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Paper: What to keep out of your home recycling

By Rebecca Koffman

June 27, 2017 1 p.m.

Sometimes knowing what to toss in the recycling bin can be tricky. When the paper that goes to paper mills contains plastic, food residue, or other so-called “contaminants,” it messes up the recycling process. And a few items that seem like they would be recyclable as paper actually aren’t. Here’s a list of paper(-ish) products that should stay out of your recycling bin.

Revitalizing the river; Metro and partners come together for Farmington Paddle Launch opening

By Guadalupe Triana

June 26, 2017 4:04 p.m.

Metro, Tualatin Riverkeepers and Clean Water Services came together on June 24 to celebrate the opening of the Farmington Paddle Launch. The six-acre natural area will serve both as a park and launch site between Rood Bridge Park and Eagle Landing, providing visitors a safe and convenient place to access the river, as well as restrooms, picnic tables and on-site parking.

Columbia Slough Watershed Council, George Middle School nurture next generation of nature stewards

By Gordon Oliver

June 23, 2017 1:26 p.m.

photo of George Middle School students paddling in Columbia Slough

On a cool May morning, 24 students from George Middle School paddled the last stretch of the Columbia Slough before it spill into the Willamette River. The journey was a highlight a multi-year focus at George introducing students to North Portland’s abundant but often overlooked natural environment.

Summer Fun Days returning to Blue Lake Regional Park

By Guadalupe Triana

June 20, 2017 5:15 p.m.

In a partnership with Oregon State University Extension Service and Reynolds Nutrition, Metro will host the second series of Summer Fun Days – free activity-filled days every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from July 11 to Aug. 10 for kids 18 and under.

Portland-area leaders release shared statement: 'Let's act now' on transportation

June 20, 2017 9:13 a.m.

Local and regional leaders from throughout greater Portland have released a shared statement of support for legislative action to fight congestion, improve mobility and improve our aging transportation system.

Johnson Creek watershed is returning to health thanks to science, strategic restoration work

By Gordon Oliver

June 9, 2017 5:24 p.m.

Johnson Creek is slowly being nursed back to health through the methodical efforts of community organizations, volunteers and government agencies

Division bus transit project ready to seek federal money

By Ambar Espinoza

June 9, 2017 11:22 a.m.

The Metro Council adopts the project into the region's comprehensive transportation plan, making the project eligible to apply for $100 million from the Federal Transit Administration.

Willamette Falls Riverwalk design features scenic viewpoints, public gathering places

By Yuxing Zheng

June 6, 2017 11:48 a.m.

rendering of the Willamette Falls site showing the public yard gathering place and a restored alcove

The first phase of the riverwalk could open in 2022 and would provide public access to a natural wonder hidden for decades behind private businesses at the 22-acre riverfront site in downtown Oregon City.

Dispatches: 6 voices on getting around greater Portland

By Ambar Espinoza

June 5, 2017 9:55 a.m.

Our lives and needs for getting around are also evolving as greater Portland changes. We spoke with six Oregonians to learn about how they engage with the transportation system at different stages of life.

Greater Portland garbage will no longer go to growing landfills

By Ken Ray

June 2, 2017 4:16 p.m.

Starting in 2020, garbage from greater Portland will not go to any landfills that are either new or that seek to expand, in compliance with an ordinance adopted by the Metro Council on May 25.

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