The asbestos exposure that caused a Trader Joe’s in Southeast Portland to abruptly close on Wednesday appears to have come from flooring material. The grocery store at 4715 SE César E. Chávez Blvd.

Trader Joe’s closes SE Portland store after asbestos found in floor adhesive; officials say short-term exposure risk to ...

Asbestos is a naturally occurring substance that was once extremely popular and used in building construction; however, it's ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Southeast Portland Trader Joe’s will remain closed after testing confirmed asbestos inside the ...

When you're doing a home renovation, it's tempting to try to DIY some of the big jobs to save money, but some projects can cause damage or even physical harm.

Much of the cost of the demolition of the old Baptist Hospital is dedicated to meet environmental regulations to safely tear down the old buildings.

A Trader Joe’s location in Southeast Portland closed on Wednesday evening after a reported asbestos exposure issue.

State health officials says asbestos was found in old flooring glue during renovation project. They say risk to public is low.

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality said it's responding to an issue at the Cesar Chavez Boulevard location on Wednesday.

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The Texas Energy Museum in Beaumont has reopened its doors with a fresh look. It had been closed since last summer after a ...

ASBESTOS had long been a staple in major industries like construction, shipbuilding and car manufacturing. The mineral is naturally resistant to fire, heat and corrosion. It is durable, and was used ...