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Here’s how much it could cost to rebuild Ukraine — and who would pay for it
History has many lessons to offer on how much it will cost to rebuild Ukraine, and how it can be done to help set the country up for a more prosperous and safe future.

More than 2,200 dams are in poor condition, posing danger to communities
Long-deferred maintenance, a changing climate and the construction of homes, businesses and highways below previously remote dams are all contributing to the soaring numbers.

President Joe Biden discusses runways and bridges in Portland pit stop
Biden was joined by Gov. Kate Brown and members of Oregon's congressional delegation in an appearance at Portland's airport. It was his first visit to the state as president.

Washington poised to give $1 billion toward replacing Interstate 5 bridge
That Washington lawmakers would lay down the first dollars has been an understood — if informal — agreement between that state and Oregon.
Oregon Department of Transportation dismisses committee member for racist and sexist remarks
ODOT is refusing to name the person dismissed after they left inflammatory comments on an internal survey shared among members of a committee focused on advancing equity in how the state contracts with transportation construction firms.

Oregon tries to tweak land-use rules to save Highway 101
Highway 101, the backbone of Oregon’s coastal transportation system, is in a sorry state. In several spots, tarmac is crumbling into the ocean. But the state is having trouble repairing it because doing so runs contrary to Oregon’s powerful land-use rules. So now, authorities want to tweak the rules despite the failure of past efforts.

PPS officials: Tubman school rebuild will not replace any existing elementary
The district will move the school due to the impacts of a plan to widen the I-5 freeway.
Cutting costs could mean fewer lanes on new Burnside Bridge
A task for working to replace the Burnside Bridge has recommended changes that would save $200 million.
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Oregon’s annual bridge report shows another year of decline
Oregon’s bridges continue to decline, according to an annual report released this week by the Oregon Department of Transportation.

House Dems delay huge social bill, plan infrastructure vote
Top Democrats have abruptly postponed an expected House vote on their 10-year, $1.85 trillion social and environment measure.