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Tonkon Torp’s Hobson appointed to nonprofit’s board
LAW Tonkon Torp attorney Karen Hobson has been appointed to the board of directors for the Estate Planning Council of Portland. The nonprofit provides educational opportunities for estate planning professionals […]
Tonkon Torp’s Koch joins Oregon State Bar executive committees
LAW Tonkon Torp attorney Robert Koch has been appointed to the executive committees of the Oregon State Bar鈥檚 Appellate Practice and Constitutional Law sections. The Appellate Law section serves state […]
Oneil joins Columbia Credit Union
FINANCE Columbia Credit Union has hired James Oneil as a business outreach representative. He will focus on developing long-term business relationships throughout the area around Vancouver, Washington. He has 17 […]
Hendy joins Olson Engineering
ENGINEERING Olson Engineering Inc., a Vancouver, Washington-based firm that provides survey, land use planning, landscape architecture and civil engineering, has hired Allen Hendy as a senior civil engineer. He has […]
Graham joins Hart Crowser
ENGINEERING Hart Crowser has hired Della Graham as a geologist and resilience specialist in its Portland office. She has 12 years of experience managing projects involving environmental investigation and remediation, […]
Kevan joins Hart Crowser
ENGINEERING Hart Crowser has hired Luke Kevan as a geotechnical engineer in its Portland office. He has worked on projects involving deep building foundations, seismic hazards, retaining walls, and slope […]
Rosso elected Jordan Ramis shareholder
LAW Attorney Elizabeth Rosso has been elected a shareholder at Jordan Ramis PC. As a member of the firm鈥檚 environmental practice group, she focuses on environmental compliance, water quality, and […]
Russell elected Oregon Investment Council chairman
DEVELOPMENT John Russell, president of Russell Development Co., recently was elected chairman of the Oregon Investment Council. The group, according to its website, oversees the investment and allocation of all […]
McAlister promoted by Gerding Builders
CONSTRUCTION Gerding Builders has promoted Ryan McAlister to president. He has 23 years of construction industry experience, including 14 with the firm. McAlister will continue to be active in daily […]
JLL’s Turner promoted to managing director
REAL ESTATE JLL has promoted Eric Turner to managing director and lead of its Portland office. Since joining the firm in 2014, he has helped drive major strategy shifts in […]
Anderson promoted by Walsh Construction
CONSTRUCTION Walsh Construction has promoted Abby Anderson to assistant superintendent. Since joining the firm as an intern during the summers of 2014-16, she has worked on a Pacific University residence […]
Firestenberg joins Harder Mechanical Contractors
CONSTRUCTION Harder Mechanical Contractors has hired Todd Firestenberg as sheet metal division manager in its headquarters in Portland. He has more than 30 years of HVAC industry experience, and familiarity […]
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
