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Metro pressures Troutdale for failing to adopt planning code
Metro councilors have voted to pursue enforcement actions against the city of Troutdale for failing to comply with its regional planning codes. Troutdale, believing its codes are already compliant, is standing firm on its decision not to adopt the Title 13 regulations.
Troutdale mayor may be in trouble for building an office in his backyard
Did the mayor of Troutdale build an illegal building on his property? Did he use his influence to get that building approved? We may soon find out.
Big energy project proposed for Troutdale industrial site
The Port of Portland is feeling fortunate: A proposed development of two natural gas plants may be ideal for a 38.4-acre lot the port owns at the Troutdale Reynolds Industrial Park.
Troutdale, Gresham expect boost from Port of Portland industrial land
When the Port of Portland Commission voted Wednesday to purchase 222 acres of land in Gresham to develop for industrial uses, Gresham wasn鈥檛 the only city lobbying for the $26.5-million deal. Troutdale Mayor Jim Kight also came to the meeting to show his support for the deal.
Troutdale mayor seeks stimulus assistance for wind project
If the city of Troutdale does receive help in its pursuit of stimulus money to pay for installation of new wind turbines atop its wastewater treatment plant, it won’t come […]
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
