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Signs of the times
Demand for neon may be down, but it鈥檚 not out; remaining artists are building unique, colorful creations.
Prize-winning LED bulb sheds light on energy savings, costs
After 18 months of testing, Dutch electronics company Philips on Wednesday won the U.S. Department of Energy鈥檚 Bright Lighting Tomorrow Prize of $10 million for developing a more efficient 60-watt light bulb.
Lights out for anti-LED regulation bill
A recent bill that aimed to get rid of these lightbulb regulations was voted down on Tuesday in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Hillsboro clean tech manufacturer expands
A Hillsboro-based company specializing in ultraviolet LED technology announced it will boost its manufacturing capacity by 50 percent.
Tigard’s Burnham Street project gets LEDs
Contract savings from the city of Tigard's Burnham Street improvement project will allow the city to use Light Emitting Diodes to light its new green street project.
LEDs gain traction in Portland
Both TriMet and Multnomah County have been examining Light Emitting Diodes as an energy efficient replacement to current outdoor lights.
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
