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County panel endorses Burnside Bridge replacement plan
Multnomah County has moved closer toward a project to replace the Burnside Bridge in downtown Portland with a seismically resilient span.
Plaza plans prove problematic
The Multnomah County Behavioral Health Resource Center proposal doesn鈥檛 adhere to guidelines, Portland design commissioners said at a hearing on Thursday.
One step closer to a new Burnside Bridge
A community task force on Monday voted to recommend construction of a long-span replacement, but without a temporary bridge to accommodate traffic.
Nonprofit found to make use of former Multnomah County jail
Helping Hands Reentry Outreach Centers has signed a five-year lease agreement for the former Wapato Jail building.
Construction Career Pathways Project plan gains Portland’s endorsement
Sixteen municipalities and public agencies are collaborating to devise a strategy for increasing career opportunities for traditionally underrepresented communities in the skilled construction workforce.
Burnside Bridge’s fate still to be determined
Multnomah County commissioners voted unanimously to approve moving forward on an environmental impact study of four remaining options to improve the bridge.
Burnside Bridge maintenance project reaches completion
Nearly three years of renovation and repair work to the Burnside Bridge is finally reaching completion.
Demolition next for Wapato Jail, owner says
Real estate magnate Jordan Schnitzer will demolish the Wapato Jail in about two months, he said Thursday, unless a social service provider steps up to operate it as a homeless shelter.
Portland, Multnomah County announce affordable housing projects
Officials announced Tuesday they will build or rehabilitate nine affordable housing developments that will provide approximately 930 subsidized apartments across Portland.
Contractor sought for downtown building renovation
Multnomah County is seeking a builder to renovate the Bushong & Co. building, in downtown Portland, so it can be used as a social service center.
$54 million school improvement project proceeding
The Sam Barlow High School renovation and expansion in east Multnomah County has come a long way in a year.
More affordable housing units on the way
Ground was broken Thursday in Portland鈥檚 Eliot neighborhood on the five-story, approximately 72,455-square-foot North Williams building.
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
