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West Coast governors outline ocean projects
The governors of Oregon, Washington and California announced today that they will use a half million federal dollars on ocean health projects. Projects could include wave energy and ocean-floor mapping.
BETC changes raise concerns in Oregon
Business Energy Tax Credit changes signed into law last month may affect whether renewable-energy projects in Oregon will move forward.
Governors push for clean manufacturing credits
Governors from 19 states, including Oregon's Gov. Ted Kulongoski, have sent a letter to President Barack Obama pressing him to extend the Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit, a federal incentive program funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Kulongoski signs BETC reform
Governor Ted Kulongoski today signed House Bill 3680, which reduces the amount of Business Energy Tax Credits available for large-scale wind projects and sets sunset dates for credits related to manufacturing and renewable energy projects.
Intelligent Transportation Systems seek funding
Portland's various transit agencies have been installing more technologies that can reduce congestion as well as greenhouse gas emissions by keeping traffic moving.
Group says electric vehicles will create jobs
A report submitted to Governor Kulongoski by the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Infrastructure Working Group says that electric vehicles represent Oregon's largest opportunity for job creation.
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
- 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
