PORTLAND, OR-Confirmation hearings for the governor's nominations--two incumbents and two new people including one real estate developer--will be held on November 14.

PORTLAND, OR-When construction is finished in 2003, the $8.5-million center will give high schools students the opportunity to earn some college credit and prepare them for future high-paying, high-demand careers.

PORTLAND, OR-Multnomah County can begin to build its new jail facility now that the original sales agreement has been amended to account for the possibility of future rescission of the city's approved subdivision plans.

PORTLAND, OR-Hartung Brothers Inc. will pay $17,000 a month during the life of the 20-year lease for 11 acres of the yard, subject to adjustment every five years depending on changes in the CPI.

PORTLAND, OR-Realty Marketing/Northwest will offer 28 properties at an oral auction as part of a total 90 properties going on the block next month.

PORTLAND, OR-New figures show an increase in participation by emerging and minority-owned businesses in the city's construction projects in through 2001. The volume nearly doubled over previous figures.

PORTLAND, OR-Thomas Hacker and Associates Architects plans a renovation to the 18,000-sf building built in 1913 by a shipping company. They've also applied for national historic registration.

PORTLAND, OR-Advisory committee formed to work with city officials to come up with new standards for urban renewal within the area, which has more commercial than residential property.