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Metro ballot measure splits industry
Metro鈥檚 $5 billion transportation measure has emerged as perhaps the hardest-fought local ballot issue, and one that has split real estate and construction interests.
Contractors will be exempt from Portland tax
City commissioners voted unanimously Thursday to amend city code to exempt construction companies from paying a 1 percent surcharge on gross revenue from retail sales within Portland.
Big builders placed under tax umbrella
The construction industry is pushing back on city guidance classifying contractors as 鈥榬etailers鈥� for a new surcharge.
Forum to focus on jobs in east Multnomah County
The Portland Business Alliance and the City Club of Portland will host a community forum on jobs in east Multnomah County.
Economist: Portland’s persistent housing crisis remains priority
A combination of low supply and high prices for housing in the Portland-metro area is the foremost economic problem facing policy makers, an economist said Wednesday.
Multnomah County pushes for homeless shelter
Multnomah County and city of Portland officials are eyeing a long-vacant warehouse near the Steel Bridge as a potential site for a 200-bed permanent homeless shelter.
Office building becomes temporary homeless shelter
With support from the city of Portland, Washington Center this week opened as a nighttime shelter for homeless men.
Costlier SDCs approved for Portland parks
The Portland City Council, in a split vote, this week approved a hike in system development charges (SDCs) on new development to support the city鈥檚 parks system.
Implementation for new parks SDCs extended to July 2016
The Portland City Council won鈥檛 vote whether to increase system development charges (SDC) for parks until Wednesday, but developers already have an extension.
Development may soon cost more
System development charge rate hikes are being proposed to increase Portland park space.
Developers cry foul at fee for new light-rail line, other projects
The Portland City Council on Wednesday heard the first reading on a new fee that will be assessed to any new construction or expansion project located near the new Portland to Milwaukie light-rail line. Despite concerns from property and business owners who say the fee will stop any new development dead in its tracks, the city has decided it will hold a final vote on the fee next week.
Land-use bills draw unexpected broad support
Land-use planning in Oregon is a lot like religion, says Sen. Chris Edwards. There's this side and that side, and never the two shall meet. This year in Salem, however, something new is afoot, and Edwards likes what he sees.
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
