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Going for the entrepreneurial gold
With an Olympic attitude and positive mental state, entrepreneurs have the power, just like athletes, to grit their teeth and take control.
Lessons learned from 20th century urban planning
City planning was an ancient art form, but its evolution has reflected the social, economic and environmental changes of the time. After floundering a bit during the mid-1900s, it is now a valued profession again.
University of Oregon opens social media ‘Quack Cave’
The University of Oregon has a new marketing strategy. It’s a new social media center, appropriately titled the Quack Cave, which will allow the university’s athletic department to interact and […]
Historic Cottage Grove barn put up for sale on Craigslist
A historic barn in Cottage Grove can be yours for $35,000. The barn, called Dr. Pierce's Barn by the Historic Preservation League of Oregon, is on the National Register of Historic Places, but it's in poor condition and is planned to be demolished.
Is there illegal wood in your guitar?
Nashville-based Gibson Guitar is settling a lawsuit with the U.S. government over use of illegal timber from Africa and Asia.
When does inspiration violate copyright?
This ethical dilemma of inspiration versus borrowing is especially compelling to me as a young design professional.
The problem with gauging crime on MAX
Over the past couple of months, I鈥檝e noticed more and more publications trying to take on the topic of whether MAX trains generate crime. And every time I read a piece on the issue, I say the same thing: Man, this is a tough one.
City planning’s evolution from inefficient to sprawl
As cities have developed through the millennia, they have have dynamically lead the way in human technological development. But they have also been unhealthy, inefficient and often just plain ugly.
Can Oregon ride the sustainable/renewable energy data center wave?
Fresh from late July鈥檚 Data Center Investment Conference in Washington, DC, CH2M HILL VP & Global Director of Sustainable Solutions Jeff Cross is seeing how global changes in the booming data center marketplace 鈥� including green energy and clean energy initiatives 鈥� are poised to play to Oregon鈥檚 favor.
Mayor of Cascade Locks responds to protest against water bottling facility
A protest is planned Wednesday against a proposed water bottling facility in Cascade Locks, which several conservancy groups are fighting. In advance of this, the mayor of the city, Lance […]
Sustainability could be our moon landing
President Obama鈥檚 visit to Portland last week got me thinking about our country, our economy, and our progress in the fields of environmental sciences and sustainability.
Check out Portland’s new bike mural
Portland is known as the most bicycle friendly city in the United States, officially so if you trust Bicycling magazine. Testament to this is Portland's latest mural in downtown.
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
