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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.

Metro Council unanimously approves tailpipe emissions plan

By Nick Christensen

Dec. 18, 2014 5:26 p.m.

Metro Councilor Kathryn Harrington plans out a bike route

What Metro found, while studying the mandate, was that simply building out locally-adopted land use and transportation plans would exceed that 20 percent mandate. Basically, plans already on the books would achieve the goals.

It's Our Nature: Sign up for year-long outdoor immersion series for adults

Dec. 16, 2014 4:11 p.m.

Starting in March, a group of adults will immerse themselves in the region's natural areas and learn about topics including geology, animal tracking, birding and ethnobotany.

Groundbreaking celebrates new Transit-Oriented Development in North Portland's Kenton neighborhood

By Jennifer Park

Dec. 16, 2014 11:15 a.m.

Groundbreaking celebrates transit-oriented development project in Kenton

Golden shovels ceremonially broke ground on a new transit-oriented development project in North Portland’s Kenton neighborhood last week, bringing to life a vision born a decade ago.

Metro Central Enhancement Committee announces winners of annual grant funds

By Jennifer Park

Dec. 12, 2014 11:31 a.m.

Metro Central Enhancement Grant program boundary map

The Metro Central Enhancement Committee presented to the Metro Council the organizations selected to receive $114,787 in grant funds for community support and improvements in neighborhoods impacted by their proximity to the Metro Central Transfer Station.

Temporary Better Block project inspires permanent fixes in Portland's Old Town

Dec. 12, 2014 9:45 a.m.

Better Block PDX's Boris Kaganovich with Mayor Charlie Hales

Two months after Better Block PDX, with support from Metro's Regional Travel Options program, reimagined Third Ave. in Portland’s Old Town neighborhood with safety improvements that prioritized pedestrians and cyclists, the Portland Bureau of Transportation has announced that it has allocated $10,000 to make some of the improvements permanent.

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

6 fun ways to banish cabin fever

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

Jobs and livability the focus at Metro Council inauguration

The secret, underground lives of mushrooms

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

Managing garbage in the long term

Waterfalls, growth, parks and the hotel: Metro's 2014 stories of the year

Plant shrubs in the dead of winter?

Powell-Division transit project starts conversation on safety and security

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

Metro Council unanimously approves tailpipe emissions plan

It's Our Nature: Sign up for year-long outdoor immersion series for adults

Groundbreaking celebrates new Transit-Oriented Development in North Portland's Kenton neighborhood

Metro Central Enhancement Committee announces winners of annual grant funds

Temporary Better Block project inspires permanent fixes in Portland's Old Town