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Partially constructed building destroyed by fire
Two of three sections of a three-story multifamily building under construction in Northeast Portland collapsed after a fire broke out early Thursday morning.
Fire erupts at Portland apartment building
Firefighters rescued over a dozen people and at least two dogs from an apartment building fire in downtown Portland on Tuesday.
Oregon OSHA to host excessive heat, wildfire smoke rules public hearings
The Oregon Occupational Health and Safety Administration will hold public hearings about the new excessive heat and wildfire smoke rules currently proposed.
Labor Day fire survivors in FEMA housing granted extension
An extension granted by the state gives survivors of the 2020 Labor Day wildfires in Southern Oregon an extra six months of FEMA housing.
A burning question: What can be done?
Wildfires expected to be more ruinous in years ahead because of climate change and new construction, experts say.
Fire out at collapsed Hard Rock Hotel site in New Orleans
A fire broke out Monday amid the wreckage of the Hard Rock Hotel construction project that partially collapsed last year in New Orleans and was put out by mid-afternoon. No injuries were reported.
Oregon wildfire costs hit record high of $514 million ’18
New data shows the cost of fighting wildfires in Oregon reached an all-time high $514.6 million in 2018.
Fire spreads to timber, forces evacuations near Hood River
Fire officials say a blaze that began near a home in Hood River spread to surrounding timber and brush and forced the overnight evacuation of dozens of people staying at a lodge overlooking the Columbia River Gorge.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
Commentary
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- 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
