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

Oct. 30, 2023 12:04 p.m.

Metro is in receipt of proposed Metropolitan Transportation Improvement Plan formal amendments. To share your views, comment by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1. A final notice will not be published.

Learn wildlife-safe ways to dispose of your pumpkin decorations

By Hannah Erickson

Oct. 25, 2023 10:47 a.m.

deer eating dandelion leaves in a forested setting

Social media memes often recommend taking used jack-o-lanterns and porch pumpkins to local parks so deer can eat them. But while these memes may be well-intentioned, they’re actually giving bad advice that can hurt wildlife.

Metro’s new land acquisition protects a key portion of Tualatin River floodplain

By Hannah Erickson

Oct. 12, 2023 1:14 p.m.

Tualatin river running through a tree-dotted landscape of scrub brush and other vegetation.

Metro recently announced the purchase of 53 acres of land in unincorporated Washington County, on the edge of Cornelius city limits. The purchase was made possible by the voter-approved 2019 parks and nature bond measure and is the latest step in years of work from multiple agencies and nonprofits to conserve habitat and protect water quality in this area.

Permanent supportive housing transforms lives across greater Portland

By Lauren Everett

Oct. 11, 2023 4:14 p.m.

Woman dressed in all black standing in front of an apartment building smiling.

Pairing affordable homes built with funds from Metro's affordable housing bond with services paid for by Metro's supportive housing services fund has created more permanent supportive housing across greater Portland. These homes support people who have experienced chronic homelessness and have at least one disability.

More than just a badge

By Tabitha Miles-Kingrey

Oct. 11, 2023 2:23 p.m.

Metro’s park rangers now wear a new badge. The design is inspired by nature and Metro’s commitment to making parks and nature welcoming for everyone, particularly the region’s Black and Brown communities.

Metro boat turn-in program: keeping our waterways clean and accessible

By Roxy De La Torre from Somos Media

Oct. 5, 2023 5:14 p.m.

White boat on a blue trailer, the boat is marked with the number 1590 in red spray paint

In a collaborative effort to address the issue of abandoned boats cluttering our waterways and public spaces, Metro and partners have launched a temporary boat turn-in program.

Public notice (closed): Opportunity to comment on Diversified Marine, Inc. solid waste facility license application

Oct. 2, 2023 8 a.m.

Diversified Marine, Inc. applied for a new Metro solid waste facility license to deconstruct derelict marine vessels. To share your views, submit a comment by 5 p.m. on October 31, 2023.

Accessing the river: How a community worked with Metro to increase accessibility at Oxbow Regional Park

Sept. 25, 2023 11:45 a.m.

Len Otto stands in front of his red SUV that is parked in a marked accessible parking spot. Otto is using a cane. The spot is surrounded by trees.

How one community member was an integral part of increasing accessibility to the Sandy River and what Metro is doing to increase accessibility to nature at other parks and natural areas.

Public notice: Opportunity to provide testimony on business tax administration rules

Sept. 20, 2023 3:28 p.m.

Metro, in coordination with the City of Portland Revenue Division, will hold a public hearing on Sept. 21 to discuss administrative rules interpreting the Business License Law, Multnomah County Business Income Tax Law and Metro Business Income Tax Law.

Cleanup at Willamette Cove reaches milestone

Parks and nature 2023: Regional investments, neighborhood benefits

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

Seven Vision’s Voices of Wisdom: Multi-media youth workshops

Learn wildlife-safe ways to dispose of your pumpkin decorations

Enter Our Big Backyard winter 2023 photo contest

Ikoi no Kai: Food that connects

Metro’s new land acquisition protects a key portion of Tualatin River floodplain

Permanent supportive housing transforms lives across greater Portland

More than just a badge

Metro boat turn-in program: keeping our waterways clean and accessible

Read the fall 2023 issue of Our Big Backyard

Garbage, a modern Halloween scary story

Public notice (closed): Opportunity to comment on Diversified Marine, Inc. solid waste facility license application

Accessing the river: How a community worked with Metro to increase accessibility at Oxbow Regional Park

Public notice: Opportunity to provide testimony on business tax administration rules