Beaverton Oregon

Portland Metro Home Sales Picked Up Pace in July, New Report Shows

Published Aug 19, 2026

Closed sales rose 8.1% year-over-year in July, and homes sold in an average of 54 days — the fastest pace of 2026 so far.

PGE Proposes Another Rate Increase — Eighth Straight Year for Portland Metro Customers

Published Aug 17, 2026

Portland General Electric's latest filing would raise residential bills by nearly 4%, adding about $8 a month across the metro suburbs by July 2027.

Weeks-Long I-5 Shutdown Through Portland Set to Begin September 11

Published Aug 16, 2026

Southbound I-5 closes between I-405 and I-84 for up to five weeks starting September 11 — commuters from every metro suburb should expect two- to three-times longer drives.