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Building Blocks: New high school campus
A new campus for De La Salle North Catholic High School opened recently in Northeast Portland.
Officials welcome new county health building
Multnomah County's new health department headquarters building is now open in Old Town Chinatown.
Subcontractors sought for Beaverton project
Skanska USA is seeking bids from subcontractors for work on Beaverton鈥檚 new Public Safety Center.
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.
Gambetti, Platt appointed to Prosper Portland board
Francesca Gambetti, a project manager and partner at Shiels Obletz Johnsen, and Peter Platt, owner of the restaurant Andina, are the newest members of the Prosper Portland board.
County breaks ground on $93 million health building
The Gladys McCoy Building, which has been a decade in the making, will provide a much-needed upgrade from the Multnomah County Health Department's current downtown facility.
Boon expected for Multnomah County project
Portland Mayor Charlie Hales says City Council favors an ordinance that would allow a significantly taller health department building in Old Town Chinatown.
Northwest Academy looking to expand and consolidate
An independent middle and high school in downtown Portland may finally secure a forever home. The Northwest Academy, a nonprofit, currently leases space in five downtown buildings. Officials have applied […]
Public safety facility under construction in Gresham
Work on the Rockwood Public Safety Facility began last March in Gresham. The CMU and steel structure will house police support functions, including support for patrol officers in Rockwood, evidence […]
Streetcar line stands to be shortened after Lake Oswego council support shifts
Lake Oswego City Councilor Bill Tierney announced on Tuesday that he is withdrawing support for a proposed extension of Portland鈥檚 streetcar line into the city, essentially halting plans for the full project.
Portland school district site attracts PDC
The Portland Development Commission is looking into the possibility of purchasing a Portland Public Schools site in Northeast Portland from the school district and redeveloping it.
Gresham courthouse project keeps it simple
A long-awaited courthouse project in Gresham's Rockwood neighborhood will use energy efficient and inexpensive design features to come in under budget.
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
