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Green jobs program awarded $5.3M grant
A $5.38 million grant award to the state of Oregon will go toward training for jobs in energy efficiency and renewable energy industries.
Oregon gets near $2M in highway grants
Oregon will receive $1.9 million in Public Lands Highway grant funds for two highway improvement projects, according to an announcement made today by US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood. The […]
Translating grant applications
For planners, density doesn't just describe how close people live to their neighbors. It also describes the language used while applying for grants. Letters of intent for Metro's construction excise tax planning grants included a project summary box for applicants to include a 50-word description of how they'd use the money. Those summaries don't come with a translation, however.
Grants ready land for building
When Metro expands a city's urban growth boundary, there's no guarantee that development will follow. That's particularly true when cities can't afford to plan for it. A tax on construction permits provides money for that purpose. Metro is making $3.5 million in grants available to help cities and counties prepare for development.
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
