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County board to vote on potential courthouse sale
The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners is due to vote Thursday whether to sell the Central Courthouse to a local investment group.
Key investment made in affordable housing
The Portland Housing Bureau is in the process of purchasing the Westwind Apartments 鈥� an Old Town Chinatown building with 70 single-room units 鈥� for $3 million.
Input sought on remaining Burnside Bridge options
Multnomah County is seeking public input on four options now being considered to improve the Burnside Bridge鈥檚 seismic readiness.
PropertyFit: a new tool to pay for building improvements
A financing tool formerly available only to public agencies is now available to private property owners seeking building improvements in Multnomah County.
Photos: Health department project progressing
The nine-story, 157,000 square foot Gladys McCoy Health Department Headquarters is currently being built on a half block parcel at Northwest Sixth and Hoyt Street. The project is adjacent to […]
Volunteers sought for Multnomah County task force
Multnomah County is looking for volunteers to serve on a community task force that will provide important input during the environmental study phase of the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge project.
Sauvie Island construction work affecting traffic
One of the Portland-metro area鈥檚 most popular summer destinations is facing some serious traffic congestion that will continue in upcoming months.
Towne Storage building fetches record price
Portland鈥檚 Towne Storage building last month traded for $62.75 million, according to Multnomah County records.
Burnside Bridge seismic options discussed
A policy group tasked with finding a way to establish a lifeline across the Willamette River in the event of a severe earthquake met with consultants to discuss the future of the 92-year-old Burnside Bridge.
Burnside Bridge seismic readiness group to meet
Multnomah County will hold the third meeting of the Policy Group for the Earthquake Ready Burnside Bridge study on Thursday.
Developer, Multnomah County complete $5M Wapato Jail sale
The Wapato Jail has officially become the property of Portland developer Marty Kehoe.
Multnomah County agrees to sell Wapato Jail
Multnomah County commissioners on Thursday voted to sell the 18.24-acre Wapato Jail property to Kehoe Northwest Properties for $5 million.
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
