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Advocates say new parking fees at Washington Park will improve roads, safety

By Nick Christensen

Jan. 9, 2014 2:01 p.m.

City leaders say the impacts will be for the better, and that parking charges are needed to improve transportation through the park, to support maintenance of park roads and lots and to enhance security by adding rangers. The Portland City Council approved the changes in 2012, when it created the Washington Park Transportation Management Association.

A Hyatt, a levy and development everywhere: Metro's 2013 stories of the year

By Nick Christensen

Dec. 31, 2013 4:10 p.m.

The Portland region's government was busy on projects stretching across the area, from studying a transit line to Tualatin, to negotiating to build a hotel in Portland's Lloyd District, to helping with the planning process for a site near Willamette Falls, to figuring out how to curb the region's tailpipe emissions.

County elections office says Oregon constitution bars vote on tax plan

By Nick Christensen

Dec. 31, 2013 1:58 p.m.

In a letter released Tuesday, Multnomah County elections director Tim Scott said a referendum does not meet the requirements of the Oregon Constitution, Multnomah County Charter or Multnomah County Code.

Statement from Metro Council President Tom Hughes in response to referendum announcement

By Tom Hughes

Dec. 19, 2013 3:56 p.m.

With dismay, we learned today that a small but vocal minority of opponents plan to file paperwork to force a citizen referendum on a recent tax code amendment passed by the Multnomah County Board of Commissioners.

Hotel opponents say they'll challenge Multnomah County's approval of finance plan

By Nick Christensen

Dec. 19, 2013 3:43 p.m.

Hours after the Multnomah County Commission voted to approve a tax plan to help pay for a new Hyatt hotel near the Oregon Convention Center, opponents of the project challenged the board and vowed to refer the decision to the voters.

Diversity and breadth of experience noted with council reappointment of MERC board members

Dec. 13, 2013 1:30 p.m.

photo of the Oregon Convention Center towers at night

The Metro Council unanimously approved the reappointments of four members of its Metropolitan Exposition Recreation Commission (MERC), a regional board that provides expertise, governance and policy direction to the Oregon Convention Center, Portland Expo Center and Portland'5 Centers for the Arts.

Hotel negotiations likely to extend into 2014

By Nick Christensen

Dec. 4, 2013 5:05 p.m.

Negotiations between Metro and a developer proposing to build a hotel near the Oregon Convention Center are likely to carry into 2014, pushing back the project's timeline by a few months.

Zoo previews future railway with new rendering

Nov. 21, 2013 3:15 p.m.

Exhibit designers released a sneak peek of the new Oregon Zoo railway this week, giving the community its first look at a route optimized for spectacular views of animals and the annual winter ZooLights display starting in late 2014.

World track championships awarded to Oregon Convention Center

By Nick Christensen

Nov. 15, 2013 11:22 a.m.

Representatives from TrackTown USA pitched the center as a venue capable of hosting not only 8,000 fans for the three-day meet, but also a fan festival and other amenities to make the championships a draw for more than just the races.

Donations of time and expertise produce big results for underserved theater students

Nov. 12, 2013 8:45 a.m.

Earlier this year, stage lighting technicians from Portland’5 Centers for the Arts brightened – literally – the theater at Roosevelt High School in Portland.

Oregon Zoo's creative 'cat toy' helps cougars stay fit

Nov. 5, 2013 4:55 p.m.

Watching a cat on the hunt is always exhilarating, but especially when the cat weighs 150 pounds. At the Oregon Zoo, a new device – which involves a zipline, a spring and a frozen salmon – is helping keep cougars Paiute and Chinook fit by bringing out their explosive predatory instincts.

Food Services of America show at Oregon Convention Center progresses toward zero waste goal

Oct. 29, 2013 4:15 p.m.

For the third consecutive year, the Oregon Convention Center has collaborated with the Food Services of America to make its annual FSA Trends Show a stellar example of sustainable practices and philanthropy.

Portland’5 Centers for the Arts and community leaders inspire student writers and poets

Oct. 25, 2013 9:53 a.m.

photo of the interior of Dolores Winningstad Theatre

The luxury boutique hotel announced that it has purchased copies of a new anthology published by the program, “Where the Roses Smell Best: A Literary Companion to Portland,” for sale to visitors in every room of the hotel.

Meridian Gardens offers new beginnings in Southeast Portland

Advocates say new parking fees at Washington Park will improve roads, safety

A Hyatt, a levy and development everywhere: Metro's 2013 stories of the year

County elections office says Oregon constitution bars vote on tax plan

Statement from Metro Council President Tom Hughes in response to referendum announcement

Hotel opponents say they'll challenge Multnomah County's approval of finance plan

Diversity and breadth of experience noted with council reappointment of MERC board members

Hotel negotiations likely to extend into 2014

Zoo previews future railway with new rendering

World track championships awarded to Oregon Convention Center

Donations of time and expertise produce big results for underserved theater students

Oregon Zoo honored with two global awards

Oregon Zoo's creative 'cat toy' helps cougars stay fit

Convention center could host world indoor track championships

Food Services of America show at Oregon Convention Center progresses toward zero waste goal

Portland’5 Centers for the Arts and community leaders inspire student writers and poets