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Kessinger reappointed to county planning board
Jim Kessinger will server another four-year term on Multnomah County's planning commission.
Multnomah County seeking input on permitting process
Multnomah County officials this month are seeking public input to help shape improvements for the permitting process for construction work on county-owned roads.
Limits being placed on Morrison Bridge traffic
Multnomah County officials plan to reduce the weight and speed limits on the Morrison Bridge in an effort to keep the bridge in service until the deteriorating lift span is replaced.
Portland span still needs long-term fix
Multnomah County engineers are still debating the best fix for the deteriorating Morrison Bridge deck.
2015 Newsmakers: Omega Morgan
When Multnomah County needed to replace the Sellwood Bridge while minimizing the impact on traffic that relied on the bridge, Omega Morgan stepped forward with a unique solution. Enter Omega Morgan with a unique solution.
Public can weigh in on Climate Action Plan
The six-week public comment period will soon open for the draft city of Portland and Multnomah County 2015 Climate Action Plan.
2015 Newsmakers: Deborah Kafoury
Deborah Kafoury stepped into the position of chairwoman of the Multnomah County Commission in 2014 with a big challenge on her hands. 鈥淚 think we’ve had in Multnomah County over […]
$20M affordable housing investment on tap
The Portland Housing Bureau is moving full steam ahead with plans to build more affordable housing in North and Northeast Portland.
Money for streets hard to find
The city of Portland is continuing to engage citizens in the effort to find money for street maintenance.
County courthouse site preference OK’d
Multnomah County commissioners on Thursday voted unanimously to approve the use of county-owned land at the west end of the Hawthorne Bridge for a new courthouse.
Best fix for Morrison Bridge still being sought
Multnomah County officials are holding off on major repairs to the Morrison Bridge until an investigation takes place to determine replacement materials for failing deck panels.
Multnomah County Planning Commission has spots open
Multnomah County鈥檚 land use planning division is seeking volunteers to fill two Planning Commission vacancies.
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
