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Expansion of Portland Japanese Garden still OK
The Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals has upheld the conditional use approval issued by the city of Portland for a planned expansion of the Portland Japanese Garden farther into Washington Park.
Planned Wizer block project to go before LUBA
The Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals next week will get a little 鈥淲izer鈥� when members hear testimony for and against a controversial Lake Oswego development.
Salem Hospital expansion plan hits a snag
After gaining permission from the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals to demolish 90-year-old Howard Hall, Salem Health administrators learned this week that they cannot proceed with plans to create a large parking lot and remove nine significant trees.
Demolition OK for historic building
An Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals final order allows Salem Health officials to raze Howard Hall.
OP-ED: A look back at all those years in law
After 45 years of law practice, I am retiring at the end of 2014. While I will continue to write this column for a little longer, here are some thoughts […]
Wizer Block opponents appeal to LUBA
Appellants claim that proposed Lake Oswego project鈥檚 density would exceed code limitations.
Appealing for more public input
The approval process for an expansion of the Portland Japanese Garden has drawn criticism.
Controversial Lake Oswego development given OK
Development in Lake Oswego of a proposed mixed-use project that drew opposition can move forward, according to City Council.
OP-ED: In Oregon, the old house gains new life
Recently, in the Lake Oswego Preservation Society v. City of Lake Oswego case, the Land Use Board of Appeals gave a huge boost to the historic preservation community and the […]
Eugene project challenges design team
Myhre Group Architects was tasked with redesigning a senior housing complex after it received city approval.
UPDATED: LUBA remands building permit for Beaumont Village project; but just barely
Following a decision by the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals, a drive by Beaumont-Wilshire residents to upend developer Wally Remmers’ four-story apartment project has run out of road. In […]
Developer re-applies for Southeast Division project permit
Dennis Sackhoff's 81-unit apartment project on Southeast Division Street should resume construction in about a month, but this time without the "nonresidential" component.
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
