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Steering committee supports streetcar for Lake Oswego; Kafoury questions financial implications

By Nick Christensen

March 1, 2011 8:52 a.m.

Steering committee votes 9-1 to support streetcar as the locally preferred alternative. Multnomah County representative Deborah Kafoury is concerned that money for operation and construction costs just isn't there.

Hughes, Team Oregon in Japan for job recruitment, solar expo

By Nick Christensen

Feb. 28, 2011 9:48 a.m.

Team Oregon, an unofficial name for business recruiters from the state, will also host "Invest in Oregon" seminar, meet with corporate officials. It's the first of two trips abroad this spring for Metro Council President Tom Hughes, who heads to Germany with three mayors later in March.

Join Opt In by March 15 and join in the rewards

Feb. 25, 2011 2:31 p.m.

Civic involvement isn't the only incentive to join Metro's new Opt In opinion panel: If you join by March 15, you'll be eligible to win one of five $50 cash gift cards you can use anywhere. "I believe we need more people 'Opting In,'" says one winner of February's prize drawings. "We need people to engage in the discussion to make this community a better place to live."

Local students help write next chapter for West Linn's White Oak Savanna

Feb. 25, 2011 2:10 p.m.

Being protected as a natural area wasn't an ending point for the 14-acre White Oak Savanna in West Linn; it was a new beginning. So it's fitting that, last week, nearly 200 young people helped plant native plants donated by West Linn residents and harvested three young oak seedlings to receive tender loving care.

Northeast Portland gets new natural area, thanks to Metro and City of Portland partnership

Feb. 25, 2011 1:07 p.m.

Scrutinize an aerial photo of Portland's outer east side, and you'll notice splotches of green tucked among urban neighborhoods and streets. One of the largest undeveloped spaces is now a protected natural area and future park, purchased this week by the City of Portland and Metro.

Barbara Roberts takes oath of office, joins Metro Council to represent District 6

Feb. 24, 2011 2:05 p.m.

Former governor steps in as current governor taps Metro COO to lead operations for State of Oregon Barbara Roberts in sworn in by her step-daughter Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Leslie Roberts.

Retail roundtable promotes economic prosperity through best practices

Feb. 24, 2011 11:18 a.m.

At a time when the region is scanning the horizon for sparks of economic recovery, the International Council of Shopping Centers is ready to ignite some optimism for public and private stakeholders in the region's recovery.

Data Resource Center opens door to innovation with RLIS user survey

Feb. 23, 2011 4:06 p.m.

With 20 years of high marks in customer service, Metro's Data Resource Center understands how cultivating customer feedback can lead to innovation. Learn how DRC staff uses customer comments to spur innovation in the development and delivery of GIS data products and services.

Hughes: Time to restart convention center hotel discussion

By Nick Christensen

Feb. 23, 2011 10 a.m.

Metro Council President says a headquarters hotel could bring more conventions, increasing tourism throughout the region. But a lobbyist who's represented headquarters hotel opponents says the conversation is like "the middle of a vampire movie."

Metro protects and restores natural areas

Feb. 22, 2011 3:49 p.m.

Metro is adding 165,000 plants to its natural areas this year, with 55,000 being planted at Multnomah Channel alone. Since 1995, two bond measures have allowed Metro to acquire and protect more than 11,000 acres of land across the Portland metropolitan area. Multnomah Channel is one of those areas.

MPAC presentations help prepare committee for climate leadership summit

Feb. 22, 2011 3:48 p.m.

The Climate Leadership Initiative will provide a brief presentation to the Metro Policy Advisory Committee on how to prepare the Willamette Valley region for a changing climate.

Metro, Washington County officials announce new reserves proposal

Feb. 22, 2011 3:27 p.m.

Today Metro Council President Tom Hughes and Washington County Chair Andy Duyck released a new urban and rural reserves proposal for Washington County that responds to the direction provided by the Land Conservation and Development Commission in October.

Cleanup at Willamette Cove reaches milestone

Steering committee supports streetcar for Lake Oswego; Kafoury questions financial implications

Hughes, Team Oregon in Japan for job recruitment, solar expo

Join Opt In by March 15 and join in the rewards

Local students help write next chapter for West Linn's White Oak Savanna

Northeast Portland gets new natural area, thanks to Metro and City of Portland partnership

Roberts sworn in, acting COO appointed at Thursday council meeting

Metro appoints Dan Cooper acting chief operating officer

Barbara Roberts takes oath of office, joins Metro Council to represent District 6

Retail roundtable promotes economic prosperity through best practices

Data Resource Center opens door to innovation with RLIS user survey

Council President Hughes, Metro receive DJC Newsmakers Award

Hughes: Time to restart convention center hotel discussion

Metro protects and restores natural areas

MPAC presentations help prepare committee for climate leadership summit

Metro, Washington County officials announce new reserves proposal