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Dude, where’s my CICP number?
The Hillsboro Police Department has found a handy place to keep phone numbers for the Construction Industry Crime Prevention Program of the Pacific Northwest, and it’s not on officers’ cell […]
Medford developer convicted in ponzi scheme
A Jackson County jury yesterday convicted a Medford-area developer and mortgage broker on 17 counts stemming from a real estate ponzi scheme targeted at the elderly.
Unlicensed electricians facing stiffer penalties
The Oregon Building Codes Division is pursuing court injunctions against three electricians for working repeatedly without a license.
Oregon metal theft laws are working, police say
An Oregon law signed last year to beef up regulations on the sale of construction materials is causing a decline in the number of metal thefts in the state. The law makes it harder for thieves to cash in stolen metal at recycling facilities.
Hillsboro architect pleads guilty to child porn
A Hillsboro architect pleaded guilty to 10 child pornography counts this week. Paul Pavlock of Pavlock Architecture has been under investigation by the state for sharing images and videos depicting the sexual abuse of children.
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
