VanSpeybroeck joins Sussman Shank
David VanSpeybroeck recently joined Sussman Shank as a partner in its litigation practice group. He brings more than 22 years of experience and will continue to focus his practice on complex […]
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt names shareholders
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt announced recently that Catherine Brinkman, David Kopilak and Greg Mallory were named shareholders. All three attorneys are in the law firm’s Portland office. Brinkman focuses her […]
3 join Century West Engineering staff
Century West Engineering Inc. recently added Tom Headley, Jim Lord and Eric Haag to its staff in Bend. Headley is a registered engineer-in-training with three years experience in engineering design, […]
Wolfe promoted to director at ESA
Environmental Science Associates, an environmental consulting firm, announced recently that Marjorie Wolfe was promoted to director of the Portland office. It is well known for its environmental assessments, technical analyses […]
10 attorneys recognized at Ball Janik
This month, 10 attorneys at regional law firm Ball Janik were recognized by Chambers USA in its 2011 directory. They are: Richard Allan, environment and real estate; Steven Hultberg, real […]
Jordan, Witt in leadership positions at ALA
As a result of annual leadership transitions for the Association of Legal Administrators’ board of directors, Kara Jordan of Portland will continue to serve as at-large director and Dawna Mason […]
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt recognized by Legal 500
Regional law firm Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt recently was recognized by Legal 500, an independent legal referral guide. For the 2011 guide, the firm received a tier-three ranking within the […]
Urstadt voted managing partner of Stuntzner Engineering & Forestry
Eric Urstadt recently was voted in unanimously as the new managing partner of Stuntzner Engineering & Forestry LLC. After 43 years at the helm, founder Ron Stuntzner is stepping back […]
Bluestone & Hockley promotes Higgins
Bluestone & Hockley Real Estate Services recently promoted Bryce Higgins to maintenance manager. He previously was assistant maintenance manager. Higgins has more than 23 years of experience in building maintenance […]
Ferguson elected president of Salmon Creek Business Group
Tamara Ferguson, a First Independent branch manager, was elected president of the Salmon Creek Business Group for 2011-2012. The group consists of representatives of more than 100 area businesses who […]
Cash awarded by Professional Engineers of Oregon
Matt Cash, founder of Fluent Engineering, a Salem-based firm, last month received the President’s Award from the Professional Engineers of Oregon. Cash, a senior electrical engineer and project manager, is […]
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt attorneys recognized
This month, 16 attorneys at regional law firm Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt were recognized by Chambers USA in its 2011 directory. They are: David Axelrod, intellectual property and commercial litigation; […]
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
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