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Portland approves coliseum name change
Portland City Council today voted to change the name of Memorial Coliseum to Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
South Waterfront affordable housing funds OK’d
A long-stalled affordable housing project at Block 49 was approved for $23 million in city financing this week, and REACH Community Development expects to break ground this spring.
South Waterfront housing project faces council
A long-stalled, nearly $50 million affordable housing project planned for Portland's South Waterfront could begin construction this spring if Portland City Council approves a key development agreement.
Blazers’ development rights extended six months
Portland City Council has approved a six month extension to Portland Arena Management's development rights within the Rose Quarter.
City funding helps Gateway Green’s chances
A city of Portland promise of $198,110 per year for a planned bike park and recreational area near the Gateway area is giving the project the sure footing to move forward. The funding would pay for maintenance and operation, which project organizers say is the chief hurdle in getting the park completed.
Portland makes pitch to telecom company
Portland city officials met with representatives of CenturyLink on Wednesday to pitch Portland as a great place to locate the company's regional headquarters and the 200 employees that would come with it.
Portland to partner with Sustainability Center
Portland City Council has voted to form a partnership with the Oregon University System to move forward schematic design for the Oregon Sustainability Center.
Annexation of West Hayden Island moves ahead
Portland City Council on Thursday moved one step closer to annexing into the city more than 800 acres of undeveloped property on West Hayden Island.
Portland approves plan to ban plastic bags
Portland City Council today unanimously approved a resolution to ban single-use plastic checkout bags in the future.
Portland merges two commissions
The city of Portland plans to combine the Portland Planning Commission with the joint city-Multnomah County Sustainability Development Commission.
Portland approves electric-vehicle friendly plan
Portland City Council today will vote on whether to adopt new policies to drive forward adoption of electric vehicles.
Bond measure would fund Portland fire station
Portland City Council today voted to put a $72.4 million bond measure on the November ballot, part of which will pay to construct a new fire station and new emergency response center.
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
