Free Newsletter
Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail opposition takes to the courts
Clackamas County voters may see a ballot measure to refuse $25 million in light rail funding next May.
Voters want say in Clackamas County urban renewal, but disagree who should vote
The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners on Thursday approved placing on the November ballot a measure that, if approved, would prevent creation of an urban renewal area without majority approval of voters who live within the proposed area. The measure will share the ballot with a citizen-led measure that would require major urban renewal decisions to be approved by a majority of voters countyw[...]
Grant, feed-in tariff spur Clackamas County solar project
The Development Services Building in Oregon City earned a Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design gold rating several years ago, but last week it got even greener.
Measure for voter approval of urban renewal makes Clackamas County ballot
A ballot measure proposed by a group of citizens that would make substantial changes to how urban renewal is used in Clackamas County has officially made the ballot.
Urban renewal triggers Clackamas County duel
While a citizens group is only days away from submitting signatures for a ballot measure that, if approved by voters, would require major urban renewal decisions in Clackamas County to go before voters, county officials are looking to craft a competing measure.
Clackamas County looks to purchase lot from local Elks chapter
Clackamas County announced Tuesday that officials are in negotiations with the local chapter of the social club the Elks to purchase its McLoughlin Boulevard lodge, which is for sale.
Clackamas County residents won’t renege on light rail contribution (though they’d like to)
At its business meeting yesterday, the Board of Commissioners rejected the vote. Not exactly surprising: when I spoke to them a couple weeks ago, county staff seemed pretty confused that the commissioners would even schedule a meeting to talk about taking a county-wide vote, since they had already signed an Intergovernmental Agreement with TriMet and it was pretty much too late to go back.
Clackamas County residents try to stop Portland-Milwaukie light rail
Clackamas County is facing opposition to its plan to create an urban renewal area that would help fund its $25 million contribution to the Portland-Milwaukie Light-Rail project.
Historic bridge in Clackamas County up for grabs
Clackamas County is offering one of its bridges to anyone who wants it, provided the person can pay to pick it up and move it onto his or her property.
Lake Oswego streetcar plan to go before Clackamas County board
The Clackamas County board of commissioners will be the next group to select a locally preferred alternative for the Portland to Lake Oswego Oregon Route 43 corridor.
Clackamas County voters reject Sellwood Bridge fee
Voters in Clackamas County rejected a $5 annual vehicle registration fee, which would have covered that county鈥檚 $22 million contribution to the Sellwood Bridge project.
Clackamas County rejects Molalla鈥檚 urban reserve proposal
The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners last week denied a proposal from Molalla for a 2,290-acre urban reserve based on a population projection the commission called overly aggressive. City officials say the ruling not only dashes a $250,000 planning effort, but also hampers their ability to form a new comprehensive plan.
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
