Multnomah County
Oregon’s Economy Surges Past National Growth Rate at 4.7% in Q3 2025
The Beaver State narrows its gap with national GDP growth as Portland’s tri-county metro area accounts for more than half of the state’s...
Washington State Holds Steady in Weakening Labor Market: 4.6% Unemployment Reflects Measured Deterioration
Analysis: While manufacturing sector sheds jobs, Washington maintains relative strength compared to Pacific Northwest neighbors despite rising joblessness Washington state’s labor market showed...
Oregon’s Unemployment Crisis Deepens: State Ranks Among Nation’s Worst
Analysis: Persistent job market weakness places Oregon in bottom tier nationally as manufacturing sector continues to shed workers Oregon’s unemployment situation has deteriorated...
224,000 SQFT Historic Commonwealth Building in Portland Sells for $6.5MM, 57% Below Assessed Value
A 224,122-square-foot office tower at 421 SW 6th Ave. in downtown Portland has sold for $6.5 million, according to Multnomah County public records....
Portland’s Julia West House Opens With 89 Units for Homeless Seniors and Recovery Programs
A 12-story downtown building aims to address rising homelessness among older adults with permanently supportive housing model Portland’s newest affordable housing development is...
Boeing’s Shadow: Pacific Northwest Manufacturing Navigates Between Legacy and Innovation in 2025
As the aerospace giant stumbles and tech grows, Washington and Oregon manufacturers face workforce disruption, changing trade patterns, and the question of what...
Proper Hotels Affiliate Lists 0.46-Acre Pearl District Development Site in Portland Previously Planned for 226-Room Hotel
Kor Group entity seeks buyer for 1202 NW Irving Street property, originally approved for 226-room hotel Portland’s real estate market is seeing another...
Portland Suburb’s Novel Housing Model Offers $250,000 Homes in Market Where Median Tops $526,000
Clackamas County development uses community land trust structure to make homeownership accessible to moderate-income buyers In a region grappling with one of the...
Portland’s Office Market Sinks to Historic Lows as Vacancy Reaches All-Time High
Leasing activity plummets while opportunistic investors circle distressed assets in a market transformed by remote work and economic headwinds Portland’s commercial office market...
Portland Public Schools Moves Forward with $16MM Center for Black Student Excellence Property Purchase
District seeks board approval for Albina neighborhood building to house ambitious educational initiative Portland Public Schools is requesting board approval to purchase a...
Portland’s Downtown Dilemma: Modest Gains Mask Deeper Challenges
The Rose City’s central district shows life, but competing data reveals a recovery more fragmented than many peer cities Portland’s downtown recovery defies...
Portland Industrial Market Shows Signs of Softening as Vacancy Hits Decade High
The Portland industrial real estate market exhibited signs of softening in the second quarter of 2025, with rising vacancy and availability rates, flat...
