Marion County issues proposal results for Courthouse Square
Marion County has issued results for the Request for Proposals for Courthouse Square Design Services. The County received four responses for the RFP. Proposals were received from DLR Group - Seattle, Pivot Architecture - Eugene, SERA Architecture - Portland, and Western Architectural - Portland.
Rainy days and special session Mondays
Pro and con groups were still sharing their opinions about the passage of tax-increase measures 66 and 67 when Oregon’s next hackle-raising money matter poked its head above the horizon […]
The other Jumptown
While browsing the proposals at Tuesday night’s Memorial Coliseum presentations, I ran across one for a “Jumptown Plaza Concept.” I introduced myself to the guy standing in front of the […]
FTA yanks project’s stimulus money
The Federal Transit Administration spent the better part of last year doling out money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to projects around the country. Now, one of those […]
Clean water services cancels traffic control services bid
The Clean Water Services District has issued a notice of cancellation for the Invitation to Bid for Traffic Control Services that was advertised in the 91ÊÓÆµ on December 22, 2009.
Senate considers $80B stimulus
The Senate is considering an $80 billion job-stimulus bill in the days before President Obama’s State of the Union address, in which he is expected to talk about jobs. This comes […]
Tracking Oregon’s stimulus tracker
UPDATE 3:26 p.m., 1/26/2010: Oregon’s done a better than average job in improving the information it provides on its Web site for tracking federal stimulus projects, according to nonprofit Good […]
City of Silverton cancels request for proposals for downtown lighting plan
The City of Silverton has issued a cancellation notice for the RFP: Downtown Lighting Plan...
Coliseum presentation – Get your tickets!
I printed my ticket nearly two weeks ago for the Rose Quarter Development Project’s Memorial Coliseum Reuse Presentation.  The event will examine finalists’ concepts for what will become of Memorial Coliseum […]
Portland’s Green-Wyatt gets some attention
The Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building in Portland has been getting a lot of attention lately. Notably, The Washginton Post wrote about it Saturday, and TreeHugger featured it Monday. The building will feature one […]
Helping hands for Haiti
What's your company doing to help victims of last week's earthquake? Whether it's donations or relief efforts, share your news with 91ÊÓÆµ readers.
Top Secret: Culvert project
Shh! If you end up bidding on the Water Bureau's Walker Creek Culvert Project, you better keep the information to yourself. The project, which will construct a fish friendly culvert from Walker Creek to allow migration in and out of Bull Run Reservoir, requires all bidders to fill out a confidentially form.
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







