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Zoo breaks ground on 'Elephant Lands' habitat

June 11, 2013 11 a.m.

photo of Lily the elephant at the Oregon Zoo

Construction of the 6.25-acre Elephant Lands habitat – the most ambitious project in Oregon Zoo history – officially kicked off with massive displacement of earth, making way for the Asian elephant herd's new home and a new era of animal welfare

Hughes asks Legislature for $12m to support hotel project

By Nick Christensen

May 29, 2013 11:15 a.m.

Metro Council President Tom Hughes was testifying between the Capital Construction subcommittee of the Legislature's Joint Ways and Means Committee. He told lawmakers that the project, to build a hotel near the convention center to serve as a headquarters for convention organizers, would bring $180 million in new revenue to the state.

Zoo breaks ground on California condor habitat

May 29, 2013 11 a.m.

photo of a California condor at the Oregon Zoo

At Friday's ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Condors of the Columbia exhibit, officials announced plans to give zoo visitors an up-close look at these highly endangered birds next spring, while also advocating for the eventual return of free-flying condors to the region.

Hughes: Portland region must do more to prepare for economic growth

By Nick Christensen

May 17, 2013 2:55 p.m.

Delivering a State of the Region address at the City Club of Portland's Friday Forum, Hughes focused on the economy in his 28-minute speech, talking about bringing jobs to the Portland region and having employees ready to fill them.

Convention center's quest for LEED Gold means creative ways of thinking green

By Nick Christensen

April 29, 2013 1:15 p.m.

photo of the Oregon Convention Center towers at night

The 1 million square foot center, which is owned and managed by Metro, is one of 20 convention centers of its size with certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Metro's M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp upgrade receives additional funds

April 22, 2013 2 p.m.

Metro recently received $400,000 from the Oregon State Marine Board and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to construct additional car parking and landscaping at the M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp launch point on the Columbia River.

Celebrate Earth Day: get informed, get outside, get green

April 22, 2013 10 a.m.

Earth Day offers an excellent chance to consider many opportunities to green lifestyles, celebrate the natural beauty of the region and have fun outside and while seeing how we can make a difference to support our communities.

Artists selected to 'glean' creative answers to region's steady stream of trash

April 9, 2013 noon

photo of a truck dumping waste at Metro South

Five local artists were recently selected by a jury of arts and environmental professionals to participate in GLEAN, a program that will send them sorting through the region's trash in search of creative answers to the region's excessive waste generation.

Out like a lion: Zoo smashes attendance records

April 9, 2013 10:30 a.m.

photo of kid at the Oregon Zoo with a lion cub

The Oregon Zoo shattered attendance records in March, as nearly 160,000 visitors flocked to the park to see new additions like pink flamingos, a baby DeBrazza's monkey and a river otter pup just learning to swim.

As spring break nears, flamingos are set to 'flock this way'

March 20, 2013 9 a.m.

Oregon Zoo’s new birds will debut March 23 in remodeled Africa Rainforest aviary No need to book that trip to Miami: For spring break this year, locals can get their flamingo fix at the Oregon Zoo. On March 6, 21 lesser flamingos waded into the newly remodeled Africa Rainforest aviary, where the pink birds can be seen by zoo visitors starting March 23.

Lily and Tusko now owned by Oregon Zoo after help from foundation

By Nick Christensen

Feb. 8, 2013 11 a.m.

The Oregon Zoo finalized a $400,000 deal this week with Have Trunk Will Travel to buy out a contract with that California-based outfit, which loaned Tusko to the zoo.

Metro receives AAA bond rating from Standard & Poors again in 2013

Jan. 31, 2013 3:55 p.m.

"We consider Metro's management practices 'strong"' under our Financial Management Assessment methodology," S&P said. "An FMA of 'strong' reflects our view that practices are strong, well embedded, and likely sustainable."

City approves Oregon Zoo's 10-year land use plan

Jan. 30, 2013 midnight

The City of Portland has granted land-use approval to the Oregon Zoo for improvements to be made across the zoo site over the next decade. The decision, which took effect Jan. 28, allows work to proceed on the full complement of zoo projects approved by metro-area voters in 2008. In all, these projects will transform nearly 40 percent of the zoo site.

Meridian Gardens offers new beginnings in Southeast Portland

Zoo breaks ground on 'Elephant Lands' habitat

Hughes asks Legislature for $12m to support hotel project

Zoo breaks ground on California condor habitat

Hughes: Portland region must do more to prepare for economic growth

Oregon Convention Center recognized for clean water strategy

Convention center's quest for LEED Gold means creative ways of thinking green

Metro's M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp upgrade receives additional funds

Celebrate Earth Day: get informed, get outside, get green

Artists selected to 'glean' creative answers to region's steady stream of trash

Out like a lion: Zoo smashes attendance records

As spring break nears, flamingos are set to 'flock this way'

Portland venues move forward with new compostable cups

Lily and Tusko now owned by Oregon Zoo after help from foundation

Metro receives AAA bond rating from Standard & Poors again in 2013

City approves Oregon Zoo's 10-year land use plan