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"Become ourselves, become American": Three African American artists tell their stories at Antoinette Hatfield Hall

By Pierce Girkin

Feb. 2, 2018 4:22 p.m.

Meet the three Portland-based artists of color showcasing their work in the atrium of Antoinette Hatfield Hall in the month of February.

Public notice (closed): Final administrative rules adopted for material recovery and conversion technology facilities

Feb. 1, 2018 11:25 a.m.

Metro is implementing rules to guide the licensing and inspection of facilities that receive source-separated recyclable materials as well as some facilities that convert waste to energy or fuel.

Enter Our Big Backyard nature photography contest

Jan. 26, 2018 3:31 p.m.

photo of Douglas squirrel at Graham Oaks Nature Park by Rick Hafele

Win an annual parks pass, an overnight camping trip at Oxbow Regional Park, a tennis court session, or a round of golf for four people including cart at Glendoveer Golf and Tennis Center.

Public notice: submitted new and proposed amended existing projects for Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program

Jan. 26, 2018 2:51 p.m.

Metro is in receipt of proposed Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program formal amendments. The public review period for this project amendment begins on Jan. 26, 2018 and concludes on Feb. 26, 2018, at 5 p.m.

Stakeholders talk about how to move forward with potential 2020 transportation measure

By Cristina Rojas

Jan. 26, 2018 2:27 p.m.

A bicyclist rides alongside a TriMet bus.

A group of local and regional officials this week signaled their support for Metro to move ahead with efforts, but expressed some concerns about the timeline.

Habits and high rollers: Late Nite Catechism Las Vegas vows laughs, lectures at Winningstad Theater

Jan. 23, 2018 4:26 p.m.

"Late Nite Catechism Las Vegas: Sister Rolls the Dice," the latest spin-off of 1993's off-Broadway hit, converts the Winningstad into the Catholic school classroom you won't want to leave.

Nature in Neighborhoods grants now available

Jan. 22, 2018 6 a.m.

father holding his son and a sapling tree to be planted

Does your organization offer young people of color work training in parks and natural areas? Maybe you have a partnership that introduces refugees and new residents to the outdoors in greater Portland? Or do you teach school kids how nature connects to their STEM classes? Do you hope to create a program that improves water quality, restores fish and wildlife habitat, or connects people to nature?

UGB 101: Everything you wanted to know about the urban growth boundary, but were afraid to ask

By Nick Christensen

Jan. 19, 2018 3:20 p.m.

The Metro Council has to keep 20 years of developable land in the urban growth boundary. What will this year's review show?

Fear the Future with St. Vincent at Keller Auditorium

By Pierce Girkin

Jan. 17, 2018 3:19 p.m.

St. Vincent is bringing her boundary-pushing one-woman show to Portland's Keller Auditorium on Jan. 20, with a selection of fan-favorites from previous albums, as well as the entirety of her latest record "Masseduction."

Read the winter 2018 issue of Our Big Backyard

Jan. 17, 2018 2:42 p.m.

Journey into the future to explore the Columbia River Gorge forests recovering after the wildfire, find tips and outings to get outside with kids -- and more. Read the winter issue of Our Big Backyard, Metro's quarterly parks and nature magazine.

‘Public service doesn’t end just because you leave public office’ — a conversation with departing Metro Councilor Carlotta Collette

By Laura Oppenheimer Odom

Jan. 10, 2018 4 p.m.

From the Orange Line light-rail tracks to the mist of Willamette Falls, Carlotta Collette is leaving political memories as she departs the Metro Council to retire in Corvallis. Collette ended her term a year early, capping a decade representing the southeastern part of greater Portland. Before her retirement party, Collette reflected on her accomplishments, her political roots, the future of greater Portland — and her own plans for the future.

Meridian Gardens offers new beginnings in Southeast Portland

"Become ourselves, become American": Three African American artists tell their stories at Antoinette Hatfield Hall

Public notice (closed): Final administrative rules adopted for material recovery and conversion technology facilities

Enter Our Big Backyard nature photography contest

Public notice: submitted new and proposed amended existing projects for Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program

Stakeholders talk about how to move forward with potential 2020 transportation measure

Habits and high rollers: Late Nite Catechism Las Vegas vows laughs, lectures at Winningstad Theater

Forest Park Conservancy, Hereford House Food Pantry among Metro’s 2018 Central Enhancement Grant recipients

Nature in Neighborhoods grants now available

UGB 101: Everything you wanted to know about the urban growth boundary, but were afraid to ask

Metro employees answer call to volunteer at severe-weather shelters

Comment now: What should the transportation system do for greater Portland?

Fear the Future with St. Vincent at Keller Auditorium

Read the winter 2018 issue of Our Big Backyard

Applications now open for vacant Metro Council seat

‘Public service doesn’t end just because you leave public office’ — a conversation with departing Metro Councilor Carlotta Collette