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Portland’s big freeway battle
Critics are questioning the validity of the $450 million I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project.
Public hearing on tap for I-5 project plans
The Oregon Department of Transportation next month will hold a public hearing to receive testimony on exempting the massive I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project from normal competitive bidding procedures.
Oregon transportation chief resigns after 13 years in role
Oregon Transportation Director Matthew Garrett says he will resign from the Oregon Department of Transportation by the end of June.
Many parties working to transform a community
A team including Hennebery Eddy Architects on Monday presented Albina Vision plans to the Portland Historic Landmarks Commission.
Bidding open for Interstate 205 paving project
The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a general contractor for a project expected to cost between $5 million and $10 million.
Bidding open for Troutdale bridge construction
The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking a general contractor for an Interstate 84 bridge project in Troutdale.
Fresh paint coming for historic Yaquina Bay Bridge
The Oregon Department of Transportation is preparing for a project to repaint the historic Yaquina Bay Bridge in Newport.
Barbur Boulevard may gain light-rail tracks
A steering committee voted Monday to approve a route recommendation for the Southwest Corridor light-rail line proposed to run between downtown Portland and Tualatin.
Portland-metro tolling debate on tap in John Day
The Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC) on Aug. 16 will take up the contentious issue of tolling Portland-metro interstate highways at a meeting hundreds of miles away, in John Day.
Contractor draws fines for extended I-205 lane closures
A Woodburn-based contractor is facing $13,000 in state fines after an equipment failure in Portland on Monday caused a miles-long traffic backup on Interstate 205 southbound lanes.
‘Excitement’ building for Newberg project
Growing health care needs have incited Providence Health & Services to add a three-story medical clinic on its campus.
Beam Development chosen to tackle ODOT blocks
Beam Development will take the lead in developing three vacant blocks in the Central Eastside Industrial District.
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
