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$1 billion, and 11 more numbers that define Marquam Hill's transportation challenge

By Craig Beebe

April 2, 2015 10:15 a.m.

Transit access is critical to future of working, living, learning and accessing medical care on Marquam Hill. But as the Southwest Corridor Plan steering committee debates a future high capacity transit line to connect Portland and Tualatin, how to serve Marquam Hill is one of the stickiest questions they must confront. Here are 12 numbers that define what's at stake for Marquam Hill, and how we got here.

North Tualatin Mountains planning, restoration continues

By Yuxing Zheng

April 1, 2015 11:52 a.m.

photo of planting crews at North Abbey Creek Natural Area

Metro will hold another community open house in late spring as part of a months-long effort to plan the future of four properties in the North Tualatin Mountains.

Metro's visitor venues work to reduce waste, improve collection

By Jodi Garber-Simon

April 1, 2015 11:10 a.m.

On March 1, approximately 1,000 Portland businesses participating in Metro’s food scraps program made the transition to food-only collection. Three of the largest businesses making the switch were the Oregon Convention Center, Portland’5 Centers for the Arts and the Portland Expo Center, all Metro venues.

Getting the green light: $4.6 million to support more reliable regional travel

By Craig Beebe

March 31, 2015 5:25 p.m.

Using a relatively small award from regional flexible funds, Metro's Transportation System Management and Operations program essentially improves the capacity of our transportation system without increasing capacity at all. This month, the program announced another $4.6 million for three years of projects around the region.

New acquisition will provide future trailhead for Newell Creek Canyon

By Jennifer Park

March 30, 2015 12:39 p.m.

map of Newell Creek Canyon property acquisition

Neighbors are helping shape a planning project underway now that will plot opportunities for future trails, habitat restoration, conservation education and other improvements.

Public notice: Opportuity to comment on renewal application for Recology Portland, Inc. Suttle Road recovery facility

March 30, 2015 8 a.m.

Recology Portland, Inc. has submitted an application for a renewed Metro solid waste facility license to operate a material recovery facility and residential food waste reload.

Oregon Zoo names recruitment firm in search for next director

By Hova Najarian

March 27, 2015 11:38 a.m.

As it ramps up a nationwide search for its next director, the Oregon Zoo has retained the services of DHR International, one of the largest retained executive search firms in the world.

Wells Fargo donation will expand reach of storefront improvement program

March 26, 2015 3:49 p.m.

photo of downtown Milwaukie with pedestrians and restaurants

Wells Fargo will donate $20,000 to the Portland-based nonprofit Albina Opportunities Corporation to help small businesses implement storefront improvements in conjunction with Metro’s Enterprising Places grant program.

New cycle of regional grants to offer $5 million for local planning efforts

March 26, 2015 12:32 p.m.

photo of Powell-Division workshop attendees

An estimated $5 million of grants could be available for the region’s cities and counties as Metro begins a fourth cycle of its community planning and development grant program. The grants help local jurisdictions prepare plans for development that meet local and regional goals.

Portland region grows to 2.35 million residents, Census estimates, with newcomers leading the way

By Nick Christensen

March 26, 2015 11:43 a.m.

Portland's growth surged from 2013 to 2014, the Census Bureau said Wednesday, with the seven-county metropolitan area's population rising to an estimated 2.35 million. Portland's growth was 15th-fastest among the country's 50 largest metro areas. Nearly half of the growth came from domestic migration – people moving to the metropolitan area from other parts of the United States.

Quantifying happiness: The science of animal welfare

By Marcia Sinclair

March 25, 2015 2:47 p.m.

At a newly remodeled space inside a former Oregon Zoo animal clinic, a small group of researchers and volunteers is attempting to identify what makes life worth living.

Oregon Convention Center hotel: Statement from Metro Council President Tom Hughes on Senate Bill 927

By Tom Hughes

March 25, 2015 1:24 p.m.

Earlier today, the Oregon Senate moved our region closer toward job growth, increased tourism spending and a stronger economy. I want to thank the Senate for its quick consideration of Senate Bill 927. The sooner we can break ground on a Hyatt hotel near the Oregon Convention Center, the closer we are to bringing even more big events to the Portland metro area and our state.

Metro Council approves $10 million to remove Kellogg Dam and benefit fish, wildlife and community in Milwaukie

$1 billion, and 11 more numbers that define Marquam Hill's transportation challenge

North Tualatin Mountains planning, restoration continues

Metro's visitor venues work to reduce waste, improve collection

Getting the green light: $4.6 million to support more reliable regional travel

New acquisition will provide future trailhead for Newell Creek Canyon

Public notice: Opportuity to comment on renewal application for Recology Portland, Inc. Suttle Road recovery facility

Oregon Zoo names recruitment firm in search for next director

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Visit Metro sites for two fun-filled days of Easter activities

Wells Fargo donation will expand reach of storefront improvement program

Spring sucess with native plants

New cycle of regional grants to offer $5 million for local planning efforts

Portland region grows to 2.35 million residents, Census estimates, with newcomers leading the way

Quantifying happiness: The science of animal welfare

Oregon Convention Center hotel: Statement from Metro Council President Tom Hughes on Senate Bill 927