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Attention shifts westward for latest MAX upgrades
TriMet is continuing to improve its MAX light-rail system, and on Monday an overhaul of tracks and infrastructure began in Hillsboro.
TriMet spending $22M to improve a host of elevators
TriMet recently kicked off a five-year, $22 million project to replace or upgrade 19 separate elevators serving MAX light-rail platforms and other multilevel facilities run by the agency.
Transit-related upgrades on tap at Providence Park
Upgrades in materials and components should allow light-rail tracks near Providence Park to serve for up to 30 more years before needing additional overhauls.
Suburban light-rail plans on track
A plan to extend MAX light-rail tracks through the southwest Portland suburbs is on track after approval by voters in Tigard.
Minority-owned firm not an overnight success
Raimore Construction is tackling a $6.7 million project for TriMet -- the regional transit authority's largest contract awarded to a minority-owned firm.
Big light-rail maintenance project on tap
TriMet is preparing to tackle three track improvement projects on a stretch of First Avenue in downtown Portland, in what will be its largest disruption to service in years.
92-year-old Iron Fireman building purchased
The onetime home of two significant Eastside industrial businesses has been sold to an owner committed to preserving the building鈥檚 historic character.
Beaverton seeking development at Westgate site
The city of Beaverton on Friday issued a request for sealed proposals of qualifications from developers interested in pitching their ideas for the Westgate site, a four-acre piece of land east of Cedar Hills Boulevard and west of The Round.
Headquarters hotel designs unveiled
Plans for the $235 million project aren't ready yet, according to the Portland Design Commission.
Beaverton apartment complex sells for $39 million
A Seattle-based real estate investment company recently closed on a $39 million Beaverton multifamily purchase 16 months in the making.
Assistance sought for Zidell Yards development
The architecture firm working with ZRZ Realty Co. to develop the Zidell Yards on Feb. 9 applied to the city for early assistance with the next phase.
Substantial diversity achieved for orange line construction
TriMet awarded $170 million in contracts to minority-owned firms, women-owned firms or disadvantaged business enterprises for the Portland-Milwaukie light-rail project.
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
