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Room service: Convention Center hotel taking shape
It鈥檚 one of the most visible construction projects currently under way anywhere in the Portland metro area 鈥� and one of the largest of its kind.
Huge affordable housing bond may be presented to voters
Metro is weighing whether to refer a proposed $652.8 million affordable housing bond to voters as the Portland region grapples with rising homelessness and sharply increasing home prices.
Willamette Falls construction permit sought
A coalition of government agencies led by Metro on Monday applied for a construction permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the first stage of the Willamette Falls Legacy Project.
A tale of two cities eager to grow
Wilsonville and Tualatin are looking to finalize the Basalt Creek planning process and pave the way for residential and commercial projects.
A training program begins to build
The Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC) and Rosemary Anderson High School have partnered to offer a pre-apprenticeship course to young people ages 17-25.
Eyes trained on the Southwest Corridor
Government officials and business owners in the Portland-metro area are weighing in on route plans for another light-rail line.
A trickle of hope for Riverwalk construction
Developer George Heidgerken has signed permits to potentially allow initial work to proceed at a former industrial site in Oregon City.
Urbanism Next examining future of city planning
Urbanism Next, a University of Oregon initiative, is using a $1 million grant to establish a new center, expanding on work to examine the changes that could come with growth of autonomous vehicles, e-commerce and the sharing economy.
Portland could gain rental registration system
Portland鈥檚 City Council is due to consider on Wednesday whether to allocate $400,000 toward creating a citywide rental registration system while also extending protections for renters.
A walk on the Wildside
A boardwalk project at a 10-acre natural area is offering hands-on construction lessons while serving the community.
Five-story hotel in the works for downtown Beaverton
The Beaverton City Council has approved a development agreement with Portland developer Canterbury Hotel Group to build a five-story, 120-room hotel on the Westgate property near City Hall.
Willamette Falls master plan on track; dispute ongoing
Metro is moving toward approving a master plan for the Willamette Falls Riverwalk, even as the agency and its partners remain at an impasse with the landowner who controls the site.
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
