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Metro Council kicks off redistricting process

Oct. 19, 2021 3:20 p.m.

Once-a-decade process ensures equal representation among the six Metro Council districts.

Stacey's retirement marks the end of an era, and a connection to the past

By Nick Christensen

Oct. 13, 2021 5:02 p.m.

Bob Stacey served 9 years on the Metro Council, but his legacy in Oregon planning goes back to the founding era of Oregon land use law.

Enter Our Big Backyard nature photo contest

Oct. 13, 2021 10:28 a.m.

An orange, black and light green garter snake, with a big eye, lies on top of tiny twigs and moss.

Win a prize!

Steve Faulstick to serve as Metro's interim general manager of visitor venues

Oct. 12, 2021 2:27 p.m.

Faulstick will serve through the duration of Metro’s recruitment for a permanent GM of visitor venues, a position that oversees the Oregon Convention Center, Portland’5 Centers for the Arts, Oregon Zoo and Portland Expo Center.

Opening soon: Newell Creek Canyon Nature Park

By Kelsey Wallace

Oct. 11, 2021 11:26 a.m.

A young child stands on a bridge and points at something below. They are holding a big, yellow big-leaf maple leaf.

The 236-acre nature park in Oregon City features 2.5 miles of hiking trails and 2 miles of dedicated biking paths.

Read Our Big Backyard Fall 2021

Oct. 5, 2021 5:27 p.m.

An enormous tree with multiple trunks reaches high into the canopy of a forest.

New zoo director champions wildlife, sustainability

Oct. 4, 2021 3:55 p.m.

Don Moore and Heidi Rahn, wearing hard hats and safety vests, walk through the elephant prairie construction site at the Oregon Zoo. More people wearing hard hats and safety vests are seen in the background.

Heidi Rahn, a lifelong wildlife advocate with a focus on sustainability, has been named the Oregon Zoo’s next director, Metro officials announced today.

Public notice: Opportunity to comment on the I-205 Toll Project amendment to the Regional Transportation Plan

Oct. 1, 2021 5:14 p.m.

Opportunity to comment on the I-205 Toll Project amendment to the Regional Transportation Plan through Nov. 15, 2021.

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

Sept. 29, 2021 1:07 p.m.

Metro is in receipt of proposed MTIP formal amendments. To share your views, comment by 5 p.m. on Oct. 28. A final notice will not be published.

Metro opens application for pilot participatory budgeting design committee

Sept. 28, 2021 10:45 a.m.

The Nature in Neighborhood's capital grants program will give community members a direct say in awarding $4 million in grants

Homeless and marginalized youth learn 360-degree filmmaking to tell their stories

By Midnight Seed and Intisar Abioto

Sept. 27, 2021 5:11 p.m.

Four filmmakers pose next to one another in front of a tree

This September, Open Signal and Outside the Frame celebrate the release of eight 360° films by twelve young Portland-based filmmakers.

Public notice: Opportunity to comment on the draft Regional Transportation System Management and Operations Strategy

Sept. 24, 2021 2:40 p.m.

Share your thoughts on planned approaches for managing and operating roads, highways, signals, freight and transit in greater Portland. 

Public notice: Upcoming opportunity to comment on the I-205 Toll Project amendment to the Regional Transportation Plan

Sept. 16, 2021 4:31 p.m.

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) requested an amendment to the Regional Transportation Plan for the I-205 Toll Project. A 45-day public comment period for this amendment will open on October 1, 2021.

Bob Stacey announces Oct. 15 resignation from the Metro Council

By Nick Christensen

Sept. 16, 2021 3:30 p.m.

Stacey, a 'titan of Oregon's land conservation movement,' has served on the Metro Council since 2012.

Metro Council kicks off redistricting process

Mr. Martae’s first hike

Stacey's retirement marks the end of an era, and a connection to the past

Enter Our Big Backyard nature photo contest

Steve Faulstick to serve as Metro's interim general manager of visitor venues

Opening soon: Newell Creek Canyon Nature Park

Read Our Big Backyard Fall 2021

New zoo director champions wildlife, sustainability

Public notice: Opportunity to comment on the I-205 Toll Project amendment to the Regional Transportation Plan

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

Metro opens application for pilot participatory budgeting design committee

Homeless and marginalized youth learn 360-degree filmmaking to tell their stories

Public notice: Opportunity to comment on the draft Regional Transportation System Management and Operations Strategy

Public notice: Upcoming opportunity to comment on the I-205 Toll Project amendment to the Regional Transportation Plan

Bob Stacey announces Oct. 15 resignation from the Metro Council