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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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Honoring the past with high-tech art at Lone Fir Cemetery

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“I never thought this would happen to me”: When homelessness happens later in life

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Portland'5 Centers for the Arts roof project collaboration to ease pathways for diverse contractors

By Heather Back

Dec. 5, 2018 10:17 a.m.

photo of the exterior of Antoinette Hatfield Hall

Several Metro programs are partnering with Portland’5 Centers for the Arts and the National Association of Minority Contractors to improve equity in contracting outcomes by identifying potential barriers that preclude or discourage certain contractors and subcontractors from submitting proposals on Metro’s projects.

Learn about Metro activities through upcoming presentations in Beaverton, Cornelius and Forest Grove

By Kathryn Harrington

Nov. 28, 2018 11:33 a.m.

Are you interested in what is happening in your local community and our larger metropolitan region? You can learn more about the activities of your local city and Metro at an upcoming presentation with Metro Councilor Kathryn Harrington and your local city council.

One of Portland's most deadly streets gets murals to promote safety

By Arashi Young

Nov. 21, 2018 9:25 a.m.

mural painting of a child riding a unicorn; the painting is on the column of a pedestrian bridge

A vibrant painting of Bigfoot two stories tall. Children riding unicorns and dragons. These are some of the images painted onto two pedestrian bridges in East Portland to highlight a safe way to cross the street.

Metro Council, community members shape potential 2019 parks and nature bond measure

By Yuxing Zheng

Nov. 20, 2018 2 p.m.

At a Nov. 13 work session, councilors supported further studying four areas a potential bond could support: regional land acquisition, improving public access to nature for people, “local share” money for local park providers and capital grants for community nature projects.

Comment now on draft 12-year plan for garbage and recycling

By Faith Cathcart

Nov. 20, 2018 11 a.m.

Empty milk containers cover the sorting floor or a materials recovery facility

There are 19 specific goals and 105 related action items found in the draft 2030 Regional Waste Plan. Anyone who lives in greater Portland can read and comment on it before it’s finalized and presented to the Metro Council for adoption.

Want to apply for Metro’s Community Placemaking grants? Get an early start

Nov. 14, 2018 12:35 p.m.

A group of performers sings at Tonga Day at Gateway Discovery Park.

The award cycle opens January 4, 2019 and closes February 4, 2019 at noon. Interested groups are encouraged to review application materials to get an early start.

Enter Our Big Backyard nature photography contest

Nov. 14, 2018 10 a.m.

photo of cormorant and blue heron at Kelly Creek Pond

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.

Waste Dive | Oregon Metro awards Waste Management $110M disposal contract

Nov. 14, 2018 9 a.m.

pictogram for Metro stories in the media

Metro has announced its decision to award two new transportation and disposal contracts worth a combined $220 million to Waste Management and Walsh Trucking Company.

New contracts to be awarded for garbage transport and landfill disposal

Nov. 13, 2018 10:36 a.m.

Today Metro announced its intent to award new contracts for the transport and disposal of garbage received at Metro Central and Metro South transfer stations, starting in January 2020.

KGW 8 | Look at the garbage we found in your recycling cart!

Nov. 11, 2018 6 p.m.

About 9 percent of what we put into our blue recycling bin is actually garbage, according to Metro. Things like dog beds, plastic bags and diapers don't belong in the recycling.

Greater Portland to see continued, if slowing, growth in garbage and other waste

Nov. 8, 2018 11:16 a.m.

garbage truck emptying its load at Metro's Central transfer station

The strong economy and continued growth in employment and demand for new housing should result in increasing amounts of garbage and other wastes being generated in the greater Portland area, according to the annual solid waste forecast released by Metro.

Voters approve Metro's plan for creating affordable housing across greater Portland

By Nick Christensen

Nov. 6, 2018 8:08 p.m.

Creekside Woods Apartments in Wilsonville, Oregon

Metro-area voters on Tuesday approved a $652.8 million bond measure to allow Metro and its partners to build affordable housing for about 12,000 people across greater Portland.

Parks and Nature 2018: Continued investments protect clean water, healthy habitat, connect people to nature close to home

Nov. 6, 2018 3:09 p.m.

photo of two children hiking at Mount Talbert Nature Park

Metro is starting to explore the possibility of referring a third bond measure to voters, perhaps in 2019, that could support continued investments in protecting land, improving parks and natural areas and supporting community projects.

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

Portland'5 Centers for the Arts roof project collaboration to ease pathways for diverse contractors

Learn about Metro activities through upcoming presentations in Beaverton, Cornelius and Forest Grove

One of Portland's most deadly streets gets murals to promote safety

Metro Council, community members shape potential 2019 parks and nature bond measure

Comment now on draft 12-year plan for garbage and recycling

On the job with Francisco Hernández

Want to apply for Metro’s Community Placemaking grants? Get an early start

Enter Our Big Backyard nature photography contest

Waste Dive | Oregon Metro awards Waste Management $110M disposal contract

Portland Tribune | Waste Management retains landfill contract for Portland garbage

New contracts to be awarded for garbage transport and landfill disposal

KGW 8 | Look at the garbage we found in your recycling cart!

Greater Portland to see continued, if slowing, growth in garbage and other waste

Voters approve Metro's plan for creating affordable housing across greater Portland

Parks and Nature 2018: Continued investments protect clean water, healthy habitat, connect people to nature close to home