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Moda Center debate ramps up
Portland city councilors debate funding and ownership contributions for $120 million Moda Center renovations amid public division and Trail Blazers' future.
$600M Moda Center renovation sought to keep Trail Blazers
Oregon lawmakers and others are pushing for substantial arena upgrades to keep the Trail Blazers in Portland and protect jobs, events and economic impact.
Portland to offer $7 million for office-to-housing projects
The city is preparing to offer incentives to developers for projects to convert vacant office buildings into multifamily ones.
Trump鈥檚 plan to deploy troops to Portland sparks backlash
President Donald Trump鈥檚 call to send 200 Oregon National Guard troops to Portland faces lawsuits, protests, and pushback from state leaders and businesses.
Portland kicks off administrator search
The city of Portland this week launched a national search for a new city administrator, more than two and half years after voters approved an overhaul of the city鈥檚 government.
Portland may waive fees to fast-track 5,000 new housing units
A proposed city ordinance would waive system development charges for a limited number of projects, easing costs amid challenging lending conditions.
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
