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Otter babies!!! River otter Tilly is raising two new pups at the Oregon Zoo

March 6, 2017 1:14 p.m.

Tilly, a North American river otter, is raising two tiny pups, born Feb. 26 at the Oregon Zoo. The new arrivals — one male and one female — weighed around 4 ounces each at birth and have already doubled that thanks to their mother’s naturally high-fat milk.

In their words: 5 young people look to Southwest Corridor's future

By Russ Doubleday

March 6, 2017 12:33 p.m.

We talked to middle and high school students from Portland and Tigard to hear their thoughts on their communities and the changes and opportunities Southwest Corridor light rail could bring.

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

March 6, 2017 11:55 a.m.

Metro is in receipt of the 2015-2018 MTIP March 2017 Formal Amendment. To share your views, comment by 5 p.m. March 20, 2017. A final notice will not be published.

Troutdale residents help shape walking, cycling trail

By Cory Eldridge

March 3, 2017 3:45 p.m.

photo of open house about Troutdale trail

Troutdale residents are helping shape a proposed cycling and pedestrian trail that would connect their city to Gresham along a three-mile route from Depot Park to Mt. Hood Community College. The exact path will be decided in large part by input from residents – including approximately 200 who attended a Feb. 22 open house, co-hosted by Metro and the City of Troutdale.

2 questions, 5 minutes: Rank Portland-area transportation priorities in this quick survey

March 3, 2017 1:02 p.m.

People have told Metro their biggest transportation needs. We are planning for all of them – but we know we can’t afford everything we need right now. Tell leaders what is most urgently needed in the next 10 years.

About a dozen speak at Metro Council hearing on urban reserves

By Nick Christensen

March 3, 2017 11:02 a.m.

A plan to designate an area along Interstate 205 in Clackamas County as an urban reserve got another public hearing Thursday, as Metro and Clackamas County look to wrap up the region's 50-year growth plan.

Learning from Atlanta and Denver: Housing expert speaks in Portland March 17

March 2, 2017 9:49 a.m.

Tony Pickett has been the driving force behind some of the nation’s most innovative and successful efforts in equitable development and affordable housing. As greater Portland continues to grapple with a housing affordability crisis, Pickett will discuss lessons from Atlanta and Denver that could help here.

Affordable apartments and community center reach milestones in Jade District

By Ambar Espinoza

March 1, 2017 3:11 p.m.

Furniture store image from the Jade District

Residents will have a chance to preview designs for a new community center and an affordable housing building in the Jade District on March 7, as a partnership among Metro, APANO and ROSE Community Development advances.

Cirque du Soleil returns to the Portland Expo Center this summer with KURIOS ~ Cabinet of Curiosities

March 1, 2017 8:52 a.m.

photo of the E from the Expo Center sign

The Portland Expo Center will again host Cirque du Soleil, returning for another limited engagement run – this time for “KURIOS ~ Cabinet of Curiosities” – opening for an extended run premiering August 24.

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

Feb. 24, 2017 9:20 a.m.

Metro is in receipt of the Proposed MTIP Formal Amendments. To share your views, comment by 5 p.m. March 24, 2017. A final notice will not be published.

2 Gresham sidewalk projects vie for final $3 million grant in spirited JPACT debate

By Craig Beebe

Feb. 17, 2017 1:30 p.m.

Student getting off school bus in Gresham

Regional leaders failed to reach a final decision Thursday on how to spend $3 million in federal transportation money targeted for one of two safety projects in Gresham, in a spirited debate about whether local or regional priorities should have greater sway.

Scott Cruickshank named general manager of visitor venues for Metro

Feb. 15, 2017 5:23 p.m.

Scott Cruickshank is the new general manager of visitor venues for Metro, marking the end of a national search. He replaces Teri Dresler, who retired last year. Cruickshank, currently serving as interim general manager, will begin his new role immediately.

Public comment opportunity: Upcoming Metro Council actions on Powell-Division Transit Project

Feb. 15, 2017 5:16 p.m.

This spring, the Metro Council will consider approval of the Powell-Division Transit Project’s Locally Preferred Alternative, which defines the route and general station locations for new high capacity bus service connecting downtown Portland and downtown Gresham via Division Street. The council will also consider amending the Regional Transportation Plan to reflect the project. A comment period on both decisions is now open.

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

Otter babies!!! River otter Tilly is raising two new pups at the Oregon Zoo

In their words: 5 young people look to Southwest Corridor's future

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

Troutdale residents help shape walking, cycling trail

2 questions, 5 minutes: Rank Portland-area transportation priorities in this quick survey

About a dozen speak at Metro Council hearing on urban reserves

Learning from Atlanta and Denver: Housing expert speaks in Portland March 17

Affordable apartments and community center reach milestones in Jade District

Cirque du Soleil returns to the Portland Expo Center this summer with KURIOS ~ Cabinet of Curiosities

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

Oregon Zoo’s new Education Center focuses on conservation, sustainability

2 Gresham sidewalk projects vie for final $3 million grant in spirited JPACT debate

New dock installed at Sauvie Island Boat Ramp

Scott Cruickshank named general manager of visitor venues for Metro

Public comment opportunity: Upcoming Metro Council actions on Powell-Division Transit Project