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JumpTown’s not-so-green reality
I went to a breakfast meeting this morning where J.E. Issac was talking about the JumpTown proposal that would turn Memorial Coliseum and the surrounding area (including the Rose Garden, […]
Molalla’s comp plan almost good to go
The city of Molalla apparently is close to finalizing a comprehensive plan. The city’s planner presented what everyone thinks will be the final version, including new development codes, at Wednesday’s […]
Kudos to Ladd’s Addition
The American Planning Association has designated Portland's Ladd's Addition neighborhood as one of its 10 Great American Neighborhoods for 2009.
Location changed for mandatory pre-bid meeting
The Salem-Keizer School District has issued an addendum to change the location of the mandatory pre-bid meeting for Houck Middle School HVAC Repair, Renovation, and Flooring Replacement project.
Bid Changes for OSU Federal Newport Branch Project
OSU Federal has elected to extend the bidding process for the OSU Federal Newport Branch project by three weeks in order to consider adding firms to the Selected List of Bidders.
Poyourow to leave Bicycle Transportation Alliance
Michelle Poyourow, the advocacy manager for the Bicycle Transportation Alliance, has announced that she will resign from the organization in mid-February.
Acronym FAIL
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development‘s mission is to get more people into homeownership and affordable housing. Tomorrow, the department will roll out a shack. Actually, a SHAC. […]
All signs point to Main Street
Maybe the third time really is a charm. In the space of 15 minutes this morning, I came across the phrase “Main Street” in three different places. I found the […]
Light at the end of Teufel’s Chapter 11 tunnel
It looks like Larry Teufel is making good on his pledge that the nursery and landscaping company he runs will survive the stretch of bad luck it ran into last […]
The rest of the stimulus story
Sometimes there’s the story that everyone sees. And then there’s the rest of the story. Case in point: A local television station ran a piece about how the city of […]
One more time around…
The Klamath Tribes of Klamath Falls, Oregon have decided to put the 2009 Water System Well out for re-bid again. The project was first advertised in November of 2009, and the Tribes did not receive any bids.
A watershed moment
Portland’s got a thing for water, and I’m not just talking about rain. Look at the Big Pipe project. Or the kayakers that paddle the local rivers. Or the effort […]
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
