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Oregon City Bridge to shut down for 2 years
A $10.6 million project to renovate the 90-year-old Oregon City Bridge is scheduled to start Saturday. The work will shut down the bridge for up to two years, but officials hope when it's finished it will revitalize communities in Oregon City and West Linn.
Historic photos of Oregon City Bridge construction
These photo shows the construction of the Oregon City arch bridge that replaced the original Oregon City Bridge. The Oregon Department of Transportation examined several photos of the bridge construction in 1922 in order to restore some of the features - like the lights, which had been removed - when the bridge is rebuilt. The bridge's eight pylons will also be recast and replaced as part of the r[...]
ODOT plans meeting around Championship game
The Oregon Department of Transportation has scheduled a new meeting for residents in West Linn and Oregon City to discuss the two-year shutdown of the Oregon City Bridge, which begins on Jan. 15.
Oregon City taking long overdue count of historic buildings
Oregon City this month will begin a survey of its historic properties, updating a list unchanged for nearly 30 years. At least 1,500 properties over 50 years old will be documented and possibly be made eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
Former mayor wants to rein in urban renewal
A former mayor of Oregon City, at 82 years old, is spearheading a ballot initiative that would require a vote from Clackamas County residents to approve new urban renewal areas or change existing ones.
Main Street program goes mainstream
Cities throughout Oregon are participating in the state's Main Street program, which offers assistance for efforts to revitalize historic commercial districts.
Biomass developer backs off Oregon City site
After fielding a flurry of concerns from residents of Oregon City, a developer has decided against building a biomass facility there. S & H Logging is looking elsewhere to site the facility, which would convert wood waste into renewable diesel.
End of the Oregon Trail to downsize
Since the End of the Oregon Trail site has never had enough money to operate, the city of Oregon City recently commissioned a study to find an economically sustainable way to reopen the site to the public.
Oregon City mall close to groundbreaking
A proposed mall in Oregon City in the planning stages for more than six years could make some headway before the end of the year.
Oregon City project sees new light
The Cove will be a $160 million mixed-use development consisting of 78,000 square feet of commercial development and about 400 residential units on 45 acres of city-owned waterfront property.
Oregon City proposes property tax
The Oregon City City Commission is proposing a new property tax for the 90 commercial properties in the downtown core.
Oregon City awnings
A one-story building in downtown Oregon City is getting four new awnings from Rose City Awning, which was founded in Portland in 1954.
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- 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
