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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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Passengers hope for more service, quicker commutes as Metro studies Powell and Division bus lines

By Nick Christensen

July 8, 2014 4:36 p.m.

What is the best way to move people along Division Street, and its parallel road, Powell Boulevard? Metro's taking a look at that as it launches its Powell-Division corridor study.

Setting the table for wildlife

By Kate Holleran

July 8, 2014 7:27 a.m.

As a Metro natural resource scientist, Kate Holleran sees nature's biggest challenges and most glorious surprises – and she has the muddy boots to prove it. Go behind the scenes on her journey to restore the region’s voter-protected land.

Active transporation plan headed for approval but funding questions remain

By Arashi Young

July 7, 2014 12:05 p.m.

The Regional Active Transportation Plan got one last look over before it goes to a final vote later this month. The plan, which is a vision to build and integrate bicycle and pedestrian networks into the Regional Transportation Plan, was presented to the Metro Council for review at a June 26 work session.

Broughton Beach grows up: Dedication leads to fun in the sun on the Columbia

By Arashi Young

July 3, 2014 4:48 p.m.

Broughton Beach used to be known as Dittlers Beach, a beach known for bonfires and parties. It was "a place to bust open some cold ones along the river," according to Metro park ranger Jim Caudell.

Playgrounds go wild

By Heather Coston

July 1, 2014 3:46 p.m.

photo of two kits standing on rocks at the Hawthorne Park playground

There is a growing movement to bring the outdoors back to childhood – to connect kids to the natural world through play. Where once there were metal slides and plastic swings, now logs, stones, water and sand wait for children to move and manipulate using their imagination and creativity.

Tax rates drop slightly as Metro heads into new fiscal year

By Ben Kittelson

June 30, 2014 4:10 p.m.

The 2014-15 budget totals $483,840,994, which is about a two percent increase from last year's budget. By way of comparison, Hillsboro has a $445 million budget, Gresham a $446 million budget and Portland's budget totals $2.8 billion.

Oregon Convention Center hotel development agreement receives approval; design and pre-development phases can begin

June 27, 2014 8:57 a.m.

Metro, the regional government that owns the Oregon Convention Center, today approved the final development agreement for a new headquarter hotel, allowing the project to proceed to the design and pre-construction planning phase.

Council unanimously approves Hyatt agreements, authorizes bond sales

By Nick Christensen

June 26, 2014 5:16 p.m.

The deal is solid, and it's time to move on. That was the argument Metro councilors made Thursday as they voted unanimously to approve an agreement for building a 600-room Hyatt hotel across from the Oregon Convention Center.

Community groups from North Portland receive nearly $600,000 in grants

By Arashi Young

June 25, 2014 10 a.m.

This year's grants invest $594,000 in organizations that serve North Portland. Funding for the grants came from a 50-cent surcharge on each ton of trash disposed at the now-closed St. Johns Landfill. The program was established in 1985 by the Oregon Legislature to compensate communities affected by the landfill.

Restoration ahead as Metro looks toward planning River Island project

By Arashi Young

June 24, 2014 2:52 p.m.

photo of the Clackamas River near River Island

How do you restore an old riverside gravel quarry, protect native species, reduce erosion and stabilize a wildly vacillating river? That's the challenge faced by Metro's natural areas program as it starts looking at restoring River Island.

Forecast suggests Portland region will grow at about the same pace in coming decades

By Ben Kittelson

June 24, 2014 2:32 p.m.

A forecast for the next two decades of growth estimates that the Portland metropolitan area will have between 2.7 million and 3.1 million residents by 2035. That's a 400,000 to 750,000-person increase from the 2013 population of about 2.3 million.

Free parking days at Metro sites in 2025

Passengers hope for more service, quicker commutes as Metro studies Powell and Division bus lines

Setting the table for wildlife

Active transporation plan headed for approval but funding questions remain

Broughton Beach grows up: Dedication leads to fun in the sun on the Columbia

With growth decisions on the horizon, regional hotspots emerge

At Glendoveer, golf plus soccer equals … footgolf?

Field Guide: Scouters Mountain Nature Park

Playgrounds go wild

Tax rates drop slightly as Metro heads into new fiscal year

Oregon Convention Center hotel development agreement receives approval; design and pre-development phases can begin

Council unanimously approves Hyatt agreements, authorizes bond sales

Community groups from North Portland receive nearly $600,000 in grants

Restoration ahead as Metro looks toward planning River Island project

Forecast suggests Portland region will grow at about the same pace in coming decades

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