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Portland City Council agrees to fund part of Oregon Sustainability Center
Portland City Council today voted 3-2 in favor of a resolution supporting the Oregon Sustainability Center.
Will the city of Portland decide to own/fund part of the Oregon Sustainability Center?
The city will consider on Wednesday whether it will commit to owning a share of the Oregon Sustainability Center.
Portland bike share program would increase biking, if that is even possible
Portland City Council announced on Wednesday that the city is looking to fund a slew of transportation projects using federal and city funds, paving the way for better pedestrian, cyclist and freight traffic.
Portland City Council submits transportation projects for federal funding
Portland City Council approved a list of projects Wednesday to pass on for regional government Metro's approval as part of the Regional Flexible Funds program.
City approves urban renewal expenditure for Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Portland City Council voted 4-1 Wednesday to allow $2 million in urban renewal funds to be spent on plans for renovating Memorial Coliseum.
Hackers make commenting on city council agenda a breeze
The city of Portland will show off its legislative agenda app next Friday at the Open Source Convention, an annual convention that celebrates and shows off all things open source.
Eastside streetcar loop will be delayed, number of cars reduced
Portland City Council today approved a handful of changes to the Eastside Streetcar Loop project. The changes to contracts and intergovernmental agreements reflect complications in the project that will delay its completion and reduce streetcars on the 3.3-mile from six to five.
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.
City of Portland acquires army reserve center
Portland City Council today accepted the transfer of a 3.7-acre U.S. Department of Defense site in the Multnomah Village neighborhood.
Portland approves bond sale for new light-rail line
The Portland City Council is set to vote on Wednesday to authorize the sale of $45 million in bonds, which will help fund its share of the $1.4 billion Portland-to-Milwaukie light-rail project.
ICE facility faces lengthy process
A new federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility being proposed in the South Waterfront neighborhood has one tall hurdle to jump after neighbors had the opportunity to voice their safety concerns over the project.
Resident successfully lobbies city for emergency plan
East Portland resident Linda Bauer recently appealed the Portland Water Bureau's amendments to the Powell Butte Master Plan, which will help guide a $138 million construction project on one of Portland's largest natural areas.
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
