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Jill Weir joins Human Solutions
NONPROFIT Jill Weir recently joined Human Solutions as director of programs. She oversees five programs that assist low-income and homeless families: Employment and Economic Development, Emergency Shelter, Energy, Social Services […]
Ransom Blackman’s Kendra Matthews elected to board
LAW Kendra Matthews, a partner at Ransom Blackman, recently was elected president of Oregon Women Lawyers for 2014-15. She previously served was OWLS as its vice president, secretary and historian. […]
Ball Janik鈥檚 Laura Craska Cooper re-elected to board
LAW Laura Craska Cooper, managing partner of Ball Janik’s Bend office, recently was re-elected treasurer of Oregon Women Lawyers for 2014-15. She has actively served on the OWLS board since […]
Heery International names Dennis Lawler regional manager
DESIGN-BUILD Heery International recently named Dennis Lawler its Northwest regional manager. He works with staff in the region (13 western states, minus California) to serve clients in markets including education, […]
HDR adds Bao Le
DESIGN-BUILD HDR recently added Bao Le as a project manager and senior fisheries biologist to serve its hydropower practice; he is based in the firm’s Portland office. He has more […]
Elemental Technologies names John Ewert CFO
BUSINESS Elemental Technologies recently named John Ewert its chief financial officer. He has nearly 20 years of experience handling financial management and business partnerships. He will be responsible for the […]
Bodyfelt Mount’s Deanna Wray joins alliance
LAW Deanna Wray, managing partner of Portland law firm Bodyfelt Mount LLP, recently became a member of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. Her law practice concentrates on the defense […]
Columbia Credit Union promotes Darcie Williams
FINANCE Columbia Credit Union recently promoted Darcie Williams to assistant vice president/branch manager of its Washougal branch. She is responsible for ensuring the branch’s overall success, meeting goals for production, […]
Harper Houf Peterson Righellis promotes Bruce Haunreiter
ENGINEERING Harper Houf Peterson Righellis recently promoted Bruce Haunreiter to associate principal and civil engineering manager. He has more than 20 years of civil engineering experience, including 15 with the […]
Colliers International names Mark Porter research analyst
REAL ESTATE Colliers International recently named Mark Porter a research analyst in its Portland office. In this new role, he will produce quarterly market reports as well as industry and […]
Harper Houf Peterson Righellis promotes Ben Austin
ENGINEERING Harper Houf Peterson Righellis recently promoted Ben Austin to associate principal and Portland assistant office manager. He joined the firm as a summer intern in the 1990s and has […]
Holst Architecture promotes Cory Hawbecker
ARCHITECTURE Holst Architecture聽promoted Cory Hawbecker to associate. He solves complex, technical problems, and explains to consultants and clients the firm’s sophisticated design strategies. He also advocates for sustainable building practices […]
News
- Portland’s Centennial Mills on the verge of demolition
- $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
Commentary
- Expecting a big bang but witnessing only a whimper | Opinion
- 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
