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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 […]
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 91视频 on December 22, 2009.
Senate considers $80B stimulus
The Senate is considering an $80 billion job-stimulus聽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 […]
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
- 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
