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Portland now owner of Made in Oregon sign
The city of Portland now officially owns the Made in Oregon sign, which will soon be known as the Portland Oregon sign.
Hung Far Low sign soon to be rehung
The Hung Far Low sign will hang once more in Portland's Chinatown, with an unveiling of the sign at the First Thursday art event on Sept. 2.
Old Town building to be demolished
The Portland Development Commission announced today it is seeking bids for the demolition of the former Oregon Mountain Community building on Block 8 in Old Town.
Uwajimaya closer to building Old Town store
Representatives of Uwajimaya, the Asian grocer headquartered in Seattle, signed a letter of intent on Friday with the Portland-based Sockeye Development to put a store in Portland's Old Town.
Portland’s Old Town/Chinatown not the first inhabited by Chinese
The area of downtown Portland known as Chinatown/Old Town wasn’t the first place settled by Chinese immigrants in Portland. This weekend, I took a walking tour of Portland’s Chinatown with […]
Portland’s Old Town/Chinatown not the first inhabited by Chinese
The area of downtown Portland known as Chinatown/Old Town wasn’t the first place settled by Chinese immigrants in Portland. This weekend, I took a walking tour of Portland’s Chinatown with […]
What to do with Portland’s big hole in the ground
Our newest reporter Nick Bjork reports that the Portland Development Commission is sticking with its current digs in Old Town rather than moving to Tom Moyer's posh Park Avenue West.
What to do with Portland’s big hole in the ground
Our newest reporter Nick Bjork reports that the Portland Development Commission is sticking with its current digs in Old Town rather than moving to Tom Moyer's posh Park Avenue West.
Dirty Duck tentatively approved for demo
City council has tentatively approved a permit for the demolition of the Kiernan Building, also known as the Dirty Duck Tavern.
Trouble ahead for the Dirty Duck
The former home of the Dirty Duck is targeted for demolition to clear space for a LEED-certified homeless shelter, though an advisory panel may recommend saving the World War I-era […]
New Couture
A new eatery and watering hole is moving into a former restaurant space in Old Town/Chinatown. Couture, a bar and lounge at the corner of Northwest Couch Street and Fourth […]
Friends of Urban Renewal ends its fight
A men's shelter is among the projects expected to move forward now that a grassroots organization has settled its beef with the city concerning how urban renewal area money should be used.
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
