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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.

Food waste a key as region rethinks its trash

By Nick Christensen

Nov. 26, 2014 7:27 a.m.

Food makes up about 18 percent of the garbage shipped to landfills – most of which is trucked to Columbia Ridge, 150 miles east of Portland. There, it rots, belching methane and other noxious gasses into the atmosphere.

Site stewards explore their own slices of nature

By Yuxing Zheng

Nov. 26, 2014 7 a.m.

Volunteer site stewards such as Adrienne Stacey commit to visiting a natural area at least twice a month. A number of the sites are not officially open for public access, giving site stewards a rare chance to connect with nature in a setting that often feels like a private slice of paradise.

Metro transportation planner Lake McTighe honored by pedestrian advocates

By Craig Beebe

Nov. 25, 2014 2 p.m.

Weston Awards lined up on a table awaiting delivery to recipients

Champions for safer places to walk were honored at the pedestrian advocacy nonprofit Oregon Walks' annual Weston Awards Saturday. Among this year's honorees: Metro active transportation planner Lake Strongheart McTighe.

Grant Butte Wetlands: Another transition for an ancient landscape

By Laura O. Foster

Nov. 25, 2014 7 a.m.

Last week, the milking parlor, hay barn and other structures of the former Gantenbein Dairy were razed at Metro’s new Grant Butte Wetlands property. The work was a turning point in a site steeped in history.

Multnomah Channel Marsh project boosts access to crucial habitat for juvenile salmon

By Yuxing Zheng

Nov. 21, 2014 7 a.m.

A years-long project is restoring native wetlands at Metro’s Multnomah Channel Marsh, a narrow area of more than 300 acres wedged between Highway 30 and the channel, just across from Sauvie Island.

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.

December 1: Catch a sneak preview of the future of transit

Nov. 20, 2014 2:09 p.m.

Metro invites you to a sneak preview of the future of transit in our region. The popcorn's on us. On Monday, Dec. 1, come explore what bus rapid transit could look like on the Powell-Division corridor.

Ribbon cutting in Tigard celebrates completion of $3 million green streets project

By Jennifer Park

Nov. 20, 2014 11:10 a.m.

Mayor John Cook cuts the ceremonial ribbon

Calling it another victory in the revitalization of downtown, Tigard Mayor John Cook cut the ceremonial ribbon last week in celebration of the completion of a $3 million streetscape project.

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.

Tualatin River boat launch, Chehalem Ridge, other nature projects to benefit from Metro’s financial stability

By Yuxing Zheng

Nov. 17, 2014 4:47 p.m.

Money for the capital projects comes from the 2006 natural areas bond measure that voters approved. A strong bond rating secured a tremendous rate, freeing up additional money.

Connecting opportunity: PCC's new Southeast Campus hopes for better transit

By Craig Beebe

Nov. 17, 2014 8:45 a.m.

When voters approved a $374 million bond for Portland Community College in 2008, they reaffirmed their commitment to a system that has grown to serve more than 90,000 students in five counties.

State regulators send reserves plan back to Metro, counties

By Nick Christensen

Nov. 14, 2014 4:52 p.m.

In a four hour hearing Thursday, the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission decided against using a new state law to "clean up" parts of the reserves plan, instead directing Metro, Multnomah County and Clackamas County to address issues raised by the Oregon Court of Appeals earlier this year themselves.

Metro Council to discuss improvements to Metro South Station and collection of food scraps

Nov. 14, 2014 4:28 p.m.

Achieving more from food waste and improving services at the popular Metro South Transfer Station will be the focus of the Metro Council’s discussion in its work session on Tuesday, Nov. 18.

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

Food waste a key as region rethinks its trash

Site stewards explore their own slices of nature

Metro transportation planner Lake McTighe honored by pedestrian advocates

Grant Butte Wetlands: Another transition for an ancient landscape

Multnomah Channel Marsh project boosts access to crucial habitat for juvenile salmon

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

December 1: Catch a sneak preview of the future of transit

Ribbon cutting in Tigard celebrates completion of $3 million green streets project

Judge rules in Metro's favor on validation ruling

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

Tualatin River boat launch, Chehalem Ridge, other nature projects to benefit from Metro’s financial stability

Connecting opportunity: PCC's new Southeast Campus hopes for better transit

State regulators send reserves plan back to Metro, counties

Metro Council to discuss improvements to Metro South Station and collection of food scraps