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OP-ED: Employee engagement is the new black
Business management principles have their trends. It may be a new take on leadership, how to manage your time, build collaborative teams or be more innovative. People tell us […]
OP-ED: Sale of New York Times might not help it
Dear Mr. Berko: I used to own New York Times stock back in the early 1980s when it traded in the $80 price range. I bought 500 shares last […]
OP-ED: Who has authority over that traffic signal?
Large retail developments demand signalized access because it provides full turning movements into and out of the site. Land use approvals often require construction of signalized intersections for such […]
OP-ED: Cheerleaders have wage claims, yes they do
Earlier this year, a former “Raiderette” 鈥� the official name of an Oakland Raiders cheerleader 鈥� filed a lawsuit against the NFL team, alleging wage and hour violations. Several […]
OP-ED: High-frequency trading is 鈥榓 man-made cancer鈥�
Dear Mr. Berko: I am 86 years old and have been investing in the stock market since finishing graduate school in 1952 and taking my first job at Zenith, […]
OP-ED: A tale of two connected districts
A couple of eventful months have passed since I previously chronicled the rise of the new transit bridge over the Willamette River, and the changing nature of the neighborhoods […]
OP-ED: Beware of commission-driven advice
Dear Mr. Berko: I’m 81 years old, and my wonderful wife of 58 years is 79. We have a solid portfolio of eight utility stocks, seven preferred stocks, three […]
OP-ED: Consider taking on a little risk for the long haul
Dear Mr. Berko: I’m 43 years old. My wife is 47. Both of us work at low-paying jobs. Together we make about $63,000 a year and take home $53,000. […]
OP-ED: Lien rights of architects and engineers
Construction liens protect people who improve real property from the risk of nonpayment. The lien is a kind of security interest in the property improved. If other remedies fail, […]
OP-ED: 鈥楪rand Bargain鈥� is a seductive solution
The train of events from the release of the Oregon Court of Appeals decision in the Metro urban and rural reserves case to the resolution of that case in the […]
OP-ED: The trouble with single-family rentals
Dear Mr. Berko: What do you think of American Homes 4 Rent? I bought 300 shares at $17 in January. G.P. Cleveland 聽 Dear G.P.: The raw power of […]
OP-ED: Evolution of construction safety in the city
Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is a complex public utility that protects public health, water quality and the environment by managing multiple sewer, stormwater and stream restoration projects […]
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
