Committee to discuss transit-oriented development, land-use planning
If you're interested in learning of future developments in the Portland-metro area's public transit system, you might want to check out the Transportation Policy Alternatives Committee meeting this Friday.
Opponents hope next month’s vote will stop Seattle tunnel project
Opponents of Seattle’s $2 billion highway tunnel project are hoping enough people vote ‘no’ on an Aug. 16 referendum that politicians will rethink the project. The entire project, which entails […]
Fanno Creek sewer still breaking, leaking sewage
Just when you thought the hot weather would mean a stop to rain-related sewage spills, Portland’s sewage found a way to creep up to the surface. Maybe the city is […]
Thank goodness, another Starbucks!
According to design review documents filed with the Bureau of Development Services, Starbucks is planning to put in a new location at Southwest Fourth Avenue and Morrison Street, in the historic S. H. Kress Building.
Turbines can go underwater, especially with government money
Using turbines to capture energy is not a new idea, but engineering the technology for such hydrokinetic energy has proven difficult.
BBQ on the green at NEBC’s annual golf tournament
The Northwest Environmental Business Council will hold its annual golf tournament on July 29 at Glendoveer Golf Course, 14015 N.E. Glisan St. in Portland.
Hackers make commenting on city council agenda a breeze
The city of Portland will show off its legislative agenda app next Friday at the Open Source Convention, an annual convention that celebrates and shows off all things open source.
What’s not to love about this giant baby-faced deer statue?
This makes me so sad. According to the O, Milwaukie residents are all up in arms about the public art proposed to go in at the final stop of the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Line.
Mother of all cranes going up at Intel site
Earlier this month, 200 semi-trailer trucks hauled in the various pieces of the Lampson Transi-Life LTL 2600, or to those not in the know, the largest land-based mobile crane in the world. Workers have since been putting the crane together, a process that takes about 28 days.
City wants Portlanders to be closer to food, own more chickens
The city of Portland released two reports to streamline zoning regulations for agricultural use of urban land.
Architects with too much time design Barbie’s dream house
In Portland, that time has been spent designing sand castles as part of Sand in the City or art projects with canned food as part of Canstruction. Now the AIA is offering architects another way to use their skills on a fun project: designing a dream home for Barbie.
Portland Streetcar turns 10, throws a tantrum
Get your party hats out, the Portland Streetcar turns 10 today! Make plans to attend its party Aug. 12 at Jamison Square in the Pearl. Unfortunately, like many 10 year olds, the streetcar is creating some headaches.
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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- 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







