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Supportive housing services program reaches new milestone

Jan. 14, 2022 11:22 a.m.

Further funding for the implementation of the historic supportive housing services measure can be released as Metro enters formal agreements with Washington, Clackamas, and Multnomah counties.

Free parking days at Metro parks 2022

Jan. 13, 2022 10 a.m.

A group of training staff from Metro gather along the banks of the Sandy River in Oxbow Regional Park

Get out and explore nature.

Está abierto: Descubra Chehalem Ridge Nature Park

Jan. 12, 2022 1 p.m.

A young child wearing a blue dress runs along a trail with tall trees on one side and an open prairie on the other.

El parque ofrece 10 millas de senderos que incluyen 3 millas para todas las edades y capacidades.

Hwang appointed to represent District 6 on the Metro Council

Jan. 11, 2022 4:37 p.m.

Hwang will finish the first half of the District 6 term; elections to come this year.

GLEAN artists tell new stories with discarded trash

By Arashi Young

Jan. 7, 2022 2:01 p.m.

An image of 2021 GLEAN artist Colin Kippen's work

Five artists create art from trash at Metro Central transfer station. Metro’s GLEAN program aims to inspire people to think differently about waste in our region.

Meet the 2021 GLEAN artists

By Arashi Young

Jan. 7, 2022 2 p.m.

An image of GLEAN artists at Metro Central transfer station

Five local artists have been selected to make art out of trash from the region.

Metro council makes equity and environmental protection requirements for I-5 Bridge Replacement Program

Jan. 7, 2022 1:36 p.m.

The council voted unanimously to make Metro’s support of the interstate bridge replacement project contingent on it meeting specific values, outcomes, and actions.

Birds at the feeder

Jan. 6, 2022 5:37 p.m.

Six tiny gray and brown birds hang onto the side of a feeder filled with suet.

One feeder can attract a party of birds

Read Our Big Backyard Winter 2022

Jan. 6, 2022 4:28 p.m.

A large oak tree stands alone in a prairie.

Meet Chehalem Ridge Nature Park, Allison Rose on connecting to land, and fire prevention in winter.

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

Jan. 4, 2022 2:35 p.m.

Metro is in receipt of proposed MTIP formal amendments. To share your views, comment by 5 p.m. on Feb. 2. A final notice will not be published.

Metro seeks proposals for the 2022 Investment and Innovation grants

By Arashi Young

Jan. 4, 2022 10:44 a.m.

Volunteer holds up a large head of cabbage

Metro is opening the application cycle for the 2022 Investment and Innovation grants. These grants support creative ideas to prevent and reduce waste in the garbage and recycling system of greater Portland.

Now open: Discover Chehalem Ridge Nature Park

Jan. 3, 2022 2:03 p.m.

The park offers 10 miles of trails, including 3 miles for all ages abilities.

Wrapping up the holidays: tips for disposing seasonal waste

By Faith Cathcart

Dec. 27, 2021 10:49 a.m.

a box of string light sits in front of a Christmas tree

The holidays can be a wonderful time - full of decorations, festive gatherings and gifts. It's also a time when garbage bins overflow. If you’re wondering what you can do to cut down on the waste, read on.

Metro Council hosts expert panel on utility fee setting

By Arashi Young

Dec. 21, 2021 10 a.m.

An image of a virtual Metro Council meeting

On Dec. 14, the Metro Council hosted a two-hour discussion to explore the best practices that utilities use to pay for services.

Supportive housing services program reaches new milestone

Creating healthy habitats and reducing wildfire risk at Graham Oaks

Free parking days at Metro parks 2022

Está abierto: Descubra Chehalem Ridge Nature Park

Hwang appointed to represent District 6 on the Metro Council

GLEAN artists tell new stories with discarded trash

Meet the 2021 GLEAN artists

Metro council makes equity and environmental protection requirements for I-5 Bridge Replacement Program

Birds at the feeder

Read Our Big Backyard Winter 2022

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

Metro seeks proposals for the 2022 Investment and Innovation grants

Now open: Discover Chehalem Ridge Nature Park

Wrapping up the holidays: tips for disposing seasonal waste

Metro Council hosts expert panel on utility fee setting