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Portland approves bond sale for new light-rail line
The Portland City Council is set to vote on Wednesday to authorize the sale of $45 million in bonds, which will help fund its share of the $1.4 billion Portland-to-Milwaukie light-rail project.
Oregon school projects could lift contractors
2011 could be the year for school projects. There are 15 construction bond measures being proposed for high schools across the state, and some past bonds are finally leading to projects.
Portland school construction bond makes ballot
The Portland Public Schools Board on Monday night voted unanimously to put the bond measure on the May 2011 ballot. The funds, which will come from property taxes, will pay for structural, safety, security and accessibility improvements at 75 schools throughout the district between 2011 and 2017.
School bond would create jobs, but at a high cost
A proposed $548 million bond for Portland Public Schools could create construction contract work in the district, but the bond could face opposition from homeowners, who on average would pay an extra $340 per year if it passed.
Why did TriMet’s bond measure fail?
TriMet’s bond measure 26-119 failed on Tuesday with 53 percent of respondents voting ‘no.’ That’s with 82 percent of the votes counted. The $125 million general obligation bond, according to […]
Why did TriMet’s bond measure fail?
TriMet’s bond measure 26-119 failed on Tuesday with 53 percent of respondents voting ‘no.’ That’s with 82 percent of the votes counted. The $125 million general obligation bond, according to […]
Intel ready to snatch up Vestas’ scraps
Vestas Americas has passed on a chance to use a tax-free $31 million bond to update a former Meier & Frank warehouse and turn it into the company鈥檚 new headquarters. Instead, the money will funnel back to the state and likely be used, along with $69 million more in bonds, to help fund Intel鈥檚 new project in Hillsboro.
Portland area property tax hikes unlikely to pass
The city of Portland, Multnomah County and TriMet hope their ballot measures to increase property taxes will pass this year, but political experts say such measures are even less likely to pass this time around than in the past.
Schools, architects counting on bond measures
If passed this November, bond measures across Oregon would put $150 million toward school renovations, a needed boost for local builders and designers who are struggling to find work.
Money talks for ballot Measure 72
If Measure 72 were to pass, the Oregon constitution would be amended to allow the state to use general obligation bonds to finance projects, which the state estimates could save $38 million over the lives of bonds issued last year.
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
