Foreclosure filings increase in January
After five months of decline, the number of foreclosures filed in 20 Oregon counties – including Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Lane and Marion – increased slightly in January from December.
Walsh adds Leslie Louis
CONSTRUCTION Walsh Construction recently added Leslie Louis to its project manager group. She joined the company in 1999 as an administrative assistant after graduating from the University of Oregon. SENDING?91ÊÓÆµ?PEOPLE?ITEMS: […]
Walsh promotes Aaron Elliott
CONSTRUCTION Walsh Construction recently added Aaron Elliott to its project manager group. He joined the company in 2005 as an assistant superintendent after graduating from the University of Oregon. SENDING?91ÊÓÆµ?PEOPLE?ITEMS: […]
Walsh promotes Brandi Bernhardt
CONSTRUCTION Walsh Construction recently added Brandi Bernhardt to its project manager group. She joined the company in 2004 as an assistant superintendent after graduating from Oregon State University. SENDING?91ÊÓÆµ?PEOPLE?ITEMS: Please […]
Walsh promotes Ben Bechdolt
CONSTRUCTION Walsh Construction recently promoted Ben Bechdolt to superintendent. He joined the company in 2006 as an assistant superintendent after graduating from Oregon State University. SENDING?91ÊÓÆµ?PEOPLE?ITEMS: Please send your announcements […]
Walsh promotes Bennett Barnwell
CONSTRUCTION Walsh Construction recently promoted Bennett Barnwell to superintendent. He joined the company in 2006 as an assistant superintendent after graduating from Colby College. SENDING?91ÊÓÆµ?PEOPLE?ITEMS: Please send your announcements to […]
City commissioners reject Park Avenue West appeal
Attempts to halt Park Avenue West were denied Wednesday by Portland City Council after commissioners agreed unanimously that an affordable housing component could not be required for the project.
Contractor building new Cabela’s store
Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty company, will build a 100,000-square-foot Cabela's retail store in Tualatin.
Judge hears arguments regarding headquarters hotel financing plan
Attorneys for both Multnomah County and opponents of a plan to use public money to partially finance a $197.5 million hotel near the Oregon Convention Center made their case Monday for whether the financing plan should go before voters.
Woodburn contractor fined seventh time by Oregon OSHA
For the seventh time in the past year, the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division has cited a Woodburn-based contractor for not protecting its employees against falls.
Timbers’ stadium gains new name: Providence Park
Jeld-Wen Field has become Providence Park. The Portland Timbers and Providence Health & Services on Monday agreed to a multiyear deal for naming rights.
Snow and ice threaten builders’ safety
Construction crews are at a heightened level of safety this week as they return to work after last week's storm.
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
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- 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 — 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














