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Rental housing conflict simmering
While defenders of tenants' rights push for rule changes, landlords warn that property management will suffer.
Oregon transportation package details being addressed
The legislative committee devising a transportation package for Oregon wants accountability measures that would track project spending and demonstrate to the public that bids are being awarded to Oregon businesses.
Architects, engineers tracking state bills
House Bill 2153 and Senate Bill 382, which are being floated during the 2017 Oregon legislative session, could directly impact the engineering and architecture industries.
Kotek faces off with landlords, developers
Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek encountered a skeptical audience of apartment landlords and developers during a speaking engagement on Friday.
Lawmakers: tenant protection is top of mind
Several rent control measures will be considered during the upcoming legislative session.
Idle hours: rural Oregon battling congestion
Leaders will soon look at how federal air quality money is allotted in rural communities to ease congestion.
Roadblock: Labor shortage could hamper Oregon
Lawmakers are planning for a massive state transportation package next year, but a lack of skilled workers may hold up construction.
New bill puts wage thieves in the crosshairs
SB 1587-B contains a package of policy tools intended to combat wage and hour violations.
State preparing Salem property for redevelopment
The Oregon State Hospital's North Campus, now considered surplus, will be cleaned up and sold.
State inclusionary zoning bill waiting on Senate
The use of zoning to advance affordable housing is a hot issue in the Oregon Legislature this session, and House Bill 2564 would give jurisdictions more teeth to require it. The bill passed the House and is now in the Senate rules committee.
Interior design licensing still being sought
Efforts to create a state-approved licensing program for interior designers have stalled while advocates revamp proposed legislation in hopes that it will be more palatable to Oregon lawmakers.
A push for preservation assistance
Proposed legislation for the 2015 session would create a state historic rehabilitation fund in Oregon.
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
