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Kitzhaber speaks on Oregon鈥檚 energy future
Gov. John Kitzhaber spoke at the Future Energy Conference, held at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, giving his first speech on energy since he took office earlier this year.
New director appointed to state land-use division
Longtime government attorney Jerry Lidz has been appointed the new director of Oregon's land-use wing, the Department of Land Conservation and Development.
Kitzhaber actually embracing Oregon’s development community
When Gov. John Kitzhaber was elected last November, I would have been the first to say I didn’t expect his relationship with the real estate development community to be a […]
Kitzhaber actually embracing Oregon's development community
When Gov. John Kitzhaber was elected last November, I would have been the first to say I didn’t expect his relationship with the real estate development community to be a […]
DLCD director appointed to governor’s staff
Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber announced he has appointed Richard Whitman, director of the state Department of Land Conservation and Development, to become an interim member of his staff.
Kitzhaber calls for quicker industrial permitting
In an attempt to spur job creation, Gov. John Kitzhaber last week publicly championed a bill that would expedite state permitting for industrial properties deemed regionally significant.
Governors oppose Columbia River Crossing design
Govs. John Kitzhaber of Oregon and Chris Gregoire of Washington on Thursday asked state officials to halt further work on the design for the Columbia River Crossing. The governors instead asked staffers to start work assessing three other bridge types that an expert said were better options.
EPA eases off biomass regulation, for now
The Environmental Protection Agency will defer new greenhouse gas permitting requirements for biomass facilities for three years, clearing the way for Oregon's biomass plans.
Forest overgrowth targeted for biomass
Forest-thinning operations in Eastern Oregon could generate wood waste for the biomass industry, but some say the practice could also lead to excessive thinning.
Gubernatorial candidates still need to answer one question
Recently many of us got a chance to see the first – and possibly only – gubernatorial debate of the fall election. Both John Kitzhaber and Chris Dudley faced a […]
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
