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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.

New natural area near Wapato Lake will protect clean water in Tualatin River, improve wildlife habitat

By Yuxing Zheng

March 24, 2015 5:42 p.m.

photo of new acquisition near Wapato Lake

Metro has acquired 246 acres in the Wapato Lake area northeast of Gaston that will help protect clean water in the Tualatin River and improve fish and wildlife habitat.

Community leaders propose broad Metro equity framework

By Craig Beebe

March 23, 2015 noon

A woman pushes a walker through a crosswalk at 82nd and Powell

On Friday, the committee overseeing the development of Metro's equity strategy confirmed its endorsement of most of a community-authored report proposing a broad framework for approaching, understanding and tracking equity in the region.

Artists selected to ‘glean’ creative answers to region’s steady stream of trash

March 20, 2015 11:17 a.m.

Five local artists were recently chosen by a jury of arts and environmental professionals to participate in GLEAN, an environmental arts program that will send them digging through discards to bring attention to excessive waste generation and reuse issues.

Powell-Division committee selects Tilikum, advances several Portland and Gresham route options

By Craig Beebe

March 17, 2015 12:06 p.m.

At a meeting Monday, the Powell-Division Transit and Development Project steering committee selected several route options in Portland and Gresham for further consideration, helping focus the next phase of developing an action plan for the region's first bus rapid transit project.

Restoration work transforms Maroon Ponds

By Yuxing Zheng

March 16, 2015 5:40 p.m.

photo of Maroon Ponds after restoration work

Metro and Clean Water Services are partnering to restore Maroon Ponds, a former farm just south of Forest Grove, into the wetlands, riparian forest and upland woodland that once thrived at the site.

How combustion converts garbage to electricity

March 16, 2015 5 a.m.

This article explores combustion, a process by which garbage is burned to create electricity and reduce the volume of the leftover material (ash) to a fraction of the volume of incoming waste.

Metro Council unanimously supports banning "the box" from employment applications

By Jennifer Park

March 13, 2015 9:45 a.m.

The Metro Council voted 6-0 Thursday to approve a resolution removing questions about individuals’ criminal history from applications for positions with the regional government. While the box had effectively been removed from the recruitment process at Metro through executive order, the Council voted unanimously in favor of the resolution, joining Multnomah County and the Portland City Council on the list of local governments to adopt the change.

Monday meeting could narrow options for Powell-Division bus rapid transit

By Craig Beebe

March 12, 2015 2:39 p.m.

Chinese language table at Fubonn outreach event

The Powell-Division Transit and Development Project's steering committee meets Monday to consider months of public engagement on the project. The committee is expected to select a Willamette River crossing and refine options for the transit line's route in Portland and Gresham

Parks and nature 2024: Commitment to results

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

New natural area near Wapato Lake will protect clean water in Tualatin River, improve wildlife habitat

Community leaders propose broad Metro equity framework

Artists selected to ‘glean’ creative answers to region’s steady stream of trash

Powell-Division committee selects Tilikum, advances several Portland and Gresham route options

Restoration work transforms Maroon Ponds

How combustion converts garbage to electricity

Metro Council unanimously supports banning "the box" from employment applications

Monday meeting could narrow options for Powell-Division bus rapid transit