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Land use review intakes for Oct. 26, 2020
Pacific Power requested an early assistance meeting for the relocation and consolidation of power cable to a crossing beneath the Willamette River and onshore duct banks.
An immense investment in infrastructure
Multiple projects under way are part of the $1.3 billion Willamette Water Supply Program in Washington County.
Huge Portland project ‘closer to tangible action’
Officials are moving forward on Willamette River cleanup; a remedial design contract is to be awarded in October.
Willamette River water project gains federal aid
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding two sizable loans that will be used to help pay for $1.3 billion in Willamette Water Supply System improvements.
Affordable housing developer gets a lift from brownfield program
Portland鈥檚 Bureau of Environmental Services has awarded a $200,000 grant to help pay for environmental cleanup of a property that formerly housed a battery manufacturing plant.
EPA proposes scaling back Portland Harbor cleanup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to scale back the scope and cost of a planned $1 billion cleanup of a 10-mile stretch of Oregon's Willamette River as it winds through Portland's industrial area.
Relaxed federal rule on asbestos proposed
The Environmental Protection Agency is receiving through Aug. 10 public comments on a proposed Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) that would allow use of asbestos in certain building materials and other products.
Multimillion-dollar boathouse proposed near OMSI
A nonprofit group is partnering with the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry to build a new structure to serve recreational human-powered boating on the Willamette River.
Portland high school student wins EPA award
Adam Nayak, a junior at Cleveland High School, has been named the winner of the Patrick H. Hurd Sustainability Award.
Redevelopment plan sought for Tigard property
The city of Tigard is offering a downtown property for redevelopment after securing a grant to clean up the parcel.
Groups push for more Willamette River cleanup
A coalition of activist groups on Friday blasted the Environmental Protection Agency鈥檚 plans to clean up the Portland Harbor Superfund site as woefully inadequate.
Builders’ machines still being targeted
Health officials and environmental advocates are continuing to fight pollution caused by diesel-powered construction equipment.
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- 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
