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City hoping state will provide street money
After 14 months of work group meetings with citizens and public hearings to determine how to best use taxpayers鈥� dollars to pay for a backlog of city street work, Portland Mayor Charlie Hales announced Thursday that he and the City Council would instead look to the state for money.
OP-ED: Applauding a plan to invest in career technical education
As an industry, we have a lot to be thankful for this year. We are beginning to see the light at the end of this recession marked by a slow […]
Ground broken on Daimler office tower
With demolition work completed, crews on Friday began building the $150 million office tower project for Daimler Trucks North America on Swan Island.
Demonstrating wood鈥檚 potential
Early designs for a new Western Oregon University building call for incorporating innovative uses of wood.
PDC approves $8 million loan for Daimler office building
Daimler Trucks North America on Wednesday moved closer to building its $152 million corporate headquarters on Swan Island when the Portland Development Commission's board of commissioners unanimously approved an $8 million forgivable loan.
Kitzhaber calls for new legislation to appeal to Nike
Nike is preparing for a massive expansion project, and Gov. John Kitzhaber wants to make sure it happens in Oregon. At a press conference in Salem on Monday, Kitzhaber announced that he will convene a special legislative session on Friday to discuss a new piece of legislation designed, essentially, to entice the Beaverton-based sportswear company to expand within the state.
Kitzhaber releases long-awaited 10-year energy plan
Gov. John Kitzhaber this morning released the long-awaited draft of his Energy Action Plan, which will reconfigure the way the state regulates and produces energy over the next decade. Now the process opens up to comments from the general public for 60 days.
Governor appoints Harnden to state commission
Edwin Harnden, managing partner of Barran Liebman LLP, has been appointed by Gov. John Kitzhaber to serve on the Oregon Public Officials Compensation Commission. The appointment was unanimously confirmed by […]
Liani Reeves: the Governor’s general
(Editor’s note: This piece originally ran in the May 26, 2011, issue of the Briefly Legal PDX e-newsletter) Liani Reeves wasn’t always sure she would become a lawyer, but she […]
Harsh political climate jeopardizes renewable energy tax credits
A key tax credit for renewable energy production is set to expire at the end of 2012, but congressmen are already proposing an extension during an unfavorable political climate.
State employees reinstated after investigation into contract issue
Oregon state employees put on administrative leave nearly 10 months ago over questions surrounding a state Department of Energy contract have been reinstated.
Governors choose deck truss design for I-5 bridge
The new $340 million Interstate-5 bridge that will cross the Columbia River will have a deck truss design, Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber and Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire jointly announced.
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
