Katherine Devlin – CEG Editorial Assistant - Tue October 23, 2018
Oregon Logging Conference Opens Registration for 81st Annual Event
Forest industry professionals will gather at the Lane County Events Center and Fairgrounds in Eugene, Ore., for the 81st annual Oregon Logging Conference Feb. 21 to 23, 2019. This year's theme is “Building Products for Building Futures.”The event offers educational opportunities, panel sessions, seminars and outside hands-on training workshops....
Associated Press - Tue September 25, 2018
Work Under Way on New Crime Lab in Pendleton, Oregon
LA GRANDE, Ore. (AP) Construction has begun on the new Oregon State Police crime lab in Pendleton. The Observer reports Fortis Construction Inc. has started work on the foundation of the nearly $1.25 million project....
Associated Press - Tue September 25, 2018
Oregon House Speaker Spurs Talks on Interstate Bridge
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek wants to sit down with Washington lawmakers before the end of the year to further discussions about replacing the Interstate Bridge. The Portland Democrat said at a transportation forum that she welcomes a renewed commitment from Washington legislators who appear ready to start talking about replacing the Interstate 5 bridge connecting the two states, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported....
Oregon.gov - Tue September 25, 2018
ODOT, TGM Award Planning Grants to 13 Communities
Thirteen communities across Oregon — from Ashland to Ontario — have been awarded Transportation and Growth Management Program grants to fund transportation and land use planning projects. The Transportation and Growth Management Program (TGM), a partnership between the Department of Land Conservation and Development and the Oregon Department of Transportation, awards grants to support communities working to create vibrant, livable places where people can walk, bike, take transit or drive where they want to go....
Bandit Industries - Fri August 31, 2018
WTD Equipment Joins Bandit's Dealer Network
WTD Equipment has joined Bandit's growing dealer network to supply hand-fed chippers and stump grinders to the Pacific Northwest with two locations, in Portland, Ore., and in Monroe, Wa. “WTD Equipment has a deep commitment to the hardworking tree care professionals in the northwestern United States, and now they will be able to supply the best hand-fed wood chippers and stump grinders in the industry to their customers,” said Jason Morey, Bandit sales manager....
Lori Tobias – CEG Correspondent - Tue August 28, 2018
Historic Columbia River Highway Needs Modern Updates
Efforts to complete a proposed 570-ft. tunnel and trail alternative as part of the Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail have some reflecting on the challenging task workers faced in completing Oregon's Historic Columbia River Highway 100 years ago....
Office of Oregon Rep. Peter DeFazio - Tue July 31, 2018
Rep. Defazio Announces Increase in Funding for Oregon's Small Ports
June 11, Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR-4) announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) will allocate nearly $15 million this year towards operations and maintenance projects at small ports along Oregon's south coast....
Oregon Department of Transportation - Tue July 31, 2018
U.S. 97 Improvement Project Begins Oregon
Crews from the Roy Houck Construction Company, under contract to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), have begun work on a major U.S. 97 improvement project between Sunriver and the intersection with OR31 south of La Pine....
ASV Holdings Inc. - Tue July 31, 2018
Oregon's Linn Benton Tractor Joins ASV's Dealer Network
ASV Holdings Inc. , a manufacturer of all-purpose and all-season compact track loaders and skid steers, has added Linn Benton Tractor to its dealer network. The Tangent, Ore.-based dealer will offer all ASV Posi-Track compact track loaders, featuring best-in-class rated operating capacity, cooling systems and hydraulic efficiency....
ODOT - Mon July 09, 2018
DOT's Gridlock Grooves Playlist Makes Road Work More Bearable
Three freeway lane closures will create major traffic jams this summer so ODOT has prepared a Spotify playlist to help ease the pain of getting stuck in traffic. For sure there are better things to do in life than getting stuck in a traffic jam....
