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A tribute to a submerged waterfall
Renowned designer Maya Lin recently spoke in Portland about her work for an Eastern Oregon project.
Children’s book about bridges will be released soon
About 1,500 copies of 鈥淭he Big and Awesome Bridges of Portland and Vancouver 鈥� a Book for Young Readers and Their Teachers鈥� will be available for sale to the general public.
Governors choose deck truss design for I-5 bridge
The new $340 million Interstate-5 bridge that will cross the Columbia River will have a deck truss design, Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber and Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire jointly announced.
Report issued on Bradford Island contamination
The Army Corps of Engineers has finished its draft report after investigating contamination on Bradford Island near the Bonneville Dam.
Dam projects leave massive amount of scrap steel
Contractors and metal recyclers will process 5 million pounds of scrap steel that are leftovers from a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project to replace lock gates on three Oregon dams.
Group appealing Washington coal export facility
A coalition of conservation and clean energy groups today will appeal a permit to construct a coal export facility near Longview, Wash.
Oregon dams get $50M plus in upgrades
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is replacing navigation locks at three dams because they are againg and showing rapidly increasing signs of stress, which could lead to catastrophic failure.
Glenn Jackson Bridge construction plans changed
Officials at the Oregon Department of Transportation announced earlier today that they are changing the construction schedule for the Glenn Jackson Bridge. The bridge spans over the Columbia River, connecting Oregon to Washington on Interstate 205.
Army Corps plans to fix Columbia River jetties
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wants to repair jetties at the mouth of the Columbia River. The corps held a meeting last night in Astoria to discuss the repairs.
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
