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Newsmakers 2016: Killian Pacific
If someone were to write a book about the history of Killian Pacific, it would likely read like the classic American story of a business founded on the principles of honesty and trust.
Newsmakers 2016: Patrick Kessi
If things had gone differently for Patrick Kessi, he might have ended up as a stockbroker on Wall Street instead of a developer creating mixed-use projects in the Portland-metro area.
Newsmakers 2016: Tom DiChiara & Cairn Pacific
In less than two years since Cairn Pacific was formed by Tom DiChiara and his longtime business partner Rob Hinnen, the firm has managed to achieve the kind of success it takes most development companies decades to reach.
Business park鈥檚 master plan approved
The Kalama Planning Commission last week approved the Port of Kalama鈥檚 master plan to develop 70 acres of port property for the anticipated Spencer Creek Business Park in Kalama, Wash.
Land use review intakes for Nov. 23, 2015
A look at the most recent projects proposed for Portland, as filed with the Portland Bureau of Development Services.
Vancouver waterfront project gets road, tenant
Gramor Development announced this week that M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust will occupy the top two floors of the Block 6 building, depicted at center, of its Vancouver, Wash. waterfront redevelopment.
Iain MacKenzie: the man behind Next Portland
Iain MacKenzie has turned his love of architecture into Nextportland.com, a popular website dedicated to making it easier to understand what鈥檚 being built in Portland.
United Way in process of selling property to unidentified buyer
The final documents have yet to be signed on the dotted line, but United Way of the Columbia-Willamette may have found a buyer for part of its property at 619 S.W. 11th Avenue.
More details revealed about Ninth Avenue hotel
The new hotel that is in the works for Northwest Ninth Avenue will introduce a new brand by Hilton Worldwide called the Canopy by Hilton. With 153 rooms, the Canopy Hotel by Hilton at 425 N.W. Ninth Ave. will include ground-floor and rooftop terraces as well as an
Developers sought for Cedar Mill site
Washington County has issued a Request for Expressions of Interest for a .76-acre piece of property that at least one county commissioner says has the potential to become a "doorway" to the Cedar Mill area.
Portland City Council approves Southeast Quadrant Plan
After two years of planning, public meetings and stakeholder input, the Portland City Council gave its formal approval to the Southeast Quadrant Plan, which eventually will be incorporated into an overall Comprehensive Plan that the city will use to guide development over the next 20 years.
New subdivision, five apartment buildings in early planning
Green Light Development is in very early stages of planning a 14-home subdivision near Mt. Tabor and two multifamily buildings on Southeast Belmont Street, according to managing partner Mark Desbrow.
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
