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East County Courthouse groundbreaking set
Culminating a 30-year process, Multnomah County is set to break ground on its new $19.6 million East County Courthouse at a Jan. 7 ceremony.
Gresham MAX station could spark growth
Gresham city officials hope a soon-to-open, $3 million MAX light-rail station will lead to development in the Civic neighborhood area. The station is all but completed now - trains are now stopping at the station but not opening their doors.
Gresham approves new big-box codes
The Gresham City Council approved an ordinance that will dictate the future of big-box development in the city.
East County Courthouse plans approved
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved the new East Cuunty Courthouse in Gresham and its funding during the board's regular meeting.
Gresham lures Portland business to the 鈥榖urbs
The city of Gresham is attracting businesses to its vacant storefronts with fee waivers and other incentives. But rather than sticking to Gresham market, the city is actively pushing the deal to businesses elsewhere in the Portland-metro area.
Gresham courthouse project keeps it simple
A long-awaited courthouse project in Gresham's Rockwood neighborhood will use energy efficient and inexpensive design features to come in under budget.
Gresham upgrading fire stations
The Gresham Fire Department received two grants to seismically upgrade four of its fire stations.
Gresham updating retail design standards
The city of Gresham is working to update its retail development and design standards to prevent fights between big-box stores and the residents who hate them.
Gresham looks to repeat Third Thursday success
The city of Gresham and two business associations are repeating a tactic they tried last week to fill vacant storefronts.
Gresham faces suit after construction site crash
A Gresham woman has filed a tort claim against the city, and could sue, after she was injured in a car crash in a road construction site.
Solar manufacturer coming to Gresham
Gov. Ted Kulongoski will travel to Gresham Tuesday afternoon to announce the groundbreaking of a new solar manufacturing facility for Solexant Corp., according to the city of Gresham.
Gresham to use Third Thursday event to fill vacant storefronts
Very few towns, if any, have done more than Gresham over the past year to attract business. The town has used fee holidays, incentives and marketing campaigns to eliminate the […]
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
