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University students to present Burnside Bridge concepts
A Portland State University School of Architecture exhibit of student designs for a new Burnside Bridge will take place on Wednesday.
Scholarship available for minority business owner
Portland architecture, engineering, design and planning firm Mackenzie is partnering with Multnomah County to offer a minority business owner the chance to attend a business workshop.
Multnomah County open house canceled
Due to snow and ice, an open house about Multnomah County鈥檚 20-year capital improvement plan for its roads scheduled for tonight in Corbett has been canceled.
A Band-Aid for a transportation lifeline
Ahead of a potential rehab or replacement project, Multnomah County is addressing issues plaguing the Burnside Bridge.
Supportive housing projects in the works
Three agencies are financially supporting two projects that combine new housing with mental health services in an effort to fight chronic homelessness.
Portland clamps down on construction emissions
Contractors are working to adjust to new rules requiring cleaner diesel equipment on sizable city of Portland construction projects.
Multnomah County sells surplus building
Seattle-based Urban Renaissance Group and private equity firm Gaw Capital USA, in a joint venture, have purchased the Gladys McCoy Building, in downtown Portland.
Burnside Bridge receiving more improvements
Crews from Hamilton Construction and its subcontractors are repairing the concrete underside of the 92-year-old Burnside Bridge.
Four Burnside Bridge options still on the table
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners gave the go-ahead Thursday for further exploration of four final alternatives for either seismic retrofitting or replacing the Burnside Bridge.
Municipalities move to limit diesel construction emissions
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners and the Portland City Council last week passed parallel resolutions committing the local governments to establish a Clean Air Construction Procurement Standard.
Multnomah County seeking drainage improvements
Drainage repairs will be performed in Troutdale on a section of road at the junction of Southeast Stark Street and South Troutdale Road between Sept. 26 and Oct. 12.
Multnomah County planning commissioners sought
The Multnomah County Planning Commission is seeking three new members to provide oversight of rural land use issues.
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
