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Oregon Supreme Court identifies potential water rights for farmers
The great Klamath River basin water war intensified this month when the Oregon Supreme Court responded to a series of certified questions from the United States Court of Appeals for […]
Legislative session: Less than a whimper
The 25-day short session of the Oregon Legislation is now over. Although there briefly seemed to be a whirlwind of activity coming from Salem, the activities relating to planning law, […]
The fight over blight
Five years after the dust has settled from the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Kelo v. City of New London, the private homes of Fort Trumbell, in the city of […]
Clarification on transportation planning rule
The Oregon Transportation Planning Rule is one of the land-use hurdles for applicants seeking a zone change or comprehensive plan amendment to accommodate new development. The TPR requires that any […]
Impact of Measure 49 still hazy
Measure 49 has been in effect for two years, and processing of claims has proceeded with little, if any, elaboration about its impact. Voters passed Measure 49 in November 2007, […]
Group is content to accept climate change
In July, the Land Conservation and Development Commission rejected a request by the Oregon Shores Conservation Coalition to adopt a new land-use goal. The proposed Goal 20 would be focused […]
Once more unto the breach, dear friends
On Sept. 15, Metro Chief Operating Officer Michael Jordan issued a series of recommendations to guide Urban Growth Boundary expansion decisions in the Portland-metro area over the next 40 to […]
Beach dispute heads for highest court
May a court effect a 鈥渢aking鈥� of private property without just compensation? The United States Supreme Court will consider this question in its next term, beginning in October. The case […]
Getting to the blight of the matter
On June 24, Portland City Council voted 4-1 to approve an amendment to the urban renewal plan of the River District, which includes the Pearl District. The amendment expands the […]
Senate bill creates questionable exception
Behind closed doors, the forest industry has cut a good deal for itself on future regulations
Bill鈥檚 effects on land use seem small
In politics, it is often said that compromise is the key to getting anything accomplished. But the real question is whether the compromise bridges the differences and achieves the intended […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
