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ODOT eyeing state money for projects
With Oregon鈥檚 2015 legislative session set to begin next week, Portland-area lawmakers and transportation officials鈥� eyes are watching Salem to see how funding for local and statewide transportation projects pans out.
State defends push for Aurora control tower
Oregon officials say they're pushing a project to build a control tower at Aurora State Airport over concerns of safety, not revenue.
$101M in ConnectOregon grants awarded
The Oregon Transportation Commission has awarded $101.7 million in lottery-backed state bonds toward 98 transportation projects across the state as part of the ConnectOregon III grant program.
Lake Oswego Streetcar needs $1.3M for planning
After losing out on a federal funding opportunity, TriMet, Metro and other project partners are looking for $1.3 million to complete a final environmental statement for the Lake Oswego to Portland Streetcar Project.
Connect Oregon III shortlist submitted
A shortlist of projects receiving Connect Oregon III grants for transportation projects is on its way to the Oregon Transportation Commission for approval.
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
