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Saying they need more housing, Wilsonville leaders look to grow east

By Cristina Rojas

Feb. 7, 2018 9:25 a.m.

A street of new homes in Villebois, Wilsonville

After two previous attempts and seven years of hearings and revisions over the county's urban and rural reserves plan, city officials believe 2018 may finally be the year that its efforts to add another 271 acres will succeed.

Metro, community partners work to create a more equitable region

By Cristina Rojas

Feb. 5, 2018 2:32 p.m.

photo of youth providing feedback on equity strategy

Metro has committed to creating a more equitable and inclusive region where everyone has the opportunity to share in and contribute to a thriving, livable and prosperous region.

"Become ourselves, become American": Three African American artists tell their stories at Antoinette Hatfield Hall

By Pierce Girkin

Feb. 2, 2018 4:22 p.m.

Meet the three Portland-based artists of color showcasing their work in the atrium of Antoinette Hatfield Hall in the month of February.

Public notice (closed): Final administrative rules adopted for material recovery and conversion technology facilities

Feb. 1, 2018 11:25 a.m.

Metro is implementing rules to guide the licensing and inspection of facilities that receive source-separated recyclable materials as well as some facilities that convert waste to energy or fuel.

Enter Our Big Backyard nature photography contest

Jan. 26, 2018 3:31 p.m.

photo of Douglas squirrel at Graham Oaks Nature Park by Rick Hafele

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

Public notice: submitted new and proposed amended existing projects for Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program

Jan. 26, 2018 2:51 p.m.

Metro is in receipt of proposed Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program formal amendments. The public review period for this project amendment begins on Jan. 26, 2018 and concludes on Feb. 26, 2018, at 5 p.m.

Stakeholders talk about how to move forward with potential 2020 transportation measure

By Cristina Rojas

Jan. 26, 2018 2:27 p.m.

A bicyclist rides alongside a TriMet bus.

A group of local and regional officials this week signaled their support for Metro to move ahead with efforts, but expressed some concerns about the timeline.

Habits and high rollers: Late Nite Catechism Las Vegas vows laughs, lectures at Winningstad Theater

Jan. 23, 2018 4:26 p.m.

"Late Nite Catechism Las Vegas: Sister Rolls the Dice," the latest spin-off of 1993's off-Broadway hit, converts the Winningstad into the Catholic school classroom you won't want to leave.

Nature in Neighborhoods grants now available

Jan. 22, 2018 6 a.m.

father holding his son and a sapling tree to be planted

Does your organization offer young people of color work training in parks and natural areas? Maybe you have a partnership that introduces refugees and new residents to the outdoors in greater Portland? Or do you teach school kids how nature connects to their STEM classes? Do you hope to create a program that improves water quality, restores fish and wildlife habitat, or connects people to nature?

UGB 101: Everything you wanted to know about the urban growth boundary, but were afraid to ask

By Nick Christensen

Jan. 19, 2018 3:20 p.m.

The Metro Council has to keep 20 years of developable land in the urban growth boundary. What will this year's review show?

Fear the Future with St. Vincent at Keller Auditorium

By Pierce Girkin

Jan. 17, 2018 3:19 p.m.

St. Vincent is bringing her boundary-pushing one-woman show to Portland's Keller Auditorium on Jan. 20, with a selection of fan-favorites from previous albums, as well as the entirety of her latest record "Masseduction."

Read the winter 2018 issue of Our Big Backyard

Jan. 17, 2018 2:42 p.m.

Journey into the future to explore the Columbia River Gorge forests recovering after the wildfire, find tips and outings to get outside with kids -- and more. Read the winter issue of Our Big Backyard, Metro's quarterly parks and nature magazine.

Get rolling this May with the 2025 Bike Month Challenge

Saying they need more housing, Wilsonville leaders look to grow east

Metro, community partners work to create a more equitable region

"Become ourselves, become American": Three African American artists tell their stories at Antoinette Hatfield Hall

Public notice (closed): Final administrative rules adopted for material recovery and conversion technology facilities

Enter Our Big Backyard nature photography contest

Public notice: submitted new and proposed amended existing projects for Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Program

Stakeholders talk about how to move forward with potential 2020 transportation measure

Habits and high rollers: Late Nite Catechism Las Vegas vows laughs, lectures at Winningstad Theater

Forest Park Conservancy, Hereford House Food Pantry among Metro’s 2018 Central Enhancement Grant recipients

Nature in Neighborhoods grants now available

UGB 101: Everything you wanted to know about the urban growth boundary, but were afraid to ask

Metro employees answer call to volunteer at severe-weather shelters

Comment now: What should the transportation system do for greater Portland?

Fear the Future with St. Vincent at Keller Auditorium

Read the winter 2018 issue of Our Big Backyard