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McLoughlin Promenade wall gets facelift
It took a Great Depression-era program to build the McLoughlin Promenade wall that frames Oregon City's signature sights. Fixing that badly deteriorated wall took a Great Recession program.
Oregon City library moving for mall renovation
The building that houses the Oregon City Library is scheduled to be demolished in the coming months. The demolition will make way for a Safeway grocery store in Danielson's Hilltop Mall, a strip mall where the library is located in southern Oregon City.
Historic Oregon City train depot relocates
The historic South Pacific Railroad freight depot in Oregon City has moved for the fourth time in its lifetime, this time to Oregon City's Amtrak Station.
Restaurant in Oregon City
A vacant storefront on Main Street in downtown Oregon City will soon be a Vietnamese restaurant. Pho Thi will be open by the end of the month in a 1,900-square-foot space at 716B Main St.
Oregon City bridge a tight squeeze
The Oregon Department of Transportation is accepting bid proposals for work to repair the Oregon City Bridge. The project set to begin this summer will be the first major repair in the bridge's 88-year history.
Oregon City Rivers project suspended
Developer CenterCal announced yesterday it is suspending the Rivers project in Oregon City. Principal Fred Bruning blamed division in the city council that "seems to be causing factions to appear within the community," according to a letter Bruning wrote to the city.
Oregon City Rivers project suspended
Developer CenterCal announced yesterday it is suspending the Rivers project in Oregon City. Principal Fred Bruning blamed division in the city council that "seems to be causing factions to appear within the community," according to a letter Bruning wrote to the city.
Oregon City seeking use for historic building
Oregon City has formed a task force to decide what new use the historic Carnegie Center can serve.
Oregon City business owners concerned about bridge closure
Business owners in Oregon City are still fuming over the Oregon Department of Transportation鈥檚 plans to shut down and repair the historic Oregon City Arch Bridge for two years. Owners acknowledge that the bridge needs work. But they鈥檙e concerned their businesses will suffer greatly when one of the city鈥檚 two major routes to the Portland area is closed temporarily.
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
