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Portland Housing Bureau leadership change on tap
Quisha Light is set to become interim director of the Portland Housing Bureau after the current one, Michael Buonocore, steps down to become executive director of Home Forward.
Bull Run construction delays, $450M cost increase expected
An extensive land use process has slowed construction of the city of Portland's water filtration plant project that is now expected to cost $2.56 billion.
Bull Run water project faces new legal appeal
Opponents of the $2.1B Bull Run water plant have filed another appeal, challenging the county鈥檚 approval of the Portland Water Bureau鈥檚 project.
Bull Run water project gets green light to resume
Construction of Portland鈥檚 $2.1 billion Bull Run water project will resume following a decision by a Multnomah County hearings officer.
Portland orders halt to Bull Run construction
The Portland Water Bureau on Friday ordered a halt to construction at the $2.1 billion Bull Run Filtration Project after an adverse land-use ruling.
Portland to pay $200K after developer sues for open records
Portland leaders have unanimously agreed to pay $200,000 in attorney fees after a doomed bid to avoid releasing decades-old legal documents.
New Portland water treatment system comes online
The Portland Water Bureau has completed upgrades to its Lusted Hill treatment facility intended to reduce lead exposure in home drinking water.
Portland Water Bureau names new chief engineer
Jodie Inman, a 13-year Portland Water Bureau veteran, recently took over the department鈥檚 lead engineering role.
$727 million federal loan to aid Portland project
The Portland Water Bureau recently obtained the largest Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan ever from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Portland Water Bureau’s chief engineer honored
Teresa Elliott is preparing to retire. Recently, she was named the 2020 Government Engineer of the Year by the American Society of Civil Engineers鈥� Oregon Section.
Forging a new path deep in the river
The discovery of sediments unsuitable for drilling led the project team to adjust its plans for a Portland pipeline in the Willamette River.
Massive project still moving ahead smoothly
The team is approaching the end of major construction on a new Washington Park reservoir expected to begin service next year.
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
