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Union coalition urges state to approve methanol plant
A coalition of about 25 national and international unions wants Washington state officials to approve plans for a $2 billion methanol refinery in Kalama, Washington.
Permanent offshore oil drilling ban OK’d by Oregon lawmakers
Oregon state lawmakers on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a permanent offshore oil drilling ban as the Trump administration forges ahead with a plan that could open up the Pacific coast for petroleum exploration and extraction.
Decline in gas consumption puts road funding in question
According to a report released today by the Sightline Institute, gasoline consumption in Oregon and Washington has been 鈥渆ssentially flat鈥� since 1999, though there have been some small yearly variations.
Clean economy doesn’t want no stinkin’ cross-country pipeline
A fight is brewing this summer against a proposed pipeline that would carry oil from Alberta, Canada tar sands down to the Gulf Coast in Texas for processing.
Oil spill in Montana grows, as does doubt in Exxon Mobil’s technology
The L.A Times reported today that the Exxon Mobil pipeline rupture that spilled 42,000 gallons of oil into the Yellowstone River near oil-refinery town Laurel, Mont., has spread 15 miles from the initial leak鈥�5 miles farther than Exxon initially announced. Some sources claim it has gone as far as 150 miles. Though no official reason for the leak has been released, officials speculate that higher[...]
BP snags stimulus money for project
Developers of a planned hydrogen-powered electricity facility in California have received a $308 million federal grant. The only problem is the co-owner of the project is none under than BP, […]
BP snags stimulus money for project
Developers of a planned hydrogen-powered electricity facility in California have received a $308 million federal grant. The only problem is the co-owner of the project is none under than BP, […]
Could we stop offshore drilling?
In the wake of the BP oil disaster, legislators and even the President are backing off on plans for offshore drilling. Oregon has maintained a strict no-drill policy along its […]
Could we stop offshore drilling?
In the wake of the BP oil disaster, legislators and even the President are backing off on plans for offshore drilling. Oregon has maintained a strict no-drill policy along its […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
