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Honoring hospital patients at Lone Fir

By Hannah Erickson

July 1, 2025 8:42 a.m.

A stone grave marker sits flat against the ground, yellow flowers placed on it. The inscription reads: "Unknown. Buried May 20, 1882."

Almost 200 patients from the Oregon Hospital for the Insane were buried at Lone Fir Cemetery in the 1800s, many in graves that are now unmarked. Thanks to new research, some of them now have headstones.

Community Voices: From reluctant hiker to nature ambassador

June 26, 2025 10:54 a.m.

Kali Walker smiles as she holds and examines a green leaf on a branch

When Kali Walker's family first moved to the Pacific Northwest, she didn't think much about nature. But after exploring the region's parks and forests, she has found a new passion for sharing the natural world with others.

Path Home offers new beginnings for families experiencing homelessness

By Lauren Everett

June 12, 2025 4:36 p.m.

Blue and green playground in the foreground, with white multi-story building in the background.

Portland nonprofit Path Home offers new beginnings for families experiencing homelessness. Their work is made possible in part by Metro’s supportive housing services fund.

“On the wings of the thunderbird”: Tistilal Village brings affordable homes to North Portland

June 5, 2025 9:21 a.m.

Three storey apartment building with a central courtyard at twilight.

NAYA opens new affordable apartment community in North Portland’s Portsmouth neighborhood with the help of Metro affordable housing bond dollars. Tistilal Village is home to 58 households.

New Clackamas County shelter celebrates grand opening

May 20, 2025 1:13 p.m.

Bench in front of a grey bungalow, with a Welcome sign next to it.

Brought to life with Metro supportive housing services dollars, Clackamas Village offers refuge and healing for people transitioning out of homelessness. It can accommodate 24 people at a time, with private sleeping pods, communal areas and wrap around services on site.

Public notice: Opportunity to comment on pending amendment to the Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan

May 12, 2025 12:16 p.m.

Metro is in receipt of proposed Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan formal amendments. To share your views, comment by 5 p.m. on Friday, June 13. A final notice will not be published.

Public notice (closed): Opportunity to comment on Recology Suttle Road solid waste facility license renewal

May 1, 2025 8 a.m.

Recology Portland, Inc. submitted an application to renew its Metro solid waste facility license to operate the Suttle Road Material Recovery Facility, a mixed-waste material recovery and reload facility in Portland. To share your views, submit a comment by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Public notice (closed): Opportunity to comment on GrayMar Environmental Services, LLC solid waste facility license application

May 1, 2025 8 a.m.

GrayMar Environmental Services, LLC applied for a new Metro solid waste facility license to receive and transfer industrial solid waste at its facility in Troutdale. To share your views, submit a comment by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Oregon makes recycling history

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