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Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
The resolution approved by the county's board of commissioners includes conditions on funding sources, community commitments, and project oversight.
Trail Blazers, city clash over Moda Center renovation funding
The NBA team and the city of Portland are in a stalemate over contributions to the project that could cost $600 million.
Photos: New East County Library arrives in Gresham
Multnomah County's 95,000-square-foot facility, a $163 million bond-funded development, features substantial mass timber and advanced technological elements.
Nearly $56 million in Portland Housing Bureau funds allocated
The Portland City Council has approved an ordinance allocating $55.9 million to the Portland Housing Bureau for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The funds will support various housing programs.
Bull Run project’s sustainability honored by national nonprofit
The Bull Run water filtration project in Multnomah County recently received an award from the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure. The facility is expected to become operational in 2029.
Lone Fir Cemetery in Portland gaining Chinese memorial
Construction has commenced on the Lone Fir Chinese Memorial in Southeast Portland. It will honor the memories of more than 3,100 people of Chinese ancestry once buried there.
Multnomah County advances $29.8M project in Portland
Construction of the Sobering and Crisis Stabilization Center is set to start soon in the Central Eastside Industrial District. This permanent Multnomah County facility will replace a temporary one and hold many more care stations.
Equity-focused architect launches Chromatogr谩fica
Chandra Robinson has left LEVER Architecture to start her own firm. She aims to collaborate with small firms and tackle many different types of projects.
Multnomah County seeking $5M grant for bridge project
Officials have applied for a federal BUILD grant to help pay for the design phase of a retrofit or replacement of the 111-year-old Stark Street Bridge.
$600M Moda Center renovation sought to keep Trail Blazers
Oregon lawmakers and others are pushing for substantial arena upgrades to keep the Trail Blazers in Portland and protect jobs, events and economic impact.
Goldman takes loss on Pearl District building
Goldman Sachs Asset Management sold a Pearl District mixed-use building at a 78% loss, underscoring continued repricing in Portland鈥檚 commercial real estate market.
County to create program for land use fee waivers
Multnomah County approved a new program allowing the planning director to reduce or waive land use fees for qualifying projects and organizations.
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
