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Metro Council approves $10 million to remove Kellogg Dam and benefit fish, wildlife and community in Milwaukie

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Public notice: Opportunity to comment on pending amendment to the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan

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Metro and partners awarded over $1 million in federal grant funding for safe routes to school in North Portland

3 weeks ago

Implementing the Regional Transportation Plan: an update on ongoing projects

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Metro boat turn-in program: keeping our waterways clean and accessible

By Roxy De La Torre from Somos Media

Oct. 5, 2023 5:14 p.m.

White boat on a blue trailer, the boat is marked with the number 1590 in red spray paint

In a collaborative effort to address the issue of abandoned boats cluttering our waterways and public spaces, Metro and partners have launched a temporary boat turn-in program.

Public notice (closed): Opportunity to comment on Diversified Marine, Inc. solid waste facility license application

Oct. 2, 2023 8 a.m.

Diversified Marine, Inc. applied for a new Metro solid waste facility license to deconstruct derelict marine vessels. To share your views, submit a comment by 5 p.m. on October 31, 2023.

Accessing the river: How a community worked with Metro to increase accessibility at Oxbow Regional Park

Sept. 25, 2023 11:45 a.m.

Len Otto stands in front of his red SUV that is parked in a marked accessible parking spot. Otto is using a cane. The spot is surrounded by trees.

How one community member was an integral part of increasing accessibility to the Sandy River and what Metro is doing to increase accessibility to nature at other parks and natural areas.

Public notice: Opportunity to provide testimony on business tax administration rules

Sept. 20, 2023 3:28 p.m.

Metro, in coordination with the City of Portland Revenue Division, will hold a public hearing on Sept. 21 to discuss administrative rules interpreting the Business License Law, Multnomah County Business Income Tax Law and Metro Business Income Tax Law.

Help Metro build a better Blue Lake Regional Park

Sept. 6, 2023 9:47 a.m.

Three kids fishing from the shoreline at Blue Lake Park

As Metro continues renovations at Blue Lake Regional Park, it is asking community members to share ideas and thoughts about the park through an online open house and survey available in both English and Spanish.

Public notice: Testify on the public review draft 2023 Regional Transportation Plan and High Capacity Transit Strategy

Aug. 25, 2023 8:08 a.m.

Metro Council will hear public testimony on the 2023 Regional Transportation Plan and High Capacity Transit Strategy on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

Market and resource fair brings the East Portland community together

By Katelyn Dendas

Aug. 23, 2023 1:11 p.m.

A young light brown skinned boy with face paint smiles while looking in a mirror the face painter holds up for him.

Saturday Celebrations festivities include face painting, games, engaging activities, one-of-a-kind handmade products, and an informational resource fair.

Metro approves funds for several parks projects this summer

By Alex Hasenstab

Aug. 15, 2023 8:30 a.m.

A dirt path, surrounded by grass and trees, leads to a wooden bridge.

More than $14 million dollars will fund seven park projects in the Portland metro area through Metro's Local Share program, a part of the 2019 parks and nature bond measure approved by voters.

Free parking days at Metro sites in 2025

Metro boat turn-in program: keeping our waterways clean and accessible

Read the fall 2023 issue of Our Big Backyard

Garbage, a modern Halloween scary story

Public notice (closed): Opportunity to comment on Diversified Marine, Inc. solid waste facility license application

Accessing the river: How a community worked with Metro to increase accessibility at Oxbow Regional Park

Public notice: Opportunity to provide testimony on business tax administration rules

Help Metro build a better Blue Lake Regional Park

New shelter opens in Cornelius using Metro funds

Public notice: Testify on the public review draft 2023 Regional Transportation Plan and High Capacity Transit Strategy

Metro announces 28 community choice grants finalists

Market and resource fair brings the East Portland community together

Connecting communities through stories, music and food

Metro approves funds for several parks projects this summer

Nonprofits fill gaps in garbage and recycling system

2023 Investment and Innovation grants reduce waste and advance racial equity