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Plans abound for new sports stadiums across the US, carrying hefty public costs
A new wave of sports facility construction is underway. One driven, in part, by a race to keep up with rivals and one that could collectively cost taxpayers billions of dollars despite skepticism from economists that stadiums boost local economies.
Milwaukie turns to another league to fill baseball stadium
The saga to bring professional baseball to Milwaukie continues. The city鈥檚 negotiations with the Northwest League broke off last week when league officials were unable to provide a team by the city鈥檚 self-imposed deadline of July 31.
Curling club plans to build courts in Beaverton
The Evergreen Curling Club has signed a seven- to 15-year lease agreement with Harsch Investment Properties for a Beaverton warehouse space with approximately 10,000 square feet. The club will soon begin renovating the space to include three curling courts or and a bar/viewing room for socializing.
Sports facility construction to begin at new Sandy High School
As work wraps up on the $93 million Sandy High School replacement, the Oregon Trail School District is getting ready to start $6 million worth of athletic field construction.
Reynolds football stadium effort kicks off
Private money will be used to construct viable athletic facilities for Reynolds High School in Troutdale. The first phase calls for a football stadium and track, and the second phase calls for softball, baseball and soccer fields.
More people want minor league baseball in Vancouver
The support keeps piling to bring minor league baseball 鈥� and a $22.7 million publicly financed stadium 鈥� to Vancouver, Wash.
Development group supports minor league baseball in the ‘Couve
While key decision makers seem to be divided in Vancouver, Wash. 鈥� and Clark County 鈥� over whether to build a stadium to support minor league baseball, one local economic development group doesn鈥檛 see a downside.
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
