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Obamacare forces portfolio liquidation
Dear Mr. Berko: Our daughter just lost her $26,000-a-year job because she wouldn’t cover her tattoos. Now our son-in-law, who works for the school system in Lafayette, Ind., has had […]
Buffalo Wild Wing shares continue to soar
Dear Mr. Berko: I bought 75 shares of Buffalo Wild Wings late last year at $81 after spending $103 on wings and beer at one of its restaurants on a […]
Cooked government numbers make TIPS a rip-off
Any recommendation of Treasury inflation-protected securities as an investment, or TIPS, misses the mark by a wide margin.
Legislature modifies Oregon land use program
While much of the attention on land use legislation in the 2013 Legislature focused upon wineries, employment lands in Hillsboro and budgets, significant changes also were made to the […]
Engineers should be more visible publicly
Unlike kids of old at the dinner table, engineers should be heard as well as seen. When there are opportunities to be heard, engineers should be there. The Port of […]
Five ways to get sued for pregnancy discrimination
A recent decision from the Oregon Court of Appeals highlighted some of the best ways to get sued for pregnancy discrimination. The July 2013 decision in Kemp v. MasterBrand […]
Helping new hires become high performers
Historically, the first 90 days has been when employers “test out” the new hire. It’s even been called the “probationary period.” This mind-set generally does little to set up […]
U.S. Supreme Court expands its take on Takings Clause
In a 5-4 decision last month, the United States Supreme Court ruled that a local government must make “rough proportionality” findings whether it approves or denies a development in […]
For sale: two extra vacation weeks
Employers are at their best when they are trying to stay one step ahead of the competition, seeking new and creative ways to get the job done as well […]
Contributions to community can make valuable impacts
Every so often an engineer or someone in our industry comes forward with something that’s completely unexpected. And that’s the case with Dr. Richard E. Klein, who is an […]
Court decision paves way for greater federal involvement in land use
On May 20, the United States Supreme Court handed down a decision affirming a sweeping declaratory ruling by the Federal Communications Commission that established a “shot clock” (or time […]
Does it smell like a lawsuit?
Most business owners, managers and human resources professionals know that it stinks to get sued by an employee. But in some cases, it’s the actual “stink” itself that leads […]
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
