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OXARC Inc. opens supply shop in Gresham
Longtime contractor supplier OXARC Inc. has a new industrial gases fill plant and retail shop in Gresham 鈥� its first west of the Cascade Mountains.
State audit finds 23 areas where TriMet needs to improve
The Oregon Secretary of State's office on Wednesday released findings of a recent audit of TriMet, and 23 areas were identified with room for improvement. Those included unfunded liabilities, labor issues, employee safety and train maintenance.
AGC in good shape, new chapter president says
Steve Malany this month started his one-year term as president of the Associated General Contractors' Oregon-Columbia chapter, and he's focused on workforce issues.
ODOT answers lawmakers鈥� questions about CRC
The Oregon Department of Transportation recently addressed questions posed by a joint interim legislative committee during a Jan. 14 hearing on the Columbia River Crossing.
Charter Mechanical Contractors鈥� CEO retiring 鈥� again
The first time Ed O'Kelly retired, in 2004, he thought it was for good. But two years later, he joined several former colleagues to launch Tigard-based Charter Mechanical Contractors Inc. However, on Wednesday, O'Kelly is retiring again.
Kitzhaber stresses urgency of CRC decision
Oregon legislators have until the end of the upcoming five-week session, which starts Feb. 3, to fund the Columbia River Crossing project, according to a letter from Gov. John Kitzhaber.
Building the Sellwood Bridge anew
Construction crews this past week lowered a perched box caisson as part of the effort to replace the Sellwood Bridge.
Transit planning set to start for Powell-Division corridor
The Metro Council has formed a 22-person Steering Committee to guide the Powell-Division Transit and Development Project and look to begin planning better transit connections between Portland and Gresham.
Retired project manager becomes a 鈥榞odsend鈥�
Ren茅e Rhiner is helping Friends of the Children through the Encore Fellows program.
Industrial firm sells Portland facility, prepares to move into new one
Tarr LLC, which has operated a chemical, fuel and lubricants business at 2429 N. Borthwick Ave. in Portland for 50 years, has sold the facility and its fuel and lubricants business to Eugene-based Tyree Oil Inc. for an undisclosed price.
OP-ED: Strike two for Woodburn in UGB expansion bid
In September 2010 the Oregon Court of Appeals rejected an attempt by the city of Woodburn to expand its urban growth boundary by 409 acres for industrial use. It […]
Renamed businesses not off the hook, Supreme Court rules
Oregon's Bureau of Labor and Industries has the right to collect wages from employers that close and reopen as the same type of business, according to the Oregon Supreme Court.
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
