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Neighbors gather to talk about improvements to nearby composting facility

By Faith Cathcart

July 20, 2018 1:23 p.m.

Workers tend to compost piles at Grimm's Fuel

A public meeting with representatives from Metro, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, along with members of two community groups focused on potential changes to future operations at Grimm’s Fuel Company, a composting facility in Tualatin.

Regional group begins work on strategies to advance construction workforce equity

By Cristina Rojas

July 18, 2018 1:45 p.m.

A workgroup tasked with developing a regional approach to recruiting and retaining more women and communities of color in the construction-related trades kicked off its work Friday, July 13

Council to consider proposed food scraps policy Thursday

By Rebecca Koffman

July 13, 2018 8:30 a.m.

On Thursday, July 19, the Metro Council will consider a proposed ordinance that requires the collection of food scraps from certain types of food service businesses. After the policy is proposed, the Council will open the meeting for testimony from the public.

New report details barriers to diversifying construction workforce, offers recommendations

By Cristina Rojas

July 11, 2018 8 a.m.

Photo of a woman wearing a hard hat and vest on a construction site

A study was commissioned to uncover the region's major barriers to achieving equity and increasing diversity in the construction workforce

10 things to know about the 2018 Urban Growth Report

By Cristina Rojas

July 3, 2018 12:30 p.m.

Photo of a highway with farm fields on either side

With Tuesday's release of the 2018 Urban Growth Report, greater Portland is getting a clear look at what it can expect growth to look like in 20 years – and whether urban growth boundary expansions are necessary

Nature in Neighborhoods grants provide $800k to education, outdoor experience programs

By Yuxing Zheng

July 3, 2018 12:30 p.m.

photo of Environment 2042 Emerging Leaders ProgramCenter for Diversity & the Environment - $60,000

The Metro Council on Thursday awarded 14 grants to community organizations and groups supporting and creating partnerships in local communities. The grants emphasize building cultural, environmental and economic equity, part of Metro’s strategy to support racial equity.

4 questions with Mel Huie, celebrating 4 decades of planning regional trails

By Cristina Rojas

July 3, 2018 8 a.m.

Mel Huie has served as a parks and trails planner for Metro since 1988 and has been instrumental in planning and implementing a regional system of off-street trails.

A statement from Metro Council President Tom Hughes: Affirming safe and welcoming Metro spaces

By Tom Hughes

July 2, 2018 3:17 p.m.

If you are visiting Metro’s parks, natural areas, the Oregon Zoo, Oregon Convention Center, Metro’s cemeteries, the Expo Center or Portland’5 Centers for the Arts, you are our guest in enjoying what our region has to offer. And we reaffirm the rights of immigrants and refugees no matter what their status to basic due process rights such as the right to remain silent if asked for documentation.

Beaverton, Wilsonville share UGB proposals with Metro, regional leaders

By Cristina Rojas

July 2, 2018 2:30 p.m.

Beaverton and Wilsonville were the last two cities to go before the Metro Council and Metro Policy Advisory Committee to share their visions for their proposed expansion areas

Hauling trash to Metro? What to know before you go

By Rebecca Koffman

July 2, 2018 9 a.m.

Bay 1 at Metro Central holds a heap of mixed garbage.

It’s important to know what you are taking to a Metro transfer station, and how to take it. Here are some tips about how to arrange your load so that disposal is easier, safer and cheaper.

Before you swing the sledgehammer: The resulting debris could need testing

By Rebecca Koffman

July 2, 2018 9 a.m.

transfer station staff person in a yellow vest stands near big pile of garbage

For building contractors and do-it-yourself home improvers alike, the process is the same: If you’re disposing of certain kinds of building materials, proof that they contain less than 1 percent asbestos is required at both Metro Central in Northwest Portland and Metro South in Oregon City.

Counties release annual Metro supportive housing services fund reports

Neighbors gather to talk about improvements to nearby composting facility

KATU | Washington County composting company open to solutions to reduce the smell

Regional group begins work on strategies to advance construction workforce equity

Council to consider proposed food scraps policy Thursday

New report details barriers to diversifying construction workforce, offers recommendations

GLEAN artists work through the weight of waste

10 things to know about the 2018 Urban Growth Report

Nature in Neighborhoods grants provide $800k to education, outdoor experience programs

4 questions with Mel Huie, celebrating 4 decades of planning regional trails

A statement from Metro Council President Tom Hughes: Affirming safe and welcoming Metro spaces

Beaverton, Wilsonville share UGB proposals with Metro, regional leaders

Hauling trash to Metro? What to know before you go

Before you swing the sledgehammer: The resulting debris could need testing

Have fun, be safe on regional trails

5 fun summer trails