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Portland’s Old Town/Chinatown not the first inhabited by Chinese
The area of downtown Portland known as Chinatown/Old Town wasn’t the first place settled by Chinese immigrants in Portland. This weekend, I took a walking tour of Portland’s Chinatown with […]
HUD using LEED-ND for grant assessment, could help Portland
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s adoption of聽LEED for Neighborhood Development certification as a determining factor for its community planning grants could bode well for Portland. HUD announced […]
City of Portland relaunches city business website
The City of Portland has redesigned and relaunched a website that is supposed to help city businesses, Mayor Sam Adams announced today. The website is www.pdx4biz.com. The site looks like […]
Portland City Council approves Division Street plan
A plan to improve traveling conditions for autos, bikes and pedestrians along Southeast Division Street between Southeast 10th and 39th avenues got the nod from Portland City Council today.
Designation of urban, rural reserves taking shape across the state
On the heels of Metro’s vote approving urban reserves for Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties, some smaller communities around the state are making similar efforts to create long-term land use […]
Cash for Caulkers retrofits explained
The ‘Cash for Caulkers’ bill, which passed the U.S. House last month, would allow $5.7 billion in government rebates for home renovations that increase energy efficiency. The bill, H.R. 5019, […]
Green scholarship for teachers
What happens when you bring together 27 professionals and eight graduate students from around the world to meet in Oregon for five days to talk sustainability? It’s not The Real […]
Solar power for iPhones
As if iPhone and iPod owners needed another reason to brag about their tech-accessories, Apple has recently patented solar-powered iPhones and iPods. Extremely small, thin solar panels will be placed […]
Portland urban reserve designations set precedent for growth management in U.S.
Metro’s vote yesterday to approve urban reserves for Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties was more important than just defining what land could and could not be included in the urban […]
Construction apps for iPhone
Here is a list of some good construction apps for the iPhone. Measurements gUnit: A handy unit conversion tool. Includes length, area, volume, pressure, energy and more. Price: $0.99 My […]
Old MacDonald had a farm: E-I-G-H-T
So, you can build million-dollar projects, but can you spell? If not, your bid may be rejected.
A few things to bear in mind when becoming an Oregon landlord
I’ve recently started the oh-so-fun process of purchasing a house. Considering I just don’t make that much money, and my friends don’t either, I am going to lease out a […]
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
