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Major projects continue at Multnomah County libraries; Central set to close again

Along with a new flagship library for East Multnomah County, work is planned or underway at several other locations. Read moreMajor projects continue at Multnomah County libraries; Central set to close again

Lake Oswego company plans ambitious hydrogen pipeline project

Obsidian Renewables is hoping to become a leader in hydrogen energy in the Pacific Northwest Read moreLake Oswego company plans ambitious hydrogen pipeline project

Going postal: wrecking crew arrives in Pearl District

Demolition of the Pearl District Post Office at Northwest Ninth and Hoyt proceeds apace, although a replacement developer has yet to be chosen. Read moreGoing postal: wrecking crew arrives in Pearl District

New Robin Hood Plaza underway in Old Town Sherwood

The plaza is set for the former Robin Hood Theater site at Southwest Pine and First streets. Read moreNew Robin Hood Plaza underway in Old Town Sherwood

St. Helens police consider 'what is needed compared to what is wanted' in new station

With an expected downsizing of the new public safety facility in St. Helens, Police Chief Brian Greenway still wants the extra space. Read moreSt. Helens police consider 'what is needed compared to what is wanted' in new station

Mark Prairie school repairs moving along

Two years after ice-laden oak trees smashed the roof of the historic 1879 Mark Prairie Schoolhouse, contractors for the all-volunteer Mark Prairie Historical Soci… Read moreMark Prairie school repairs moving along

LandWatch appeals Crooked River Ranch development

LandWatch of Oregon filed an appeal Jan. 17 to the Land Use Board of Appeals in hopes to block a 54-home development at the center of Crooked River Ranch.   Read moreLandWatch appeals Crooked River Ranch development

Catholic Charities, Providence join forces to build homeless housing in Newberg

Sited adjacent to Providence Newberg Medical Center; construction on the 50-unit complex set to begin in 2024

Kotek praises prototype affordable mass timber modular homes

An innovative, environmentally-friendly affordable housing pilot project was celebrated inside a sprawling warehouse at the Port of Portland’s Terminal 2 on Friday, Jan. 27.

Tunneling under Tualatin River to begin for water supply pipeline

A 2,000-foot tunnel under the Tualatin River will lay the groundwork — literally — for a future water supply for local cities.

Open house for $1.6m Washington County sidewalk project planned for Feb. 7

Washington County planners are inviting Cedar Hills residents to learn more about a sidewalk improvement project on Southwest Huntington Avenue, scheduled to begin later this year.

Ex Novo Brewing abandons Hillsboro taphouse plans

Ex Novo Brewing, the Portland-based craft beer maker that was supposed to open its first location in Hillsboro this year, has pulled out of a major development in downtown Hillsboro.

Universal Plaza to host Tigard Farmers Market, food carts

Plans are to open the 1.2-acre plaza this spring on Burnham Street

Sports collectibles, new beer shop on tap in Beaverton

A spate of new businesses are headed to Beaverton at the beginning of 2023, while others are changing up menus or adding on to existing facilities.

Multnomah County shares first look at new Gresham Library

Proposed 95,000-square-foot East County library to have auditorium, public plazas

Portland, Metro partner on four more local affordable housing projects

The Portland Housing Bureau expects to open four new affordable housing projects in the city funded in part by Metro’s regional housing bond between 2025 and 2029. They are planned to create an estimated 267 new units of affordable housing in…

Construction on 234 apartments in Milwaukie takes shape

Five buildings are already filling a 7-acre lot that has stood empty for decades in center of city

Planned re-striping, lane addition could shave minutes off Tualatin-Sherwood Road to I-5 commute

Construction of the $2 million project is expected this summer on the eastbound lane of Tualatin-Sherwood Road.

29 townhomes may take shape in Madras

City meets with developer to discuss potential townhome subdivision on S Adams Dr

LRS Architects designs affordable housing Canal Commons in Bend

The Portland-headquartered architecture firm balances sustainability with affordability.

Las Adelitas opens in Cully Neighborhood

A record high five projects supported by the Portland-voter-approved affordable housing bond measure opened in 2022. The most recent is the Las Adelitas in the city’s northeast Cully Neighborhood, which offers 142 units, including 18 with per…

Saltwood buildings anchor in Slabtown

Afuri Japanese ramen, Cosube cafe and surf shop come to Con-way Master Plan area.

Portland Art Museum starts work on Rothko Pavilion

The Portland Art Museum has begun work on a significant expansion and renovation project that is set to be completed in 2025.

Portland, Metro housing bonds show progress

A record number of voter approved affordable housing projects opened in the region in 2022. They were funded by bond measures passed by voters in Portland and Metro, the elected regional government that serves the urbanized portions of Multno…

GG's Deli building demolished to make way for Chipotle, Chase Bank

Oak Grove restaurant lasted for more than 50 years, but they recently sold the land to a developer

'Main Street, Green Street' project on track in Tigard

Phase 2 means new trees, sidewalks and more from Scoffins to Tigard streets

Abundance in Abbey Woods

Bethany master-planned community offers convenience, natural amenities

Future Ice Age Drive roadway in Sherwood to receive $3M from feds

The money will be added to other funds to construct a road running between Oregon Street and Southwest 124th Avenue.

99E project off and running

And so, it has begun.

Another datacenter company moving to Hillsboro

Joining a wave of other datacenter companies that have prioritized building in Hillsboro, Texas-based Aligned Data Centers has announced plans for a 108-megawatt campus to be built in the North Hillsboro Industrial Zone.

Groundbreaking to be held for new homes in Hillsboro

Sixteen similar homes are approaching completion on Southwest Denney Road in neighboring Beaverton.

Novus Apartments: now complete

Portland-based Scott Edwards Architecture, LMC Construction and Urban Asset Advisors complete $24 million project, adding 84 new units to Portland’s Woodstock neighborhood.

Segment of I-205 to close over weekend

The two southbound right lanes on Interstate 205 across Abernethy Bridge will close for about 16 hours beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Holgate Library breaks ground in Multnomah County

A major project is officially underway for Multnomah County Library with the groundbreaking of the Holgate Library.

Federal dollars to improve safety at 181st and Stark intersection

Gresham addresses dangers for pedestrians, cyclists, drivers

Despite design update, climate advocates still slam I-5 Rose Quarter project

Despite favorable design upgrades, environmental advocates say the Oregon Department of Transportation’s plans to widen Interstate 5 in the Rose Quarter are inconsistent with the state’s own climate goals.

Update: Korean church devasted by Jan. 3 fire in downtown Portland will be demolished this week

No one was injured in the three-alarm fire at Southeast Clay and 10th, Tuesday, Jan. 3.

West Linn citizens unhappy with city, district’s handling of Oppenlander

Friends of Oppenlander considers filing “friend of court brief” in ongoing lawsuit

Complete Highway 217 lane closures set for six hours on Jan. 12

Both directions between Greenburg Road and Highway 99W will shut down from 11 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, until 5 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 13

2022 IN REVIEW: Change coming to Jackson East

Hillsboro officially redesignated the Jackson East neighborhood as industrial land this year.

Feds giving $4 million for hundreds of new Milwaukie public housing units

100 of Oregon’s oldest public housing units transitioning into 500 new units on a 16-acre campus in Milwaukie, a net gain of 400 units

County major street improvement project selections expected in early 2023

Officials in Tigard, Tualatin and Sherwood are asking that six projects be funded

Metro Housing Bond ramped up in 2022

More than $650 million approved by voters spurs pair of East County developments

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