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KOIN 6 News | Not sure if something is recyclable? Just ask

Nov. 8, 2019 4:50 p.m.

We all like to do our part and recycle. But, guess what? You’re probably doing it wrong.

Can companies take care of what you toss? Q & A with Scott Cassel

By Faith Cathcart

Nov. 8, 2019 11:47 a.m.

The Founder and CEO of the Product Stewardship Institute sees a world where companies making products that contain toxins or are difficult to recycle share in the responsibility for what happens to these products when we throw them away. Cassel sat down recently with Metro staff to share what he knows about producer responsibility, answer some questions and play some harmonica.

Trading a Forklift for Scrubs: A New Career in the Southwest Corridor

By Constantino Khalaf

Nov. 7, 2019 9 a.m.

A participant in the Metro-sponsored program Promise for the Southwest Corridor pursues a new career thanks to this partnership between Oregon Health & Science University and Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization.

IRCO celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival and Diwali with community

By Cristle Jose

Nov. 6, 2019 11:56 a.m.

Asian families walking together in a park while holding lanterns

On Oct. 5, at Blue Lake Regional Park, the Asian Immigration and Refugee Youth Council hosted its first Asian Autumn Festival to celebrate two Asian fall festivals— Moon Festival, a tradition across much of eastern Asia, and Diwali, a Hindu festival.

Greater Portland voters approve $475 million Metro parks and nature bond measure

By Yuxing Zheng

Nov. 5, 2019 8:57 p.m.

The bond measure will raise $475 million to protect clean water, restore fish and wildlife habitat and provide opportunities for people to enjoy nature close to home while prioritizing racial equity and climate resiliency.

Enter Our Big Backyard nature photography contest

Nov. 5, 2019 5:24 p.m.

A little child looks out on the Sandy River at Dabney State Park, just outside of Gresham and Troutdale.

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

Univision Portland | Minorías y mujeres son preparadas para trabajos con mejores salarios en Portland

Nov. 5, 2019 2:44 p.m.

pictogram for Metro stories in the media

Una agencia gubernamental anuncia un programa encaminado a abrir caminos y oportunidades laborales de empleo dentro del sector de la construcción para minorías y mujeres.

Think Out Loud | Metro aims to diversify construction project

Nov. 4, 2019 11:10 a.m.

Metro, the regional government for Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties, voted to approve guidelines that will benefit women and people of color who want to enter the construction industry.

OPB | Metro approves guidelines to diversify who's building government projects

Nov. 4, 2019 10:57 a.m.

Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties are developing fast. Metro, the regional government for the three counties, has estimated public agencies in the area have more than 80 major construction projects in the works.

Community transportation forums bring neighbors, local leaders together

By Claire Rischiotto

Nov. 1, 2019 3 p.m.

Hillsboro business owner Sushmita Poddar at the Washington County Get Moving 2020 transportation forum

More than 200 people came together at events in Portland, Hillsboro and Oregon City to discuss local investments that could be part of a 2020 regional transportation funding measure.

Chehalem Ridge Nature Park: new nature park moves towards construction

Oct. 30, 2019 4:30 p.m.

Construction of the new nature park is expected to begin in spring or summer of 2020.

Metro Council adopts a policy framework to diversify greater Portland’s construction industry

By Ambar Espinoza

Oct. 29, 2019 2:45 p.m.

Metro Councilors sit at the chairs in Council Chambers wearing hard hats

On Thursday, Oct. 24, the Metro Council adopted a policy framework that lays the foundation for creating career pathways in construction for women and people of color in greater Portland.

Parks and nature bond measure

Oct. 28, 2019 2 p.m.

photo of Oxbow Regional Park visitors at Salmon Homecoming

Voters across greater Portland will be asked in November 2019 to consider a property tax measure that, if passed, would be used to purchase land, restore fish and wildlife habitat and complete trails through Metro’s parks and nature system. Metro manages 17,000 acres of regional parks, trails and natural areas, and provides funding for local parks and nature projects.

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

Oct. 28, 2019 10:07 a.m.

Metro is in receipt of Proposed MTIP Formal Amendments. To share your views, comment by 5 p.m. Nov. 25, 2019. A final notice will not be published.

Club Aves exposes Latinx and Somali youth to nature and history at Smith and Bybee

By Cristle Jose

Oct. 22, 2019 4:10 p.m.

Group of children looking at log in nature

Most of the students come from the Latinx and Somali communities in Cully Neighborhood in northeast Portland, a neighborhood that has historically had limited access to nearby natural spaces.