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Mushrooms as stormwater filters
Mycoremediation, in which fungi filter pollutants commonly found in urban stormwater runoff, is gaining interest.
Building a treasure atop trash
A project to create a Buddhist retreat on top of an old landfill came with environmental challenges.
Buddhists hope to build facility on former landfill site
The Dharma Rain Zen Center, a Soto Zen Buddhist organization running out of space in Southeast Portland, is looking to build a new facility on 13 acres of Siskiyou Square, a 27-acre former landfill site at Northeast 82nd Avenue and Siskiyou Street.
Methane sparks concern at Siskiyou Square
The Oregon State Department of Environmental Quality has warned property owner Mike Hashem that elevated methane gas levels at the vacant 26-acre Siskiyou Square property pose health risks.
Siskiyou Square has methane problems
Mike Hashem, owner of the 26-acre site that for years has been eyed for development, says he can't afford the $200,000 the Department of Environmental Quality wants him to spend on gas monitoring and extraction. A town hall is set for Aug. 19.
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
