Jun 18, 2025
Columbia County – John Gumm Building Adaptive Reuse
After 20+ years vacant, the historic John Gumm Building in St. Helens is reborn as a modern community hub after a 16-month, preservation-focused renovation.
Jun 16, 2025
Broadleaf Arbor
Broadleaf Arbor brings 239 affordable homes to Columbia County, uniting seniors and families in Oregon's first intergenerational housing community.
Jan 2, 2019
LUBA overturns latest bid to rezone agricultural land
Plans to build a fracked-gas-to-methanol refinery in St. Helens have taken a hit: the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals upheld an appeal of a decision to rezone 837 acres for industrial use.
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 — 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









