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Groups sue EPA over cancellation of $7B Solar for All plan
Nonprofits and labor groups say the Trump administration's decision illegally ended clean energy aid for low-income families.
EPA to cut 3,700 jobs, shut down science research office
The EPA is eliminating its research office and cutting 3,700 jobs in a major reorganization that shifts focus to applied science under Trump policies.
Flint races to finish lead pipe work amid residents’ mistrust
Construction crews are scrambling to finish lead pipe replacements while much confusion lingers a decade after the water crisis erupted.
Oregon awarded $6.85M in EPA brownfield cleanup grants
EPA awards $6.85M in brownfield grants to Oregon cities for site assessments, cleanups, and redevelopment, supporting seven communities statewide.
EPA awards climate grants to Tribes in Oregon
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that eight Tribes in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington were selected to receive $78,441,385 in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants as part of the Biden-Harris Administration鈥檚 Investing in America agenda.
Tribe in Oregon to get $24M to replace faulty water facility
Two federal agencies have announced a significant allocation of funds to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs for a water treatment plant.
Air pollution monitoring to increase for Oregon communities
Two of Oregon's most economically disadvantaged and racially diverse communities 鈥� one in Portland and the other on the south coast 鈥� are getting a boost in their fight against air pollution.
EPA orders $65,250 penalty for pesticide company
The J.R. Simplot Co. will pay a penalty of $65,250 after the Environmental Protection Administration accused it of pesticide safety issues just south of the Columbia River.
Tigard steel fabricator settles with EPA, agrees to fine
A Tigard steel fabricator has agreed to pay $82,000 in a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to resolve allegations that the company committed a series of industrial stormwater violations.
Infrastructure deal targets lead pipes
Included in the bipartisan infrastructure deal reached with President Joe Biden last week is a plan to eliminate the country's remaining lead pipes and service lines, which for decades have posed a risk for contaminated water in millions of homes and schools.
Agreement reached on Swan Island cleanup
Parties agreed to conduct remedial design work to develop a detailed cleanup implementation plan for a portion of the Portland Harbor Superfund site. Design is expected to take about four years.
Trump pushes new environmental rollbacks; Biden’s energy plan faces headwinds
Down to its final weeks, the Trump administration is working to push through dozens of environmental rollbacks that could weaken century-old protections for migratory birds, expand Arctic drilling and hamstring future regulation of public health threats.
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
