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Regional Travel Options grant opening

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

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Parks and Nature 2019: Continued investments strengthen unique parks and nature system in greater Portland

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9 ways to reduce waste over the holidays

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Applications open for Metro’s Community Placemaking grants

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3 questions with Violeta Rubiani, Parks and Nature Equity Advisory Committee member

By Izzy Escobar

Dec. 10, 2019 11 a.m.

photo of Violeta Rubiani, member of Metro's Parks and Nature Equity Advisory Committee

She is the grants director at the MRG Foundation and previously worked as a program associate at Meyer Memorial Trust. Rubiani is a graduate of the Pan Immigrant Leadership and Organizing Training (PILOT) at Unite Oregon, a nonprofit working to build an intercultural movement for justice.

Regional Travel Options grant opening

Dec. 9, 2019 10:28 a.m.

Young man and woman crossing street. Woman is using a mobility device

Beginning Jan. 1 through March 1, 2020 the RTO program will open a new sponsorship funding cycle and will be accepting applications for two grant categories: Marketing, and Infrastructure & Innovation.

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

Dec. 3, 2019 7:19 p.m.

Metro is in receipt of Proposed MTIP Formal Amendments. To share your views, comment by 5 p.m. Jan. 7, 2020. A final notice will not be published.

Parks and Nature 2019: Continued investments strengthen unique parks and nature system in greater Portland

Nov. 26, 2019 4:03 p.m.

photo of people enjoying a picnic at Blue Lake Regional Park

November 2019 marked another milestone, with voters approving a $475 million bond measure to support land purchase and restoration, Metro park improvements, Nature in Neighborhoods capital grants, local parks and nature projects, walking and biking trails and complex community projects.

9 ways to reduce waste over the holidays

By Faith Cathcart

Nov. 25, 2019 12:01 p.m.

A multi-generational family gathers around holiday gifts

Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the volume of garbage we send to landfills in the U.S. goes up exponentially. As in millions of tons. But there are ways to reduce of the number of half-eaten party platters, the mountains of bubble wrap and an estimated 38,000 miles of ribbon— without cutting back on the holiday cheer.

Applications open for Metro’s Community Placemaking grants

Nov. 22, 2019 9:30 a.m.

Four people sit around a crafting table holding flowers

Excited about a project that would bring positive change to your neighborhood? The application window for the 2020 grant cycle is now open. Attend an information session in December to learn more!

KOIN 6 News | Not sure if something is recyclable? Just ask

Nov. 8, 2019 4:50 p.m.

We all like to do our part and recycle. But, guess what? You’re probably doing it wrong.

Can companies take care of what you toss? Q & A with Scott Cassel

By Faith Cathcart

Nov. 8, 2019 11:47 a.m.

The Founder and CEO of the Product Stewardship Institute sees a world where companies making products that contain toxins or are difficult to recycle share in the responsibility for what happens to these products when we throw them away. Cassel sat down recently with Metro staff to share what he knows about producer responsibility, answer some questions and play some harmonica.

Trading a forklift for scrubs: a new career in the Southwest Corridor

By Constantino Khalaf

Nov. 7, 2019 9 a.m.

A participant in the Metro-sponsored program Promise for the Southwest Corridor pursues a new career thanks to this partnership between Oregon Health & Science University and Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization.

IRCO celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival and Diwali with community

By Cristle Jose

Nov. 6, 2019 11:56 a.m.

Asian families walking together in a park while holding lanterns

On Oct. 5, at Blue Lake Regional Park, the Asian Immigration and Refugee Youth Council hosted its first Asian Autumn Festival to celebrate two Asian fall festivals— Moon Festival, a tradition across much of eastern Asia, and Diwali, a Hindu festival.

Greater Portland voters approve $475 million Metro parks and nature bond measure

By Yuxing Zheng

Nov. 5, 2019 8:57 p.m.

The bond measure will raise $475 million to protect clean water, restore fish and wildlife habitat and provide opportunities for people to enjoy nature close to home while prioritizing racial equity and climate resiliency.

Enter Our Big Backyard nature photography contest

Nov. 5, 2019 5:24 p.m.

A little child looks out on the Sandy River at Dabney State Park, just outside of Gresham and Troutdale.

Win an annual parks pass, a tennis court session, or a round of golf for four people including cart at Glendoveer Golf and Tennis Center.

Univision Portland | Minorías y mujeres son preparadas para trabajos con mejores salarios en Portland

Nov. 5, 2019 2:44 p.m.

pictogram for Metro stories in the media

Una agencia gubernamental anuncia un programa encaminado a abrir caminos y oportunidades laborales de empleo dentro del sector de la construcción para minorías y mujeres.

Think Out Loud | Metro aims to diversify construction project

Nov. 4, 2019 11:10 a.m.

Metro, the regional government for Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties, voted to approve guidelines that will benefit women and people of color who want to enter the construction industry.

OPB | Metro approves guidelines to diversify who's building government projects

Nov. 4, 2019 10:57 a.m.

Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties are developing fast. Metro, the regional government for the three counties, has estimated public agencies in the area have more than 80 major construction projects in the works.