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Where our garbage goes today, and how we got here

Jan. 16, 2015 9:29 a.m.

Though our region does a great job recycling and reusing materials, we still generate more than one million tons of garbage each year. That garbage must go somewhere to be managed safely.

Oregon Zoo paving the way with a new type of construction material

By Jennifer Park

Jan. 13, 2015 9:49 a.m.

Rendering of Elephant Plaza at the Oregon Zoo

In a state famous for its timber industry, a new form of lumber is making its debut at an Oregon Zoo construction project. A visitor center at the Oregon Zoo's under-construction Elephant Lands exhibit is believed to be the first in Oregon to use cross-laminated timber.

Portland’s Warner Pacific College seeks greater reach and better transit

By Craig Beebe

Jan. 12, 2015 4:28 p.m.

With about 500 undergraduates in its Christian-focused liberal arts programs, Warner Pacific College is one of the smallest colleges in the Portland region. But with a plan to grow its presence across the region, the college is well-positioned to benefit from improved transit in southeast Portland.

Decades after a difficult move, distinctive Barbur Blvd. synagogue considers future

By Craig Beebe

Jan. 8, 2015 4:30 p.m.

Fifty years after a major urban renewal project led to the destruction of its first synagogue, members of the historic Ahavath Achim congregation are contemplating another move. But this time things are different, as the community looks at changes among its membership and anticipates impacts from potential new transit past its distinctive beehive synagogue.

Jobs and livability the focus at Metro Council inauguration

By Nick Christensen

Jan. 7, 2015 8:30 a.m.

Metro Council President Tom Hughes takes the oath of office.

Four Metro councilors took the oath of office Tuesday, at an inauguration ceremony with a different tone, but similar message, to their last oath-taking in 2011.

The secret, underground lives of mushrooms

By Dan Daly

Jan. 6, 2015 7 a.m.

The showy mushrooms that adorn the forest floor are merely the obvious part. Fungi have secret lives, and what they do underground easily rank higher than salmon or wolves in terms of value to the ecosystem.

Read the latest edition of Our Big Backyard magazine and discover 6 winter recreation sites

Jan. 5, 2015 6:50 p.m.

Winter doesn't mean that fun must be confined indoors. Go out and play at six area winter recreation sites featured in the winter edition of Our Big Backyard magazine -- out now.

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.

Powell-Division transit project starts conversation on safety and security

Dec. 22, 2014 9:14 a.m.

Powell-Division potential routes closeup

In January, Metro's Powell-Division Transit and Development Project begins a series of conversations exploring safety and security along the region's first bus rapid transit line. Anyone can participate.

Statement from Metro Council President Tom Hughes on the Climate Smart strategies adoption

By Tom Hughes

Dec. 19, 2014 4:11 p.m.

Our region definitely made history this week, adopting America's first regional set of strategies to combat climate change. The Metro Council voted unanimously Thursday to adopt the strategies, which will cut vehicle emissions to 29 percent below 2005 levels in the next 20 years.