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Kitzhaber taps Metro's Jordan to become state's first chief operating officer

By Nick Christensen

Feb. 22, 2011 11:40 a.m.

Michael Jordan, who has been Metro's staff chief since 2003, will become Oregon's first Chief Operating Officer pending senate confirmation. He'll focus on making state government more effective and efficient.

Spring cleaning: Green the garage

Feb. 22, 2011 10:35 a.m.

Too much stuff in the garage to fit the car or the bike? From that old, broken fridge to the vinyl bag of bowling balls, 'tis the season for spring cleaning. Metro offers timely tips on reducing, reusing and recycling to get your garage in shape for summer.

Welcoming wildlife: Metro grants support Backyard Habitat Certification Program

Feb. 22, 2011 10:25 a.m.

Last summer, Tricia Knoll watched in awe as a pileated woodpecker mined insects from alder snags that she and co-owner Darrell Salk have left in place on their Southwest Portland property. “That magnificent bird would not have been there had we not chosen to restore native habitat in our yard,” she says.

For Metro natural areas, 'boot camp' isn't just a day in the park

Feb. 22, 2011 10:20 a.m.

Joining the ranks of land protected by Metro’s voter-approved Natural Areas Program is not an ending. It’s the start of a strategic – and sometimes rigorous – transformation, designed to improve water quality, wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation opportunities for future generations.

Metro partners with cities, consultant, to revitalize downtowns and main streets

Feb. 18, 2011 3:44 p.m.

It can start with something as simple as taking up the carpet covering beautifully-aged wood floors in a historic building or removing plaster from the façade of a downtown landmark to reveal the original brick beneath.

Washington County, Metro leaders close to deal on reserves

By Nick Christensen

Feb. 18, 2011 9:36 a.m.

Maps have yet to be produced, but plan includes urban reserves north of U.S. 26, rural reserves north of Council Creek. Public will have opportunities to comment before mid-March votes.

Northern red-legged frogs 'heart' Metro's natural area restoration

Feb. 16, 2011 11:47 a.m.

Jelly-like amphibian egg masses can set a scientist’s heart aflutter – they show that restoration projects are working at Metro’s natural areas. But Metro scientist Katy Weil got an extra-sweet surprise on Valentine’s Day, when she discovered a heart-shaped clump of northern red-legged frog eggs at Gotter Prairie.

Active transportation's role in regional flexible funds

By Carlotta Collette

Feb. 15, 2011 12:54 p.m.

Last week at the regular Joint Policy Advisory Committee on Transportation meeting, two members of our Regional Flexible Funds Task Force made a presentation on their work.

Asking Damascus: A Q&A with Mayor Steve Spinnett

By Nick Christensen

Feb. 14, 2011 2:30 p.m.

New Damascus Mayor Steve Spinnett has been a vocal critic of Metro and the effects of its planning requirements on his city. Last week, Spinnett talked with Metro's reporter about the planning for his city.

Metro's RID Patrol program wins Mayoral award

Feb. 14, 2011 12:24 p.m.

Metro was honored with a Partners in Safety award for the program at the Mayor’s annual Safety Recognition Day on Feb. 9. This is the first time the RID Patrol has been recognized with such an award.

Transportation panel seeks big impact with $23 million in flexible funds spending

Feb. 14, 2011 11:55 a.m.

An influential panel that controls federal transportation spending across the Portland area has unanimously endorsed new strategies designed to make the most of $23 million in Regional Flexible Funds.

Metro receives $4 million for Tualatin Valley Highway and 82nd Avenue projects

Kitzhaber taps Metro's Jordan to become state's first chief operating officer

Spring cleaning: Green the garage

Welcoming wildlife: Metro grants support Backyard Habitat Certification Program

For Metro natural areas, 'boot camp' isn't just a day in the park

Metro partners with cities, consultant, to revitalize downtowns and main streets

Washington County, Metro leaders close to deal on reserves

Council selects former Gov. Roberts to finish Liberty's District 6 term

Metro Council appoints Barbara Roberts to represent District 6

Northern red-legged frogs 'heart' Metro's natural area restoration

Active transportation's role in regional flexible funds

Shiprack stays in District 6 race; Stacey bows out

Asking Damascus: A Q&A with Mayor Steve Spinnett

Metro's RID Patrol program wins Mayoral award

Transportation panel seeks big impact with $23 million in flexible funds spending

More than cost at play in decision on Columbia River Crossing design