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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

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Implementing the Regional Transportation Plan: an update on ongoing projects

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Zoo releases hundreds of endangered butterflies to the wild

April 13, 2015 12:27 p.m.

In February, zoo conservationists roused more than 500 Taylor’s checkerspot larvae from their winter dormancy, transferring these very hungry caterpillars into rearing cups at the zoo’s Imperiled Butterfly Conservation Lab, where they munched on narrowleaf plantain following a 7-month snooze.

Metro's visitor venues work to reduce waste, improve collection

By Jodi Garber-Simon

April 1, 2015 11:10 a.m.

On March 1, approximately 1,000 Portland businesses participating in Metro’s food scraps program made the transition to food-only collection. Three of the largest businesses making the switch were the Oregon Convention Center, Portland’5 Centers for the Arts and the Portland Expo Center, all Metro venues.

Oregon Zoo names recruitment firm in search for next director

By Hova Najarian

March 27, 2015 11:38 a.m.

As it ramps up a nationwide search for its next director, the Oregon Zoo has retained the services of DHR International, one of the largest retained executive search firms in the world.

Quantifying happiness: The science of animal welfare

By Marcia Sinclair

March 25, 2015 2:47 p.m.

At a newly remodeled space inside a former Oregon Zoo animal clinic, a small group of researchers and volunteers is attempting to identify what makes life worth living.

Oregon Convention Center hotel: Statement from Metro Council President Tom Hughes on Senate Bill 927

By Tom Hughes

March 25, 2015 1:24 p.m.

Earlier today, the Oregon Senate moved our region closer toward job growth, increased tourism spending and a stronger economy. I want to thank the Senate for its quick consideration of Senate Bill 927. The sooner we can break ground on a Hyatt hotel near the Oregon Convention Center, the closer we are to bringing even more big events to the Portland metro area and our state.

New standards for Columbia River levees could cost millions

By Nick Christensen

March 5, 2015 11:44 a.m.

In Portland, that conversation is focused along the Columbia River, an area shielded from floodwaters decades ago by levees. That area is now one of the state's major jobs centers, containing Portland International Airport and dozens of factories and warehouses. One in 10 of the region's jobs are based in the area. It's also home to hundreds of acres of vacant land that could be used for growth in the Portland region.

Waterfalls, growth, parks and the hotel: Metro's 2014 stories of the year

By Nick Christensen

Dec. 31, 2014 4:54 p.m.

It was a dynamic year in the Portland region. From groundbreaking climate plans, to agreements to open up access to a regional landmark, the past year had plenty of interesting events. Here's a look at what made news at Metro in 2014.

Changes complicate Packy's TB treatment, shed light on elephant aging

By Craig Beebe

Dec. 8, 2014 3:30 p.m.

At 52 years old, as the oldest male Asian elephant on the continent, Packy is teaching us yet another thing about elephants: what happens when they age. Erratic musth cycles are now complicating his treatment for tuberculosis, but reveal yet more about elephants' life cycles.

Oregon Convention Center in negotiations for rooftop solar panels

By Jennifer Park

Dec. 3, 2014 2:22 p.m.

The Oregon Convention Center roof may soon be host to 160,000 square feet of solar panels in what director Scott Cruickshank calls the next big project in the center’s sustainability work.

Zoo marks birthday of Conrad, oldest male polar bear, and his twin sister

Nov. 26, 2014 1:31 p.m.

On Monday, Dec. 1, the popular brother-and-sister pair turn 30 — quite old for polar bears — and keepers will throw a birthday party at 10 a.m. that day with treats and enrichment items that encourage the bears to exercise and think critically.

Hotel proponents score another legal victory, but process will likely drag on

By Nick Christensen

Nov. 20, 2014 4:30 p.m.

For the second day in a row, a county judge ruled that Metro has the authority to issue bonds to help pay for the proposed hotel. This time, Clackamas County Circuit Court Judge Henry Breithaupt issued a bench ruling, dismissing a case from project opponents.

Judge rules in Metro's favor on validation ruling

By Nick Christensen

Nov. 20, 2014 8:55 a.m.

A Multnomah County judge ruled Wednesday that Metro can issue bonds for a proposed Hyatt near the Oregon Convention Center without needing the approval of the region's voters, rejecting a legal challenge from opponents of the project's finance plan.

Free parking days at Metro sites in 2025

Zoo releases hundreds of endangered butterflies to the wild

Metro's visitor venues work to reduce waste, improve collection

Oregon Zoo names recruitment firm in search for next director

Quantifying happiness: The science of animal welfare

Oregon Convention Center hotel: Statement from Metro Council President Tom Hughes on Senate Bill 927

New standards for Columbia River levees could cost millions

Waterfalls, growth, parks and the hotel: Metro's 2014 stories of the year

Holiday closures and events: ZooLights, plays and charity drives

Changes complicate Packy's TB treatment, shed light on elephant aging

Oregon Convention Center in negotiations for rooftop solar panels

Student's DIY fix sheds light on elusive species

Zoo marks birthday of Conrad, oldest male polar bear, and his twin sister

Hotel proponents score another legal victory, but process will likely drag on

Judge rules in Metro's favor on validation ruling

Statement from Metro Council President Tom Hughes on judge's decision in favor of Metro’s validation proceeding