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Metro plants record-setting 594,000 native plants to restore parks, natural areas

By Yuxing Zheng

March 17, 2016 11:33 a.m.

Native plants serve a crucial role in Metro’s efforts to restore wetlands, oak woodlands and other habitats. The plants provide shelter for fish and wildlife as well as an important food source.

Jeff Merkley visits Willamette Falls Legacy Project site

By Lisa Shishido Konkola

March 7, 2016 10 a.m.

photo of elected officials at Willamette Falls

Merkley's visit coincides with an important milestone for the project as the design collective of Snøhetta, Mayer/Reed and Dialog enters the design phase for a public riverwalk. A series of community engagement events starts later this month to find out what people would like to do and experience at the riverwalk.

Oregon Legislature passes bill to spur cleanup, redevelopment of contaminated land

By Justin Sherrill

March 4, 2016 11 a.m.

a photo of construction crews removing a fuel tank from underground

The new legislation will give cities, counties and ports a flexible tool for brownfield remediation. After unanimous approval by legislators, it goes to Gov. Kate Brown for her signature.

Survey records public's thoughts on Portland-to-Bridgeport rapid transit

By Craig Beebe

March 4, 2016 10:53 a.m.

As the leaders on the Southwest Corridor Plan Steering Committee prepare to make a decision about light rail or bus rapid transit, members of the public are weighing in. A month-long online survey ending Feb. 15 attracted more than 2,400 responses.

Pre-forest habitat critical for native songbirds

By Kate Holleran

March 3, 2016 3:55 p.m.

photo of native grasses at Chehalem Ridge

Songbirds forage, breed and shelter in the large swathes of open, low-growing grasses and shrubs that comprise pre-forest habitat, now one of the rarest types of habitat in the Pacific Northwest.

KATU | How to reach Portland's lofty recycling goal

March 1, 2016 1:12 p.m.

pictogram for Metro stories in the media

It seems impossible: Can Portlanders really recycle 90 percent of their waste? And by 2030, no less? That's the city's current target, and recyclers like Far West Recycling CEO Keith Ristau think it can be done. But right now there are some basic recycling mistakes many are making.

Small businesses learn more about working with Portland-area governments at contracting open house

By Brandi Boyett

Feb. 26, 2016 2:53 p.m.

Small business owners and government officials met at the Small Business Open House Feb. 23 at the Oregon Convention Center.

Metro and Multnomah County officials hosted the third annual Small Business Open House at the Oregon Convention Center Feb. 23 to help female, minority, service-disabled and emerging business owners better understand how to be involved with city projects.

Weigh in: Shared prosperity at heart of draft equity strategy

By Nick Christensen

Feb. 23, 2016 9:09 a.m.

A draft plan to address regional equity issues is set for release today, after three years of discussion and development. A survey will allow the region's residents to provide feedback before the Metro Council considers the plan this summer.

Metro grants $377,406 for community-improvement projects in Northwest Portland

Feb. 22, 2016 3:03 p.m.

photo from the Linnton Community Center Hungry Families Program

The Metro Central Enhancement Committee announced its decision to fund 11 local improvement projects totaling $377,406. Metro's grants range from $6,500 for classroom education and field trips for 200 third graders to $100,000 for tree plantings, with money also earmarked to provide hot meals for homebound seniors, capital improvements at community centers and more.

Black Violin brings hip-hop, classical fusion to Portland Feb. 24

By Brandi Boyett

Feb. 19, 2016 2:02 p.m.

Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste of Black Violin.

Wilner “Wil B” Baptiste and Kevin “Kev” Marcus Sylvester will take the stage Feb. 24 at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, along with Bravo Youth Orchestras, to bring classical strings to life with modern music.

5 lessons from Los Angeles on transforming transportation (and coming after Portland)

By Justin Sherrill

Feb. 19, 2016 12:58 p.m.

When Oregonians think of cities with comprehensive, forward-looking transportation systems, Los Angeles probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. Denny Zane thinks it's time for that to change.

Regional trail users to see 400 new signs

By George Winborn

Feb. 19, 2016 12:04 p.m.

The signs will make it easier for visitors to navigate the trails by providing a consistent look and feel across the trail system, said Robert Spurlock, senior regional trail planner at Metro.

Meridian Gardens offers new beginnings in Southeast Portland

Metro plants record-setting 594,000 native plants to restore parks, natural areas

Oversight group: zoo delivers on bond promises

Renowned NYC transportation leader to speak in Portland March 23

Jeff Merkley visits Willamette Falls Legacy Project site

Oregon Legislature passes bill to spur cleanup, redevelopment of contaminated land

Survey records public's thoughts on Portland-to-Bridgeport rapid transit

Pre-forest habitat critical for native songbirds

KATU | How to reach Portland's lofty recycling goal

Free Metro parks days 2016

Small businesses learn more about working with Portland-area governments at contracting open house

Weigh in: Shared prosperity at heart of draft equity strategy

Metro grants $377,406 for community-improvement projects in Northwest Portland

Black Violin brings hip-hop, classical fusion to Portland Feb. 24

5 lessons from Los Angeles on transforming transportation (and coming after Portland)

Regional trail users to see 400 new signs