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Council, opponents engage in hotel debate after threat of a region-wide tax initiative

By Nick Christensen

June 19, 2014 5:14 p.m.

public hearing for hotel in Metro Regional Center council chamber

Metro councilors engaged in a 15-minute debate on Thursday with opponents of the proposed convention center hotel project, a back-and-forth that came on the heels of opponents threatening to send a new tax proposal to the region's voters.

Oregon Zoo tamarin update: Pathology reports inconclusive

June 18, 2014 11:10 a.m.

In a summary report issued yesterday, Oregon Zoo veterinarian Tim Storms outlined the results of recent pathology tests, which were unable to conclusively determine the cause of death for six cotton-top tamarins that arrived at the zoo last month.

Council seems supportive of hotel after terms presented; opponents say project remains risky

By Nick Christensen

June 12, 2014 5:02 p.m.

In a 45-minute session, councilors asked questions about the city's hotel industry, the finances of the hotel's proposed developers and the potential economic impact of the project.

Agreement outlines development, operation terms for proposed Hyatt hotel

By Nick Christensen

June 12, 2014 11:13 a.m.

The agreements call for the private-sector proponents to increase their investment by $14 million, with the total cost of the project rising to $212 million. The public sector investment is unchanged, at roughly $78 million.

Trains leave station; new zoo route on track for fall debut

June 11, 2014 4:12 p.m.

Two of the Oregon Zoo’s historic train cars made their longest trips in half a decade this week. The Old West-inspired Centennial steam locomotive and the sleek, retro-modern Zooliner were transported by flatbed truck to Pacific Power Group’s Ridgefield, Wash., headquarters Monday for repairs and refurbishing.

Tax commission OKs Metro's 2014-15 budget after discussion on regional venues

By Nick Christensen

June 6, 2014 3:24 p.m.

The Multnomah County Tax Supervising and Conservation Commission, a governor-appointed board that reviews government budgets in the Portland area, met with the Metro Council on Thursday afternoon to discuss the coming fiscal year.

Oregonian | Oregon Zoo firings: Metro invites outside experts to review management, expands animal-care staff

June 3, 2014 9:03 a.m.

pictogram for Metro stories in the media

A team of experts from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums will visit the Oregon Zoo next month to evaluate staffing, management, training and protocols, Metro announced Monday.

Meetings and Conventions | Destination guides: Portland

June 2, 2014 12:20 p.m.

The Metro regional government, which oversees Portland, Ore., and its surroundings, continues negotiations with a developer for a headquarters hotel that will service the Oregon Convention Center.

Portland Business Journal | Is Portland big enough for a new high-end Hilton hotel?

June 2, 2014 12:15 p.m.

As the hospitality industry returns to pre-recession form, it looks like Portland’s boutique hotel operators are about to get some fresh competition.

Oregonian | Oregon Zoo firings: Vet techs say Metro's investigation was 'skewed,' 'incomplete"

May 30, 2014 1:31 p.m.

Two Oregon Zoo veterinary technicians who played crucial roles in a 20-year-old orangutan's final days say an outside attorney's investigation into the animal's death was "incomplete" and "skewed."

Toronto Sun | Six rare monkeys die mysteriously at Oregon Zoo

May 30, 2014 8:38 a.m.

Six cotton-top tamarin monkeys died unexpectedly soon after their arrival at the Oregon Zoo, following the death of an orangutan that led to the firing of the zoo's director, officials said on Friday.

Beaverton opens its first year-round homeless shelter

Council, opponents engage in hotel debate after threat of a region-wide tax initiative

Oregon Zoo tamarin update: Pathology reports inconclusive

Metro Council President Tom Hughes to host Reddit chat on convention center hotel

Council seems supportive of hotel after terms presented; opponents say project remains risky

Agreement outlines development, operation terms for proposed Hyatt hotel

Trains leave station; new zoo route on track for fall debut

Tax commission OKs Metro's 2014-15 budget after discussion on regional venues

Portland Tribune | Expect a bigger bill at city's hotels

Zoo to re-test elephant Tusko after inconclusive TB results

Oregonian | Oregon Zoo firings: Metro invites outside experts to review management, expands animal-care staff

Zoo to expand vet staff with new manager, added support

Meetings and Conventions | Destination guides: Portland

Portland Business Journal | Is Portland big enough for a new high-end Hilton hotel?

Oregonian | Oregon Zoo firings: Vet techs say Metro's investigation was 'skewed,' 'incomplete"

Toronto Sun | Six rare monkeys die mysteriously at Oregon Zoo