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GLEAN artists use trash to generate art and dialogue

By Megan Zabel Holmes

July 18, 2019 11:19 a.m.

close-up of artist's hands holding plastic pieces melted together

GLEAN is an annual program that offers a stipend to artists to make art from trash. Take a look at what this year's artists are creating and see their work on exhibit beginning Aug. 1.

Transportation planners in greater Portland seek to study a light rail tunnel

July 17, 2019 9 a.m.

riders entering and exiting a MAX light rail train

The hub of Greater Portland’s regional transportation system has become a bottleneck. Metro and its partners are taking first steps to explore one option to speed up greater Portland’s transit system: a light rail tunnel under downtown Portland.

Metro Council okays plans for more than 300 new affordable homes

July 16, 2019 5:30 p.m.

Conceptual drawing of a housing complex featuring five three-story buildings and a courtyard.

Four projects across greater Portland will account for almost 10% of the goal in greater Portland's affordable housing program, approved by the region's voters in November 2018.

Public notice: Opportunity to apply for Regional Waste Advisory Committee member positions

July 15, 2019 4 p.m.

If you’re passionate about equity, health and the environment, there’s a chance for you to serve your community by joining the Metro Council’s Regional Waste Advisory Committee. This new advisory body will help guide implementation of the 2030 Regional Waste Plan.

Read the summer 2019 issue of Our Big Backyard

July 15, 2019 2:28 p.m.

photo of red-breasted sapsucker at Graham Oaks Nature Park

Parks and Nature staff members spend a lot of time outdoors, so what are their favorite parks in the region? Find their recommendations in the summer 2019 issue of Our Big Backyard, Metro's quarterly parks and nature magazine.

Best of summer

July 12, 2019 1:02 p.m.

photo of Mount Hood from Broughton Beach

Parks and Nature staff members share their favorite summer destinations.

Metro Council, others condemn proposed housing rule changes

July 12, 2019 9:38 a.m.

Metro Council President Lynn Peterson and Councilor Juan Carlos Gonzalez walking through Oregon Zoo

This week the Metro Council joined others across Oregon to send a letter opposing a rule change proposed by Secretary Carson at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

¿Reciclar o No? Verificar la lista con este recurso nuevo en línea

July 9, 2019 4:05 p.m.

Plastic shopping bag, hamburger bun bag and toilet paper wrap

Bolsas de plástico. Cajas para alimentos congelados. Ninguno de estos artículos van en su contenedor de reciclaje. ¿Pero cómo puede estar seguro? Consulte la lista en ReciclarONo.org.

Recycle or Not? Check the list with this new online resource

July 9, 2019 4:02 p.m.

How do you know for sure what goes in the recycling bin - and what doesn't? Find out more about the new online resource that helps you Recycle or Not.

In Gilliam County visit, Metro Council inspects landfill and hears of the economic impact to rural Oregon

July 5, 2019 10:48 a.m.

Metro's landfill contract leads to $4.9 million in economic impact in Gilliam County, and the landfill provides 21 percent of the county's jobs.

An Independence Day message from Councilor Juan Carlos González

By Metro Councilor Juan Carlos González

July 3, 2019 3:02 p.m.

I’m proud to be a steward of Metro’s vision of ensuring everyone in our region has the opportunity to thrive. As we celebrate this Fourth of July, I hope you will reflect on the many sacrifices made by individuals and communities throughout our history that affords us the rights we have today.

Enjoy summer fun activities at Blue Lake Regional Park

By Cristle Jose

July 1, 2019 10:35 a.m.

3 kids look on as one kid holds a crayon in hand at table

School's out for the summer. Enjoy activities with your children by taking them to Blue Lake Regional Park for Summer Fun Days every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from June 25 to Aug. 7 (except the Fourth of July).

Share your thoughts on Metro’s parks and nature content; enter to win $100 gift card

June 28, 2019 6:41 p.m.

photo of Our Big Backyard at Metro booth

Your opinion will help shape the way we communicate in the future and help us provide more relevant stories, information, social media and other content.

A snapshot of efforts to diversify greater Portland's construction industry

By Ambar Espinoza

June 26, 2019 4:54 p.m.

a group of women in construction gear, working as part of their pre-apprenticeship training program

Construction jobs have long promised a pathway into the middle class. In greater Portland, industry and regional leaders are leveraging resources to create career opportunities for people historically excluded from these careers.

KOIN 6 News | Metro hopes to clean up camps with bag program

June 19, 2019 3:55 p.m.

pictogram for Metro stories in the media

Metro launched the RID Patrol pilot in late 2018 with a goal of tackling the problem of garbage on public property.