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Development Review Advisory Committee has vacancies
The Portland Bureau of Development Services is seeking applications from design professionals and major facilities landowners interested in filling two vacancies on the Development Review Advisory Committee.
Portland City Council will wait to vote on street fee
Portland City Council has delayed until November its vote on a controversial street fee after concerns were raised about how it would affect low-income residents and small businesses.
Audit: Room for improvement in how city handles some building permits
An audit released last week details a lack of consistency and documentation for how the city of Portland's Bureau of Development Services handles expired building permits.
Pearl group proposes R2DToo camp alternative
A group of neighbors, developers and business owners in the Pearl District says it has come up with a solution to the Right 2 Dream Too conflict.
Council moves Coliseum proposals forward
Portland City Council unanimously voted to move forward three proposals for the redevelopment of Memorial Coliseum to the request for proposals process.
Council approves PGE Park soccer deal
Portland City Council today approved agreements between the city and Peregrine Sports to renovate PGE Park and bring Major League Soccer to the venue.
Portland behind on historic building inventory
A report submitted by the Historic Landmarks Commission on the state of the city's preservation efforts says the city isn't working hard enough to inventory its historic structures.
PGE Park deal could be filed Thursday
A deal for Major League Soccer at PGE Park could be struck as soon as Thursday afternoon, according to Commissioner Amanda Fritz. Fritz met with Ken Rust, chief administrative officer […]
River Plan puts industry, environmentalists at odds
Portland’s plan to improve the waterfront on the northern, industrial stretch of the Willamette River has drawn mixed reviews, with harbor companies saying it could cramp commerce and environmentalists saying […]
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
