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Police suggest ‘trespass agreements’ to deal with squatters
In light of a rash of illegal occupations of vacant structures, Portland police want property owners to get 鈥渢respass agreements鈥� so that officers can enter the premises and arrest squatters immediately.
What exactly is this Shemanski people want to occupy?
Occupy Portland made an attempt to re-occupy another park this past weekend. This time, it was in Shemanski Park, a name that led many Portlanders wondering: "Wait, what and where is Shemanski Park?"
7 things you may not know about the 鈥榮tructurally deficient’ Steel Bridge
The Steel Bridge was awash with protesters today, attempting to (among other things) raise awareness of its "structurally deficient" status. The bridge is old, but before we consign it to the dustbin of history, let's take a few moments to reflect on why the Steel Bridge is one of the neatest bridges in Bridgetown.
Photos: Occupy Portland protest on Steel Bridge
Protesters against job cuts gathered this morning on the eastern side of the Steel Bridge near Portland's Rose Quarter.
Steel Bridge protest shines light on infrastructure crisis
Demonstrators plan to line the Steel Bridge in order to raise awareness about its 鈥渟tructurally deficient鈥� status and recent cuts to the Portland Bureau of Transportation鈥檚 discretionary budget.
Occupy Portland push comes to shove, and it’s all about money
Today Mayor Sam Adams gave Occupy Portland until 12:01 A.M. on Sunday to vacate Chapman and Lownsdale Squares. The announcement is a reversal of Adams鈥� earlier willingness to ignore city ordinances regarding after-hours camping in public parks. Other issues aside, one thing that could have driven the mayor鈥檚 decision is that Occupy Portland has had a very real economic cost, one that could pot[...]
Parks where Occupy Portland is camped have long history
In an open letter to Occupy Portland on Monday, Parks Commissioner Nick Fish claimed the demonstration is causing an estimated $19,000 in damage to Chapman and Lownsdale squares. Fish went out of his way to laud the efforts of the protesters, writing that he "support[s their] Constitutional right to conduct peaceful protests" and "applaud[s] Occupy Portland's commitment to nonviolence."
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
