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Holiday closures and events: ZooLights, plays and charity drives

Dec. 12, 2014 7 a.m.

Although some Metro facilities will be closed to give employees time with their families, others will remain open for special community events.

Changes complicate Packy's TB treatment, shed light on elephant aging

By Craig Beebe

Dec. 8, 2014 3:30 p.m.

At 52 years old, as the oldest male Asian elephant on the continent, Packy is teaching us yet another thing about elephants: what happens when they age. Erratic musth cycles are now complicating his treatment for tuberculosis, but reveal yet more about elephants' life cycles.

Oregon Convention Center in negotiations for rooftop solar panels

By Jennifer Park

Dec. 3, 2014 2:22 p.m.

The Oregon Convention Center roof may soon be host to 160,000 square feet of solar panels in what director Scott Cruickshank calls the next big project in the center’s sustainability work.

Student's DIY fix sheds light on elusive species

Dec. 2, 2014 10:43 a.m.

Zoo-supported study aims to help the fisher cat – a housecat-sized member of the weasel family – imperiled by illegal pot farms’ poisons

Zoo marks birthday of Conrad, oldest male polar bear, and his twin sister

Nov. 26, 2014 1:31 p.m.

On Monday, Dec. 1, the popular brother-and-sister pair turn 30 — quite old for polar bears — and keepers will throw a birthday party at 10 a.m. that day with treats and enrichment items that encourage the bears to exercise and think critically.

Hotel proponents score another legal victory, but process will likely drag on

By Nick Christensen

Nov. 20, 2014 4:30 p.m.

For the second day in a row, a county judge ruled that Metro has the authority to issue bonds to help pay for the proposed hotel. This time, Clackamas County Circuit Court Judge Henry Breithaupt issued a bench ruling, dismissing a case from project opponents.

Judge rules in Metro's favor on validation ruling

By Nick Christensen

Nov. 20, 2014 8:55 a.m.

A Multnomah County judge ruled Wednesday that Metro can issue bonds for a proposed Hyatt near the Oregon Convention Center without needing the approval of the region's voters, rejecting a legal challenge from opponents of the project's finance plan.

Statement from Metro Council President Tom Hughes on judge's decision in favor of Metro’s validation proceeding

By Tom Hughes

Nov. 20, 2014 8:51 a.m.

We stand ready to help create 3,000 jobs and bring millions of dollars in new tourist spending to our community. Case closed.

Thanksgiving closures and events: Turkey Trot, ZooLights and guided nature walk

Nov. 6, 2014 12:02 p.m.

Although some Metro facilities will be closed to give employees time with their families, others will remain open for special community events.

Military personnel to receive free admission to Metro parks, Oregon Zoo on Veterans Day

Oct. 28, 2014 8 a.m.

"Free admission to these Metro facilities is one small way we can honor those who have served our nation on this important national holiday," said Paul Slyman, director of parks and environmental services at Metro.

Metro facilities team member's weight loss has many inspirations, and one goal – to touch the rim

By Jennifer Park

Oct. 22, 2014 4:58 p.m.

What do the Portland Trail Blazers, Gloria Estefan, a male lion at the Oregon Zoo, and Skid Row all have in common? They are all key players in the 70-pound weight loss journey of Metro facilities team member Alex Wilson.

Halloween event guide: zombies, ghosts, animals, tricks and treats

Oct. 14, 2014 8 a.m.

Find the perfect Halloween event for you and your family at a Metro park or venue.

Stormwater green wall gets a warm welcome at Portland Expo Center

Oct. 1, 2014 5:55 p.m.

A unique green wall made its debut Wednesday at the Portland Expo Center, creating an innovative way to manage stormwater – and a striking attraction for visitors to the North Portland venue.

Association of Zoos and Aquariums finds good news at Oregon Zoo, offers advice for improvements

Oct. 1, 2014 7:33 a.m.

photo of kid at the Oregon Zoo with a lion cub

At a work session Tuesday afternoon, interim Oregon Zoo director Teri Dresler updated the Metro Council on the results of a July visit by a team of experts and peers from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the professional organization that sets standards for zoos across the country.

Oregon Zoo wins national award for excellence ... again

Sept. 24, 2014 7:51 a.m.

For third year in a row, the Oregon Zoo is honored by peers at national zoo conference