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COVID-19 outbreak at employment department slows operations
An 11-person COVID-19 outbreak at the Wilsonville office of the Oregon Employment Department will likely cause further delays in handling claims, officials said.
Oregon’s unemployment rate lowest ever; construction adds 800 jobs
Oregon's unemployment rate for August was 3.8 percent, the lowest unemployment rate since comparable records began 42 years ago.
Construction helps Oregon hit lowest unemployment in 42 years
Oregon says its unemployment rate for July was the lowest in 42 years of keeping comparable records.
Oregon unemployment rate remains steady in October
The state鈥檚 seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped just 0.1 point to 8.6 percent in October, while nonfarm payroll fell by 2,400 jobs, according to the most recent report from the Oregon State Employment Department. Construction companies also cut back last month by 900 positions, though a loss of 1,400 is typical.
Oregon unemployment rate goes unchanged in June
Oregon鈥檚 construction industry saw minimal job growth in June as the state鈥檚 overall unemployment rate remained essentially unchanged.
Empty block in North Portland called the ‘Fremont Forest’
The block between North Fremont and Cook streets resembles a forest more than anything else. The vegetation isn鈥檛 just a layer of grass or a few small plants 鈥� whole trees have grown up inside the space, speaking to years of disuse 鈥� some residents have taken to calling it the "Fremont Forest."
Obama jobs bill could send $324.2M to Oregon public schools
Oregon public schools could be eligible for modernization and infrastructure improvement funds if President Obama鈥檚 American Jobs Act is approved by Congress.
Reactions mixed to Obama’s jobs plan for construction industry
Initial reaction was mixed to President Barack Obama's Thursday night jobs proposal that includes $105 billion for infrastructure and construction spending. Industry professionals say federal spending on construction projects is sorely needed, but they don't believe the jobs will last.
Construction employment outpacing other fields in Oregon
Construction employment continues to edge up slightly in Oregon, even as employment as a whole in the state stays in a holding pattern.
Employment increases in Portland, statewide
Both Oregon and the Portland-metropolitan area showed increases in employment through April, while the nation as a whole took a step back.
Unions anxiously await Intel work
With Intel remaining hush-hush on the details of its big Oregon projects, unions in the state are getting antsy. They worry they won't be able to supply enough workers needed for the company's $8 billion facilities expansion in Hillsboro.
Intel fab could shift Oregon construction jobs
Construction on Intel's new Fab D1X in Hillsboro could cause 6,000 to 8,000 construction workers to do the workplace shuffle, said John Killin, executive director of the local chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- 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
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
