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Downtown Portland tower sells for $69 million
The 15-story Commonwealth Building, constructed in downtown Portland in 1948, has sold for $69 million.
Work imminent on Northwest office building
Work is about to commence in Northwest Portland on the Field Office project, a uniquely-designed mixed-use structure with a hefty office component.
Portland-based firm acquires California business park
Harsch Investment Properties has acquired a 246,621-square-foot industrial property in El Cajon, California.
Portland office market reportedly tight for law firms
JLL recently issued a report on law firms and office space, and it reveals that the Portland market is tight.
Colocation and data center real estate still popular
Demand for colocation and data center real estate will remain strong over at least the next two years in Oregon and Washington, according to a recent report by JLL.
Cargo rack maker to move headquarters to Lake Oswego
The new headquarters for cargo rack manufacturer Yakima will be in Lake Oswego, thanks to the company鈥檚 $20.1 million purchase of the West End Building on 14 acres at 4101 S.W. Kruse Way.
Premium Portland properties now pricier
Some Class A office buildings in Portland are becoming 'trophy' properties via upgrades to suit tenants.
Portland鈥檚 red-hot hotel market
Hotel development in Portland is booming in response to rising room rates driven by the city鈥檚 surging popularity as a travel destination.
Harsch buys Beaverton business center
Harsch Investment Properties has acquired the 735,073-square-foot Parkside Business Center in Beaverton as part of a strategy to expand its portfolio significantly.
Portland building boom may continue
Continued in-migration, a strong lending forecast and decreasing vacancy rates in the Portland area mean new office and industrial construction could ramp up in 2015, according to industry experts.
Oregon’s pot production future is hazy
Though passage of Measure 91 makes marijuana legal in Oregon, it is still classified by the federal government as a Schedule I drug punishable with jail time and property confiscation. This creates a problem for cannabis producers and distributors seeking banks willing to do business with them, landlords willing to rent to them and developers willing to work with them.
Collaborative office spaces noticeably in demand
A shift in employee preferences is driving up rents and driving down vacancy rates in Class B buildings in Portland's Central Business District.
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
