Minority oversight resolution approved
It was a lovefest in Portland City Council‘s chambers Wednesday morning as minority business organizations and city leaders celebrated the passage of a resolution requiring the inclusion of at least […]
River Plan puts industry, environmentalists at odds
Portland’s plan to improve the waterfront on the northern, industrial stretch of the Willamette River has drawn mixed reviews, with harbor companies saying it could cramp commerce and environmentalists saying […]
City reaches out to public online
If left to the online masses, a redeveloped Memorial Coliseum would be used for games of hide and seek and capture the flag, or repurposed as an indoor water park. Those are some of the ideas submitted to Mayor Sam Adams’ office, which is asking for ideas for the redevelopment project, and gauging public reaction to it in real time, via online social networks.
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 — 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







