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Moda Center debate ramps up
Portland city councilors debate funding and ownership contributions for $120 million Moda Center renovations amid public division and Trail Blazers' future.
New state laws help Woodburn and other cities add housing
House Bill 4035, recently signed into law, includes an amendment that will allow Woodburn to bring 120 acres inside its urban growth boundary. That is expected to lead to construction of hundreds of homes.
Oregon judge nixes Kotek’s order requiring use of PLAs
Marion County Circuit Court Judge Thomas Hart has struck down Gov. Tina Kotek鈥檚 executive order requiring project labor agreements be used for large state infrastructure projects.
Oregon lawmakers create proposal to overcome ODOT shortfall
To close a $288 million budget gap at ODOT, legislators want to redirect funds and keep positions vacant, avoiding layoffs but delaying projects.
$600M Moda Center renovation sought to keep Trail Blazers
Oregon lawmakers and others are pushing for substantial arena upgrades to keep the Trail Blazers in Portland and protect jobs, events and economic impact.
Oregon legislators pass sizable transportation bill
The $791 million transportation funding bill will halt ODOT layoffs and keep roads open. Drivers will face higher taxes and fees.
Transportation budget special session gets off to rocky start
Oregon lawmakers are considering a pay-per-mile road usage charge for electric vehicles to address transportation funding shortfalls.
Emergency transportation bill will ditch tolls, Kotek says
As lawmakers prepare for an Aug. 29 special session focused on funding ODOT operations, Gov. Tina Kotek indicates a 2017 tolling law is on the chopping block.
Gov. Kotek calls special session for transportation
Gov. Tina Kotek will call a special session Aug. 29 in the hopes of passing a funding bill that averts ODOT layoffs and stabilizes Oregon鈥檚 transportation system.
Key legislator floats tolling repeal and special session
Sen. Mark Meek supports a special session on transportation if Oregon repeals its tolling law amid budget shortfalls and ODOT layoffs.
ODOT cancels projects, lays off staff amid funding crisis
The Legislature's failure to pass a transportation bill triggers ODOT layoffs, roadwork cancellations, and service cuts across the state, with winter impacts looming.
Oregon housing production office opens
The new Housing Accountability and Production Office is intended to help boost housing supply and enforce laws supporting statewide development.
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
