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Trail Blazers, city clash over Moda Center renovation funding
The NBA team and the city of Portland are in a stalemate over contributions to the project that could cost $600 million.
Hillsboro’s data center vacancy at just 1 megawatt
Hillsboro鈥檚 data center market ended 2025 with a 0.2 percent vacancy rate, according to a recent report, underscoring insatiable demand in the sector and constrained supply.
ODOT advances I-5 Rose Quarter project with $167M
Phase 1B of the I-5 Rose Quarter Improvement Project will move ahead with state funding for bridge widening, seismic upgrades, an auxiliary lane extension and more despite budget uncertainties.
Multnomah County advances $29.8M project in Portland
Construction of the Sobering and Crisis Stabilization Center is set to start soon in the Central Eastside Industrial District. This permanent Multnomah County facility will replace a temporary one and hold many more care stations.
$600M Moda Center renovation sought to keep Trail Blazers
Oregon lawmakers and others are pushing for substantial arena upgrades to keep the Trail Blazers in Portland and protect jobs, events and economic impact.
Industry-backed research group expands Oregon policy role
The Common Sense Institute is expanding its role in Oregon policy debates, offering data-driven research on the economy, labor and major projects.
Oregon legislators pass sizable transportation bill
The $791 million transportation funding bill will halt ODOT layoffs and keep roads open. Drivers will face higher taxes and fees.
Transportation budget special session gets off to rocky start
Oregon lawmakers are considering a pay-per-mile road usage charge for electric vehicles to address transportation funding shortfalls.
I-5 Rose Quarter project faces $412 million funding loss
The massive transportation improvement project in Portland will lose federal funding because of Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," putting its future 鈥� including the Albina cover 鈥� in doubt.
Emergency transportation bill will ditch tolls, Kotek says
As lawmakers prepare for an Aug. 29 special session focused on funding ODOT operations, Gov. Tina Kotek indicates a 2017 tolling law is on the chopping block.
Gov. Kotek calls special session for transportation
Gov. Tina Kotek will call a special session Aug. 29 in the hopes of passing a funding bill that averts ODOT layoffs and stabilizes Oregon鈥檚 transportation system.
Key legislator floats tolling repeal and special session
Sen. Mark Meek supports a special session on transportation if Oregon repeals its tolling law amid budget shortfalls and ODOT layoffs.
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
