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A seat at the table: Metro seeks applicants to lead region's transportation conversation

By Craig Beebe

Nov. 6, 2014 9:28 a.m.

At Metro's Transportation Policy Alternatives Committee, planning staff from around the region talk about big transportation priorities and policies. Community representatives are key to the process. Four of the six seats are open for applications.

Metro Charter measure passes easily

By Nick Christensen

Nov. 6, 2014 9:17 a.m.

photo of the exterior of Metro Regional Center

A provision to prohibit Metro from increasing density in single-family neighborhoods passed in a big way Tuesday, with more than three-quarters of voters wanting to keep the current system in place.

Wanted: Community members with public involvement experience sought for Metro committee

Nov. 5, 2014 4:05 p.m.

Are you passionate about public engagement? Interested in helping engage residents in the region on topics from transportation and land use to parks, solid waste and recycling? Metro is seeking volunteers to serve on the Public Engagement Review Committee.

Infinity loop: From Mount Hood to the coast, a signature trail experience

By Mark Davison

Nov. 5, 2014 7 a.m.

This ambitious vision, a seamless system of big loop trails heading out from the metro region in a figure eight, is what we’re calling the Infinity Loop. The trails that comprise this vision cut through some of the most stunning scenery the Pacific Northwest has to offer and could, we hope, be an economic driver.

Metro seeks applicants for influential transportation committee

Nov. 3, 2014 8:40 a.m.

Three TPAC community representative appointments are open for two-year terms starting January 2015. One additional one-year term position is open, also starting January 2015.

Local youth-run Plant Off calling all volunteers on Nov. 1

By Jennifer Park

Oct. 31, 2014 9:41 a.m.

This Saturday morning, two groups of students and their crews of volunteers will descend upon two local parks in the culmination of months worth of preparation and work for The Intertwine’s Our Common Ground Plant Off.

Glendoveer fitness trail helps Lloyd Daniels heal after major accidents

By Jim Caudell

Oct. 31, 2014 7 a.m.

Anybody walking the Glendoveer fitness trail with consistency would have been greeted by 78-year-old Lloyd Daniels, with his trademark brown felt hat, wide grin and warm greetings to all. But it wasn’t until recently that park ranger Jim Caudell learned the inspiring, personal story behind Daniels’ journeys around the Glendoveer trail

MPAC talks tailpipes, with roads and funding the key

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 30, 2014 4:03 p.m.

With less than two months remaining before Metro has to finalize a plan to curb the region's tailpipe emissions, discussions about the strategy's details are heating up among regional leaders.

Partnership with Self Enhancement, Inc. connects hundreds of underserved youths with nature

By Sofia Basto

Oct. 28, 2014 11:26 a.m.

photo of Youth Engaging in Natural Sciences participants

In a collaborative effort, Metro and SEI developed Youth Engaging in Natural Sciences Project (YENS), an initiative to create a positive nature experience and to ignite environmental leadership among middle school, high school and college students.

Downtown Cornelius transforming one block at a time

By Jennifer Park

Oct. 28, 2014 7:57 a.m.

A main thoroughfare through the heart of Cornelius is becoming tree-lined this fall as the final step in a $3.6 million project to upgrade the streetscape in that Washington County city.

Nike Cross Nationals coming to Glendoveer Golf and Tennis Center

By Yuxing Zheng

Oct. 27, 2014 5:04 p.m.

photo of Glendoveer Golf and Tennis Center

Four hundred of the fastest high school runners in the country will converge at Metro’s Glendoveer Golf and Tennis Center Dec. 6 to compete in the 11th Annual Nike Cross Nationals.

Learn more about how Metro uses property taxes

Oct. 24, 2014 12:22 p.m.

Your property tax statements list the many local governments that rely on property taxes and how much property owners pay to each. However, even with the detailed lists, it can be difficult to discern what exactly taxes to certain local governments pay for.

Five finalists chosen in Let’s Talk Trash Film Contest

Oct. 24, 2014 9:13 a.m.

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Five finalists have been selected in Metro’s Let’s Talk Trash Film Contest. Metro invites you to watch the films at a free gala event on Monday, Nov. 10. All audience members will then be invited to cast their vote for best film. The winning filmmaker will take home $500.

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