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Oregon schools face few limits on how to use millions in unexpected federal money
In some Oregon school districts, turf fields and lawn mowers were necessities to overcome the pandemic and get schools reopened.
ABC among groups appealing decision allowing federal vaccine mandate to take effect
The Associated Builders and Contractors is among various groups appealing a federal judge鈥檚 decision late last week to reinstate a nationwide COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employers with 100 or more employees.
AGC of America challenges OSHA’s vaccine mandate in court
The Associated General Contractors of America, along with two other construction groups, filed a legal challenge Monday to the Biden Administration's workplace vaccine requirement.
Vaccination clinics set for construction workers
A coalition of local organizations is hosting a series of Saturday vaccination clinics for construction workers.
Millwork business fined for ‘willful’ COVID-19 violations
The State of Oregon has fined Portland's Creative Woodworking Northwest Inc. for what the state considers "willful" violations of regulations meant to protect workers from COVID-19.
Oregon’s eviction moratorium to expire at end of June
As Oregon nears its vaccination target to reopen the economy, Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday she is extending the state's mortgage foreclosure moratorium through September.
Oregon extends COVID workplace mask rule indefinitely
Oregon adopted a controversial rule on Tuesday that indefinitely extends coronavirus mask and social distancing requirements for all businesses in the state.
Home improvement stores assessed penalties
Oregon OSHA recently fined Lowe鈥檚 Companies Inc. more than $35,000 for failing to protect workers at two stores from the COVID-19 virus.
Pandemic impact may weigh on commercial real estate recovery
The distribution of COVID-19 vaccines is fueling optimism that Americans will increasingly return to the ways they used to shop, travel and work before the pandemic.
Preparing now for the office of the future
The 鈥渘ew normal鈥� has taken on multiple forms throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The first stage was shifting to remote work temporarily and then to a long-term work from home life. But the 鈥渘ew normal鈥� is still metamorphosing as people prepare to return to the office.
With coronavirus vaccine approved, questions arise
As businesses plan for the coming year, news of immunizations raises a host of questions. For instance, should employers require workers to receive vaccinations?
What’s allowed in Oregon鈥檚 new COVID-19 risk tier framework
Oregon鈥檚 statewide 鈥渇reeze鈥� concludes Thursday and transitions into a tiered framework designating each county by risk levels with different restrictions for each tier.
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
