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OP-ED: Following elections, state issues will mirror federal ones
The big story of the 2014 elections at the national level is the Republicans taking the majority in the Senate and further embellishing its majority in the House. As was […]
OP-ED: Elections matter to everyone in the industry
On Wednesday, ballots will be mailed out across the state in Oregon’s unique vote-by-mail system. The construction industry and the workers it employs have much at stake in this election. […]
Meetings planned on possible Clackamas college bond measure
Contractors will be able to see what a potential $90 million Clackamas Community College bond measure might look like during a series of town hall meetings at the college's three campuses in May.
Election brings mixed bag for local partisans
In this months election, voters upheld a ballot measure for the Oregon estate tax but rejected bids for Lake Oswego and Gladstone library construction bonds.
Annexation proposals crowding city ballots
Annexation proposals go before voters in only 32 of Oregon鈥檚 approximate 118 cities, about 10 percent of the state鈥檚 population. The number of annexation proposals has decreased over the years, but critics say voting on every annexation proposal larger than an acre costs a lot of money.
Death and taxes spark a lively debate
Measure 84 would phase out Oregon鈥檚 estate and inheritance taxes over the next three years. Supporters of the measure say the estate tax affects only millionaires who can afford it.
Portland mayoral candidates tackle development topics
Board members of the Building Owners and Managers Association of Oregon recently interviewed candidates for Portland鈥檚 mayor and got their views on issues related to the building industry.
CCA to hold Portland mayoral candidates debate
The Columbia Corridor Association is bringing together the candidates vying to become Portland鈥檚 next mayor.
Election results: urban renewal in Beaverton, Clackamas County
Tuesday's Portland-area elections put a focus on Urban Renewal in two different areas: Beaverton and Clackamas County.
Will iPad voting impact school development issues on the ballot?
The use of iPad voting may become a popular option for Oregon constituents.
Voters unwilling to pay more taxes for school construction projects
A number of bond measures aimed at funding facilities upgrades at school districts around the state were put to the voters on Tuesday. In the Portland-metro area, bonds that would have significantly raised property taxes did not have widespread appeal, while bonds that continued the same rates as some already in place experienced more success.
Damascus voters shoot down city’s comprehensive plan
Voters in Damascus Tuesday night voted against the city鈥檚 proposed comprehensive plan in resounding fashion.
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
