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EV charging infrastructure plans advance with federal funding
Oregon advances EV charging infrastructure on I-5 and I-84 with new federal grants and incentives, including funding for medium and heavy-duty stations and hydrogen fueling.
Hood River鈥揥hite Salmon bridge project wins federal OK
Federal officials approved the $1.12 billion Hood River鈥揥hite Salmon Interstate Bridge replacement project, allowing final design and permitting to begin.
$447M federal grant sought for Burnside Bridge work
Multnomah County is seeking a U.S. Department of Transportation grant to help pay for construction of the Burnside Bridge replacement, which is expected to cost up to $895 million.
Metro adds $1.9 billion of I-5 bridge projects to MTIP
The Metro Council voted to approve adding three projects tied to the Interstate Bridge replacement project to the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program.
Portland OKs bonds up to $80 million for ADA upgrades
The city will issue bonds to pay for ADA-compliant curb, ramp and street improvements required under a federal settlement agreement.
Officials across U.S. lamenting loss of FEMA program
The elimination of more than $3.6 billion of funding may spell disaster for numerous communities and their infrastructure upgrades.
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
