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Walnut Park property eyed for mixed-use project
Multnomah County is considering options for a full-block redevelopment of property it owns at Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Killingsworth Street.
Burnside Bridge upgrade options pared down
Multnomah County officials are considering how to shore up the 17-mile 鈥淏urnside Corridor鈥� 鈥� Burnside Street from U.S. Route 26 to Gresham 鈥� as a 鈥渓ifeline鈥� through the Portland-metro area.
Landlords, tenants split policy victories
Landlords and tenants each earned a victory and a defeat last week in efforts to provide greater protections to renters.
Open house offers info about 2017 bridge project opportunities
With the Sellwood Bridge replacement project finished, Multnomah County is shifting its focus to three long-standing bridge projects in Portland. Multnomah County officials will hold an open house Thursday to […]
New Sellwood structure stands out in Bridgetown
ACEC Oregon on Wednesday named the Sellwood Bridge replacement, as submitted by T.Y. Lin International Group, its project of the year for 2016.
Burnside Bridge upgrades will protect ‘lifeline’
With two Burnside Bridge construction efforts set to kick off in 2017, much scrutiny is headed for the 90-year-old span.
Sellwood Bridge: out with the old
On Friday, the first of four sections of the old Sellwood Bridge was cut free, lowered with hydraulic jacks and hauled away by barge.
Multnomah County staff to vacate Portland Building
Multnomah County plans to vacate the Portland Building鈥檚 top two floors, which it has used since the troubled landmark was constructed in 1982. The move is tied to preparation for a $195 million reconstruction and seismic retrofit project.
Subcontractor outreach events planned by Multnomah County
Multnomah County will hold two subcontractor outreach events regarding upcoming transportation work and two large public projects.
Multnomah County project gets assist from the PDC
Multnomah County will receive $36.4 million from the Portland Development Commission for its new health department headquarters.
Finish line in sight for Sellwood Bridge project
Much of the heavy work for the $317 million Sellwood Bridge replacement project is done, and the team is expecting to finish in approximately 12 months.
Public input sought on Sandy Boulevard plans
Multnomah County transportation officials on June 23 will host an open house while seeking community input on road improvements to Northeast Sandy Boulevard in the cities of Fairview and Wood Village.
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
