Downtown Astoria launches revitalization effort
The Astoria Downtown Historic District Association tapped Portland-based Civilis Consultants to go through the city's down block by block in order to identify ways to attract visitors and economic development.
Swing vote may bring Walmart to Oregon coast
The Warrenton Planning Commission on Thursday voted to let retailer Wal-Mart build a store along Oregon Route 101
What exactly is ‘blight?’ Oregon needs a new definition
I’ve been a student of urban renewal and tax increment financing for the past three years, trying quickly to take in an extensive and complex topic. And even though I’ve […]
What exactly is ‘blight?’ Oregon needs a new definition
I’ve been a student of urban renewal and tax increment financing for the past three years, trying quickly to take in an extensive and complex topic. And even though I’ve […]
Warrenton commercial development planned
The Edmonds, Wash.-based First Western Development Services will be developing a 53,000-square-foot commercial complex just west of Astoria, in Warrenton.
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
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- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization — 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







