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Portland, county in Sellwood Bridge fight
The city of Portland claims its taxpayers are paying for an unfair amount of the project's $330 million cost, and it wants to be able to back out from its financial obligation if the imbalance isn't corrected. The impasse threatens to delay the project's 2012 construction start date.
Adams to speak at IDSA conference in Portland
The Industrial Design Society of America has announced that Mayor Sam Adams will give the opening remarks at the 2010 Industrial Design Society of America International Conference that will be held in Portland Aug. 4 through Aug. 7.
Portland approves plan to ban plastic bags
Portland City Council today unanimously approved a resolution to ban single-use plastic checkout bags in the future.
What’s next for the Rose Quarter?
Mayor Sam Adams and the development team behind the Blazer’s Jumptown proposal ascended the stage at the Gerding Theater last night, presumably, to discuss their vision for the Rose Quarter […]
What’s next for the Rose Quarter?
Mayor Sam Adams and the development team behind the Blazer’s Jumptown proposal ascended the stage at the Gerding Theater last night, presumably, to discuss their vision for the Rose Quarter […]
Would-be Coliseum developers left in dark
Teams vying to develop Portland's Memorial Coliseum say they received no direction yet on how to proceed after Mayor Sam Adams suspended the request for proposals process for the project earlier this month.
Coliseum finalists could submit joint RFP
The three finalists for the redevelopment of Memorial Coliseum have told Mayor Sam Adams that they'd like some extra time to look at the possibility of submitting a joint request for proposals response.
Council moves Coliseum proposals forward
Portland City Council unanimously voted to move forward three proposals for the redevelopment of Memorial Coliseum to the request for proposals process.
Adams postpones Coliseum hearing
Mayor Sam Adams says now is the time to deal with concerns surrounding the city's operating agreement with Portland Arena Management for Memorial Coliseum.
Some fear bridge will lead to sprawl
Despite rapid development in the area, Pioneer Street in Ridgefield, Wash., is distant from the congestion of Portland and Vancouver, Wash. Mount St. Helens and Mount Adams glow white, while […]
Adams’ speech focuses on jobs, sustainability
During his State of the City address today at the Governor Hotel, Mayor Sam Adams announced the formation of a $33 million sustainable development fund to encourage growth of clean technology in Portland.
Stimulus project lists conflict
The “year in review” section of Portland Mayor Sam Adams‘ Web page calls attention to the city’s own stimulus package, passed last January. At that time, City Council pledged to […]
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
