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State commission backs comprehensive plan
Portland鈥檚 2035 Comprehensive Plan is one step closer to taking effect after a favorable ruling last week from the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission.
Homebuilders challenge Eugene’s growth boundary
A dispute regarding whether Eugene鈥檚 urban growth boundary should include additional land for housing is coming to the state land use board.
Developer ends plan to build Troutdale power plant
The developer looking to build and operate a natural-gas-fired power plant at a Troutdale industrial park has abandoned that plan.
A potential game changer for Oregon cities
Land use experts say a ruling by the Oregon Court of Appeals allowing Scappoose to add 380 acres inside its urban growth boundary could have a significant impact around the state.
Wizer Block gets go-ahead from Court of Appeals
The Oregon Court of Appeals this week upheld a decision by the Land Use Board of Appeals to allow the $92 million development to proceed in Lake Oswego.
UPDATED: OSU set to break ground on new Bend campus
Construction crews will soon break ground on the new Oregon State University-Cascades campus in Bend despite the potential for another appeal of project approval.
OP-ED: A major victory for the construction industry
On Aug. 6, the Oregon Court of Appeals in FountainCourt Homeowners’ Association v. FountainCourt Development LLC, handed down a decision making clear that standard-form liability insurance policies cover construction defect […]
Dunn Carney adds Adina Matasaru
Adina Matasaru has joined Dunn Carney as an associate. Matasaru received her law degree from Willamette University College of Law. She previously served as a clerk for Judge Darleen Ortega […]
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
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- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
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- 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
