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More demolition on tap at prominent property
Work planned near Willamette Falls will bring down four buildings and open the former industrial site to views from downtown Oregon City for the first time in decades.
New concepts for Willamette Falls unveiled
An architectural study of land near Willamette Falls found potential for mixed-use commercial development along with cultural gathering places and ecological restoration.
Grand Ronde tribe completes Blue Heron site purchase
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde last week purchased the former Blue Heron Paper Co. mill site in Oregon City.
Tribal group considering property purchase
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde has reached a preliminary agreement to purchase the former Blue Heron Paper Co. mill site in Oregon City.
Willamette Falls construction permit sought
A coalition of government agencies led by Metro on Monday applied for a construction permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the first stage of the Willamette Falls Legacy Project.
Willamette Falls master plan on track; dispute ongoing
Metro is moving toward approving a master plan for the Willamette Falls Riverwalk, even as the agency and its partners remain at an impasse with the landowner who controls the site.
Developer stalls Willamette Falls project
Government agencies backing the Willamette Falls Legacy Project are pressuring property owner George Heidgerken to allow the Riverwalk portion to go forward.
UPDATED: 415-acre coastal industrial site sells
International Paper has reached an agreement to sell a 415-acre former mill site on the southern Oregon Coast.
Design team sought for riverwalk project
Metro is seeking a team to complete schematic design for a planned public path through the former Blue Heron Paper Co. site in Oregon City.
Willamette Falls riverwalk consultant sought
Oregon City officials are seeking a consultant to research the cultural history of the former Blue Heron Paper Co. site and compile a report that will assist the team designing a public path through the property.
Architecture students offer ideas for tired property
University of Oregon architecture students are creating 'fantasy projects' for the ex-Blue Heron site.
Tall falls inspire big ideas
A developer preparing to revitalize an ex-mill site wants to see kayaking become an attraction nearby.
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- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
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- 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
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- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
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- 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
