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Potential shift in community involvement looms
Developers and others weighed in recently on proposed code changes, which would diminish neighborhood associations鈥� influence in Portland.
Long-awaited affordable housing opening in Lake Oswego
After seven years of work, Northwest Housing Alternatives this week is preparing to open Oakridge Park 鈥� the first new affordable housing in Lake Oswego in three decades.
Chase proposes ‘canopy’ to make Hillsdale branch bigger
Southwest Portland residents and JPMorgan Chase have spent several months debating the design for a proposed bank branch at 6361 S.W. Capitol Highway, in the Hillsdale neighborhood. Now it looks like the bank may be able to circumvent much of the controversy by enlarging the branch鈥檚 building-to-parking-lot ratio with a canopy that would cover part of the lot.
Traffic issues slow development of Barbur Safeway store
A project is moving forward to replace an existing Safeway store with a completely new one at Barbur Boulevard and Capitol Hill Road in Southwest Portland. Residents have some concerns, but not with the supermarket chain鈥檚 plan.
Chase bank rethinking plan for branch in Hillsdale
Chase representatives have requested, again, that the city of Portland delay its decision about the bank鈥檚 application to build a branch in the Hillsdale neighborhood in Southwest Portland.
Central Catholic High School expansion plan OK’d by city
Portland City Council is set to approve Central Catholic High School's conditional-use master plan, despite concerns from residents about the school's proposal to build a parking lot.
Neighbors resist Chase Bank proposal in Hillsdale
A disagreement about the format of a proposed new Chase bank branch in Southwest Portland鈥檚 Hillsdale neighborhood seemed to be moving toward a potential compromise. After meeting with multiple groups of stakeholders, Chase had extended the deadline for public comment on its application by a month.
Salem approves new zoning type to aid city’s growth
Salem City Council on Monday voted 6-2 to pass an ordinance that creates a new zoning type 鈥揘eighborhood Center Mixed-Use. Most of the councilors believe the code change will help attract neighborhood-style businesses, and preserve open spaces and pedestrian-friendly streets.
Neighbors want Central Catholic to scrap expansion and scram
A neighborhood group is opposed to an expansion of Central Catholic High School in Southeast Portland and is petitioning for the school to sell its property and relocate.
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
