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October debut for three transit-oriented development projects in Portland region

By Peggy Morell

Nov. 8, 2012 9:35 a.m.

a photo of the MAX light rail train approaching a tall white building

Three projects in three corners of the Portland region – Northeast, Northwest and Southwest – opened in October with investment from Metro's Transit-Oriented Development Program.

Proposed county line change could help spark development in one Tualatin Valley area

By Nick Christensen

Nov. 7, 2012 4:52 p.m.

The Multnomah-Washington county line could be moved under a new plan to allow for development of an area brought into the urban growth boundary in 2002.

Fighting blackberry a constant battle in war on invasives, erosion

By Abby Haight

Nov. 7, 2012 10:45 a.m.

Himalayan blackberry (and the equally noxious Evergreen blackberry, Rubus laciniatus), is the poster plant of invasive weeds – a pest so aggressively successful that it can grow from a single plant into an impenetrable thicket in just a few years.

Metro offers free admission for military personnel

Nov. 5, 2012 10 a.m.

Metro will acknowledge Veterans Day by offering free admission to Metro parks and the Oregon Zoo for military veterans and active military personnel, as well as family members who accompany them.

Union, developers reach labor agreement on convention center hotel; more negotiations ahead on project

By Nick Christensen

Nov. 1, 2012 4:28 p.m.

The four-party agreement included representatives from UNITE HERE Local 8, which represents hotel workers in Seattle and Portland, and the companies collaborating to pursue the hotel project, which would add as many as 600 hotel rooms near the convention center. Now, discussions can begin about what the public will have to pitch in for the project.

As night begins earlier, don't forget to Be Seen, Be Safe

Nov. 1, 2012 4:15 p.m.

As daylight saving time goes away, now is the time to stop a minute and consider how visible you and your family are when biking and walking. This is the time of year when people need to "dress" to be seen, and drivers should be especially alert to cyclists and pedestrians that are harder to see in low light.

Retiring Metro finance director leaves behind stability, looks forward to travel

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 31, 2012 1:42 p.m.

You will always have more choices than money. It's been one of Margo Norton's mantras in Metro's finance department, a tenure that began on April Fools Day in 2006 and ends on Halloween in 2012.

Transportation fund aims to boost economy, make more equitable access to jobs

Oct. 25, 2012 3:50 p.m.

The Portland area could invest $34 million in transportation projects that create jobs, make safer streets and improve access to jobs for low-income and minority communities.

Region's residents slowly curbing auto use, but cars still dominate the commute

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 23, 2012 4:32 p.m.

In essence, the region's emphasis on transit and bicycle infrastructure and smarter zoning haven't been a panacea that gets everyone out of their cars. But the improvements have been chipping away at auto use.

Committee votes to look at light rail and bus rapid transit for part of Southwest Corridor study

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 22, 2012 1:12 p.m.

Members of the Southwest Corridor Plan Steering Committee unanimously agreed Monday to move forward on studies of bus improvements and light rail for the area, which is roughly a wedge of the region from downtown Portland out to Tigard, King City, Tualatin and Sherwood.

Reuse Expo boosts local reuse awareness

Oct. 22, 2012 10:15 a.m.

For Portland, reused and upcycled goods aren't too hard to find. From Saturday Market booths to downtown sculptures, repurposed items seem to be a staple in the city know for its sustainable and creative efforts.

Lone Fir Cemetery Foundation debuts at Cultural Heritage Garden

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 18, 2012 4:35 p.m.

The Lone Fir Cemetery Foundation formed to tackle large-scale projects at the cemetery. First on the list is the Cultural Heritage Garden, a memorial to Chinese laborers and mental health patients who were buried at Block 14, on the cemetery's southwest corner.

Portland pedals to another successful 2012 Bike Commute Challenge

Oct. 17, 2012 11:30 a.m.

Portland area resident’s dedication to being America’s No. 1 bike city shined in September as they logged more than 1.25 million miles in the 2012 Bike Commute Challenge. During the month, 11,745 cyclists from 1,395 teams logged their trips to and from work during the challenge; a friendly competition between work sites to encourage people to bike to work.

Parks and nature 2024: Commitment to results

October debut for three transit-oriented development projects in Portland region

Proposed county line change could help spark development in one Tualatin Valley area

Fighting blackberry a constant battle in war on invasives, erosion

Metro offers free admission for military personnel

Union, developers reach labor agreement on convention center hotel; more negotiations ahead on project

As night begins earlier, don't forget to Be Seen, Be Safe

Retiring Metro finance director leaves behind stability, looks forward to travel

Transportation fund aims to boost economy, make more equitable access to jobs

Waste recovery reaches new highs in 2011

Region's residents slowly curbing auto use, but cars still dominate the commute

Committee votes to look at light rail and bus rapid transit for part of Southwest Corridor study

Reuse Expo boosts local reuse awareness

Lone Fir Cemetery Foundation debuts at Cultural Heritage Garden

Metro Council scheduled to vote Thursday on $1 increase to zoo admission

Portland pedals to another successful 2012 Bike Commute Challenge