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Redevelopment in the works near PSU
The Portland Development Commission and Portland State University are teaming up to tackle six sites.
Substantial diversity achieved for orange line construction
TriMet awarded $170 million in contracts to minority-owned firms, women-owned firms or disadvantaged business enterprises for the Portland-Milwaukie light-rail project.
Milwaukie prepping for orange line
Milwaukie city officials are looking to encourage development ahead of the arrival of light rail.
First section of waterfront path wrapping up
Major construction on the first segment of the planned South Waterfront Greenway is scheduled to finish this month, in anticipation of the pedestrian and bicycle path opening next spring.
Eyes on the orange line
Developers see potential in the transit corridor being built between Southeast Portland and Milwaukie.
A transportation quandary
Central Eastside stakeholders are wary of city staffers鈥� proposed changes to their district.
An exercise in bridge engineering
Portland State University students recently built a 44-foot-long, wooden, cable-stayed bridge model.
TriMet’s bid to build off-street bus layover facility stalls
TriMet officials have abandoned plans to construct an off-street bus layover site in Northeast Portland after investigating the potential cost and consulting with neighbors.
TriMet proposing to create off-street facility for bus drivers
TriMet General Manager Neil McFarlane on Wednesday presented a proposal to create an off-street bus layover site at Northeast Lombard Street and Sixth Avenue.
Where a building and nature meet
On Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard, builders and designers are being challenged to transform an abandoned used car lot into a transit facility that looks like an urban forest.
Proposed bond would help pay for Portland parks maintenance
Portland City Council soon will vote whether to put before voters a Portland Parks & Recreation bond measure that would provide millions of dollars for major maintenance at playgrounds, pools, trails and Pioneer Courthouse Square.
OP-ED: Transit agency increasing capacity safely
As large capital projects start, the preparation for the safety of workers constructing the job is paramount.聽Preparing a safety program that meets the project and code requirements, and functions […]
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
