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Green efforts can be tough for churches
Interest in renewable energy and green retrofits is rising in Oregon鈥檚 religious community. Some congregations have struggled to navigate complicated processes, but others are finding ways to achieve sustainable projects.
Mt. Angel church steeple removed, repaired
Schommer & Sons performed a complete restoration of St. Mary鈥檚 Cathedral in Portland in 1996 and several other churches since, but work on the Mt. Angel church is unique because the steeple had to be removed.
Portland Korean Church building for sale
The Portland Korean Church, at 933 S.W. Clay Street, has been home to the religious organization since 1994. The church is moving to new facilities in Beaverton, where most of its congregation lives. The asking price for the downtown building is $849,000.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
