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Governors choose deck truss design for I-5 bridge
The new $340 million Interstate-5 bridge that will cross the Columbia River will have a deck truss design, Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber and Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire jointly announced.
Governors oppose Columbia River Crossing design
Govs. John Kitzhaber of Oregon and Chris Gregoire of Washington on Thursday asked state officials to halt further work on the design for the Columbia River Crossing. The governors instead asked staffers to start work assessing three other bridge types that an expert said were better options.
Montana pushes for Washington coal export facility
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire will meet with Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer to discuss a coal export facility proposed near Longview, Wash.
Washington State suspends rule making process
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire today signed an executive order suspending some of the state's rule-making processes in an effort to support small businesses and local governments.
Gov. Gregoire signs transportation bills
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire on Tuesday signed several transportation-related bills including a supplemental transportation budget and bills for the Washington 520 bridge replacement 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
