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Salem issues $138K fine over removal of protected trees
Salem has issued a fine of more than $138,000 for the removal of 100-plus trees in south Salem.
Expert: State hazard tree removal program working
An independent forester hired to do a hasty review of the state's controversial hazard tree removal program has concluded that 96 percent of the 2,200 trees he recently examined were appropriately marked for removal.
More work ahead for Portland tree code
With Portland鈥檚 one-year-old tree code not working as intended, city officials will meet this month to look at tweaks.
Portland City Council set to consider greater tree protections
The Portland City Council on March 3 will hold a hearing on proposed city code amendments that would affect tree removals.
Salem Hospital expansion plan hits a snag
After gaining permission from the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals to demolish 90-year-old Howard Hall, Salem Health administrators learned this week that they cannot proceed with plans to create a large parking lot and remove nine significant trees.
Northwest Portland residents want to know if historic trees can be preserved
Members of the Northwest District Association are appealing a project to get clarification on how the Historic Land Commission views historic trees on properties.
Construction to start on Portland-Milwaukie light rail with tree removal
Construction work will start Monday at 7 a.m. on a portion of the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Project on Southwest Lincoln Street between First and Fourth avenues.
Trees cut down, planted for Portland-Milwaukie light-rail project
Early construction of the Portland-Milwaukie light-rail project will begin this week with the cutting of 60 trees in downtown Portland.
Neighbors try to save Monkey-puzzle tree
If you鈥檙e going to tear down a tree in a Portland neighborhood, you know there鈥檚 going to be a fight, even if you plan on planting more trees in the future.
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
