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Transportation contractors face long road
With few major road projects moving ahead in Oregon, some firms are looking elsewhere for work.
Costlier SDCs approved for Portland parks
The Portland City Council, in a split vote, this week approved a hike in system development charges (SDCs) on new development to support the city鈥檚 parks system.
City hoping state will provide street money
After 14 months of work group meetings with citizens and public hearings to determine how to best use taxpayers鈥� dollars to pay for a backlog of city street work, Portland Mayor Charlie Hales announced Thursday that he and the City Council would instead look to the state for money.
City to hold off pursuit of advisory vote on street fund
The city opted not to file paperwork with Multnomah County to seek an 鈥渁dvisory vote鈥� on how to raise millions of dollars for Portland鈥檚 street fund, instead waiting to see what moves the Oregon Legislature makes when it convenes in February.
Money for streets hard to find
The city of Portland is continuing to engage citizens in the effort to find money for street maintenance.
Novick shares ideas to refine proposed street fee
Portland City Commissioner Steve Novick and Mayor Charlie Hales this summer are spearheading three work groups to learn more about how the proposed street fee could be tweaked.
Mayor delays vote on proposed charter amendment
Portland Mayor Charlie Hales, facing increased opposition over a planned street fee, last week tabled a vote on a proposed charter amendment that would dedicate street fee revenues toward road and sidewalk maintenance.
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
