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

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New 86-acre natural area in Sandy River Basin protects wildlife habitat, improves climate resilience

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A past recipient encourages others to apply for Metro grants

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Metro seeks members for Parks and Nature oversight committee

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A Congolese garden in East Portland

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

Oct. 19, 2020 3:35 p.m.

Metro is in receipt of Proposed MTIP Formal Amendments. To share your views, comment by 5 p.m. Nov. 19, 2020. A final notice will not be published.

New 86-acre natural area in Sandy River Basin protects wildlife habitat, improves climate resilience

By Kelsey Wallace

Oct. 19, 2020 2:36 p.m.

Tall trees against a hilly backdrop on a sunny day

A newly acquired 86-acre property in the Sandy River Basin will protect wildlife habitat, improve landscape connectivity and climate resilience, help provide access for restoration and land management and provide potential opportunities for native plant harvest by Indigenous communities.

A past recipient encourages others to apply for Metro grants

Oct. 15, 2020 3:03 p.m.

Tongan particants dressed in colorful attire seated on the grass and chairs.

A team of community leaders and past recipients joined forces this summer to spread the word about Metro's Community Placemaking Grants and encourage members of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities to apply. Kolini Fusitua, a member of the team, shares his story.

Metro seeks members for Parks and Nature oversight committee

Oct. 15, 2020 10:15 a.m.

A Congolese garden in East Portland

By Thierry Ndayisaba

Oct. 14, 2020 2:06 p.m.

Metro’s Back-to-School Toolkit offers resources to navigate the 2020-2021 school year

By Ambar Espinoza

Oct. 14, 2020 10:15 a.m.

a bird's eye view illustration of a city depicting kids returning to school

Metro’s Back-to-School Toolkit offers schools and families resources to navigate returning to school virtually and eventually in person when it is safe to do so.

Metro receives $850,000 grant from Federal Transit Administration

Oct. 7, 2020 4:26 p.m.

Metro will partner with Washington County and TriMet to engage the community in developing strategies to minimize and mitigate displacement along the Tualatin Valley Highway.

Metro proclaims every second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Oct. 1, 2020 4:53 p.m.

With a unanimous vote, the Metro Council adopted a resolution to honor and celebrating the many sacrifices and contributions of Indigenous People in greater Portland.

Reclaiming nature for people of color

By Pamela Slaughter

Oct. 1, 2020 10:40 a.m.

Four people of color sit on boulders in a sun-dappled clearing in a forest.

Check out the Fall 2020 edition of Our Big Backyard

Oct. 1, 2020 9:45 a.m.

Meet Thierry Ndayisaba and find out why his family's garden helps him stay connected to his Congolese roots.

Enter Our Big Backyard nature photography contest

Oct. 1, 2020 8:02 a.m.

A young boy holding a magnifying glass looks at a slug in wonder.

Win an annual parking pass, a full-day picnic reservation at Graham Oaks or Scouters Mountain nature park, a tennis court session, or a round of golf for four people including cart at Glendoveer Golf and Tennis Center.

Public notice: Opportunity to comment on RB Recycling solid waste facility license

Oct. 1, 2020 6 a.m.

Ultimate RB Inc. submitted an application to renew its Metro solid waste facility license to operate RB Recycling, Inc., a tire processing facility. To share your views, submit a comment by 5 p.m. on Oct. 30.

Public notice: Opportunity to comment on Sunderland Recycling Facility solid waste facility license

Oct. 1, 2020 6 a.m.

The City of Portland submitted an application to renew its Metro solid waste facility license to operate Sunderland Recycling Facility, a leaf composting facility. To share your views, submit a comment by 5 p.m. on Oct. 30.

Public notice: Opportunity to comment on Suttle Road Recovery Facility solid waste facility license

Oct. 1, 2020 6 a.m.

Recology Portland Inc. submitted an application to renew its Metro solid waste facility license to operate the Suttle Road Recovery Facility, a material recovery facility and residential food waste reload facility. To share your views, submit a comment by 5 p.m. on Oct. 30.