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$548M Portland Public Schools construction bond fails
Portland voters on Tuesday rejected a $548 million bond measure being pitched by Portland Public Schools for full reconstruction of eight schools and upgrades at the other 77. But even though the no vote takes away potential construction jobs, some industry professionals questioned how much work it would have actually created.
Court rules for city of Portland in battle over property tax
The Oregon Tax Court on Monday ruled that the Portland Development Commission doesn't owe property taxes for fiscal 2010 on a downtown building that Multnomah County says has mistakenly received a property tax exemption since 2001. However, the court didn't make clear whether the city will owe property taxes on the property in the future.
AG finds realtor association’s fee lawful
The Oregon Association of Realtors has been cleared by Oregon Attorney General John Kroger to continue using mandatory membership fees to help gather signatures to put a tax-fighting measure on the 2012 ballot.
Property classification rule faulty, some say
Some real estate professionals say a state classification of warehouses and distribution facilities as manufacturing facilities unfairly charges excessive property taxes.
Real estate community says no to more taxes
The Oregon Association of Realtors and several local brokers and developers have formed a group determined to prevent the possibility of the state establishing a real estate transfer tax. They say such a tax would cripple a wobbly economic recovery.
Oregon City proposes property tax
The Oregon City City Commission is proposing a new property tax for the 90 commercial properties in the downtown core.
You want more jobs, but no more spending?
On the transportation beat I hear a lot of talk from government agencies about how important new transportation projects are for the economic growth of our region. In the comment […]
You want more jobs, but no more spending?
On the transportation beat I hear a lot of talk from government agencies about how important new transportation projects are for the economic growth of our region. In the comment […]
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
