927, and the Governor in 1909.)
TriMet’s solar panel project gets under way
TriMet starts today (Nov. 29) on installing 253 solar modules that will reap $3,680 in annual energy savings.
Defining ‘historic,’ the Portland way
The Portland Building is technically “historic” now. Last week the National Parks Service released a document formally announcing that the 29-year-old structure is worthy of historic preservation. Now, I happen […]
Oregon State University engineering students win at 20th Traffic Bowl
The Oregon chapter of the Institute of Traffic Engineers hosts an annual competition and networking event for students from several regional schools. On Nov. 20, Oregon State University placed first […]
Photo: Sparks fly as crews replace water mains under Naito Parkway
The city of Portland is relocating and replacing its aging water mains as part of the Westside Header project.
Rose Quarter development on track, regardless of NBA lockout
Lockout or not, the Rose Quarter is keeping busy
Forecast calls for another partly insane Black Friday
This Friday is that most hallowed of American economic holidays 鈥� Black Friday, so named because of retailers that supposedly move from being in the red to being in the black, for the year, on the day after Thanksgiving.
7 things you may not know about the 鈥榮tructurally deficient’ Steel Bridge
The Steel Bridge was awash with protesters today, attempting to (among other things) raise awareness of its "structurally deficient" status. The bridge is old, but before we consign it to the dustbin of history, let's take a few moments to reflect on why the Steel Bridge is one of the neatest bridges in Bridgetown.
驴C贸mo se dice ‘LEED?’ First bilingual LEED course given tomorrow
Green Building Services and Amex Inc. are presenting a course Nov. 16, given in Spanish and English, covering Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design exam training. The course will be hosted by Besthq, a small business incubator, at its offices in Beaverton. It's sponsored by Skanska.
Portland architecture exhibit planned through the holidays
Portland may not be known for snow during its winter months, but the local creative spirit prevails through the cold. This year, the Architectural Heritage Center is hosting an exhibit dedicated to holiday cheer for Portlanders with a mind for architecture.
Sad-looking Galleria building was once Portland’s lifeblood 鈥� and could be again
Nothing says "Christmas" like projections as to how retail is going to do. This year, things actually look fairly non-terrible, as consumers are expected to spend about 3 percent more than last year. But local malls are not that optimistic. They have a huge, somewhat-empty reminder of what happens to failed malls: the Galleria.
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 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
