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Voters approve North Bethany property tax
The 109 registered voters in the unincorporated North Bethany area of Washington County on Tuesday night overwhelmingly approved a permanent property tax rate to help pay for transportation needs in the area pegged for extensive development.
$548M Portland Public Schools construction bond fails
Portland voters on Tuesday rejected a $548 million bond measure being pitched by Portland Public Schools for full reconstruction of eight schools and upgrades at the other 77. But even though the no vote takes away potential construction jobs, some industry professionals questioned how much work it would have actually created.
Clackamas County voters reject Sellwood Bridge fee
Voters in Clackamas County rejected a $5 annual vehicle registration fee, which would have covered that county鈥檚 $22 million contribution to the Sellwood Bridge project.
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
