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Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
The application period is now open for Oregon鈥檚 Regional Infrastructure Fund, a $10 million grant pool that is intended to go toward small community and tribal projects.
Dallas planning renovations for city hall, police department
A new fee structure will allow the city to pay for transformation of the ex-Polk County Itemizer-Observer building into a city hall, allowing the police department to move into the current city hall.
Grants awarded for seismic improvements in Oregon
Business Oregon, the state鈥檚 economic development agency, recently announced grant awards totaling $74.4 million for projects to seismically upgrade 35 public structures.
Raleigh Lewis
Raleigh Lewis, who passed away earlier this year, spent over 30 years helping grow Oregon minority-owned and small businesses.
State legislation would fast-track contractor licensing process
A proposed bill that would waive an array of contracting licensing fees for construction professionals looking to start their own businesses appears to be on the fast track to passage by the Oregon Legislature.
Port of Coos Bay looking into marine terminal
The Port of Coos Bay is preparing to study the feasibility of building a marine terminal served by rail at the bay鈥檚 North Spit.
Group names Salem bridge its Project of the Year
The American Public Works Association鈥檚 Oregon chapter named the Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge its 2017 Project of the Year for projects in the $5 million to $25 million range.
Scappoose site targeted for $7.5 million innovation center
Portland Community College plans to build a 20,000-square-foot training center in Scappoose as part of a new venture: the Oregon Manufacturing Innovation Center.
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
