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Crews hampered in effort to clear road blocked by landslide
Efforts to fully assess a landslide blocking River Road South in Salem will have to wait.
West Hills landslide damage a challenge to fix
Workers from Multnomah County and independent geotechnical advisers are still investigating a landslide that has left a section of Northwest Thompson Road in the West Hills closed since Jan. 25.
Landslide closes Oregon 47 near Mist
The Oregon Department of Transportation closed Oregon Route 47 this morning in both directions after a landslide near mile marker 50 and the town of Mist. A geologist is inspecting […]
Highway repairs ongoing after Oregon rock slide
The Oregon Department of Transportation is still fixing up a slope on Oregon Route 99E after a heavy basalt rock slide last Wednesday closed the road to traffic in both directions south of Oregon City.
Rock slide shuts down Oregon Route 99E
The Oregon Department of Transportation is working to shore up an unstable slope on Oregon Route 99E after a heavy basalt rock slide Wednesday closed the road to traffic in both directions south of Oregon City.
Rock slide closes lane on Macadam Avenue
A rock slide shut down the southbound lane of traffic on Southwest Macadam Avenue near the Sellwood Bridge Thursday morning as workers from the Oregon Department of Transportation went out to clear the site and assess damage.
OSU using scanners to watch for landslides
Researchers at Oregon State University are studying the combined use of aerial and land scans as a way to keep an eye on dangerous landslide sites and deal with problems proactively, rather than cleaning up problems after they occur.
Oregon agency reveals hidden landslide dangers
A new survey by the Oregon geology department revealed many potential landslide sites the city of Portland had not previously identified.
Lasers help identify potential landslides
Laser technology is being used by researchers to penetrate Oregon's thick forest foliage in search of areas under threat of landslides.
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
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- 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
