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OP-ED: Pipeline stocks come with low amount of risk
Dear Mr. Berko: My adviser wants me to sell Kinder Morgan, Buckeye Partners and Enterprise Products Partners, which I bought in 2008, because he thinks the pipeline stocks have […]
OP-ED: Transit agency increasing capacity safely
As large capital projects start, the preparation for the safety of workers constructing the job is paramount.聽Preparing a safety program that meets the project and code requirements, and functions […]
OP-ED: The best way to invest for the long term
Dear Mr. Berko: I’m a 36-year-old professional who makes a fine living. I’ve paid off all personal debts, and I’m now ready to invest for the next 30 years. […]
OP-ED: Finding meaning in LUBA鈥檚 review of cities鈥� interpretations
Land use regulation is primarily accomplished through the application of local government-adopted plans and regulations. Oftentimes, application of these local standards requires interpretation 鈥� for example, identifying the location […]
OP-ED: Why a company vision is essential for success
I love running. Just talking about it sends me into a state of euphoria. I spend more time than I care to admit researching and building training regimens, and […]
OP-ED: A fine tool for succession planning
According to a 2010 study by Boston College’s Center for Retirement Research, baby boomer business owners will be involved in what is predicted to be the largest collective transfer […]
OP-ED: Oil partnership opportunity may not be a gusher
Dear Mr. Berko: What can you tell me about Oil Boom USA? My brother is very excited about this oil partnership opportunity. He heard of it on Sirius XM […]
OP-ED: Workplace battle lines being challenged
There are probably a few things that employers can feel fairly confident about when it comes to managing the workplace. They can set working hours, hold employees to certain […]
OP-ED: Money to be made in communications, technology
Dear readers: This is an email to my 18-year-old grandson’s question about AT&T, four technology stocks and 3-D printers. 聽 Dear Joshua: In April of last year, I recommended […]
OP-ED: It鈥檚 time to invest in surface street maintenance
Three years ago the Oregon section of the American Society of Civil Engineers created an independent assessment of the state’s infrastructure. In that report, currently still available online, urban […]
OP-ED: Swiss drug company poised to flex its muscles
Dear Mr. Berko: What do you think of Google’s driverless car? Would you recommend Google’s stock based upon its expected success? I’ve read that the car will be commercially […]
OP-ED: Be careful when looking for 鈥榤ore oomph鈥� in 401(k)
Dear Mr. Berko: My wife and I are 74 and 72 and retired with an unmanaged 401(k) worth $380,000. We are thinking of moving our 401(k), which is currently […]
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
