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County calls on Corps to cancel planned lake drawdown
Marion County and Santiam Canyon cities ask the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to cancel its 2026 Detroit Reservoir drawdown, citing risks to water and recreation.
Critics: Staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at risk
Trump administration workforce cuts at federal agencies overseeing U.S. dams are threatening their ability to provide reliable electricity, supply farmers with water and protect communities from floods, employees and industry experts warn.
Office space in Portland leased to US Army Corps of Engineers
Suites L and M of the Ambassador Business Center were recently leased to US Army Corps of Engineers/General Services Administration for $1.95 million. The space totals approximately 8,854 square feet, located at 7515 NE Ambassador Place in Portland.
Willamette River water project gains federal aid
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding two sizable loans that will be used to help pay for $1.3 billion in Willamette Water Supply System improvements.
Willamette Falls construction permit sought
A coalition of government agencies led by Metro on Monday applied for a construction permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the first stage of the Willamette Falls Legacy Project.
Port of Coos Bay looking into marine terminal
The Port of Coos Bay is preparing to study the feasibility of building a marine terminal served by rail at the bay鈥檚 North Spit.
Group names Salem bridge its Project of the Year
The American Public Works Association鈥檚 Oregon chapter named the Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge its 2017 Project of the Year for projects in the $5 million to $25 million range.
Bring on the college graduates
A new crop of architecture and engineering graduates are finding plenty of job opportunities amid Portland鈥檚 building boom.
Portland’s levees require expensive fixes
Stakeholders are working to find a feasible solution to bring Portland levees up to federal standards.
A tribute to a submerged waterfall
Renowned designer Maya Lin recently spoke in Portland about her work for an Eastern Oregon project.
Second Place Infrastructure: Bonneville Dam Erosion Repairs
SUBMITTED?BY: J.E. MCAMIS Over the years, heavy flows of water had caused underwater erosion of the stilling basin floor and apron of the Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River, creating […]
Obama seeking to streamline permitting for federal projects
President Obama has launched an initiative that includes several steps designed to improve permitting and coordination among federal agencies for transportation projects.
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
