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Mexico City protest targets gentrification, tourism
Unrest in Mexico City ramped up last week as residents protested rising rents, gentrification, and mass tourism in popular neighborhoods.
Spain takes on rental company, aims to protect housing rights
The nation's government has ordered Airbnb to delist close to 66,000 rentals it says are noncompliant to protect residents and promote responsible tourism.
Washington County looks to regulate short-term rentals
Washington County has launched an online open house as county officials move toward imposing licensing requirements on short-term rentals.
Portland drafts ordinance to crack down on short-term rentals
Portland's mayor is planning to introduce an ordinance that would force online short-term rental companies like Airbnb to take down unpermitted rentals.
Audit: 80 percent of Portland short-term rentals illegal (UPDATE)
Four out of five short-term rental properties in Portland are operating illegally and there is not much the city can do about them yet since it doesn't have complete information, according to a recent report by city officials.
Old Town building’s fresh look suits growing firm
A tenant improvement for Airbnb in the Blagen Block includes transformations of conference rooms into replicas of real spaces listed on the firm's website.
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
