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Steve Wheeler named interim director of planning and development department

June 21, 2013 4:39 p.m.

Metro chief operating officer Martha Bennett announced today that Clackamas County administrator Steve Wheeler will serve as Metro's interim director of planning and development. Wheeler will begin his work with Metro on July 17.

Memorial garden opening event celebrates revival of Lone Fir's legacy

By Molly Simas

June 21, 2013 2:40 p.m.

As cities grow, cemeteries fill up. But a new garden at Lone Fir Cemetery offers new choices to people who want that 167-year-old cemetery to be their final resting place.

Audit says more study needed of effectiveness of transit promotion

By Nick Christensen

June 20, 2013 11:50 a.m.

Metro Auditor Suzanne Flynn, the regional government's independently-elected auditor, released the follow up to a 2010 audit that also called for greater measurement of transit development success.

Education is the main focus to deter vandalism at Lone Fir

By Nick Christensen

June 19, 2013 2:55 p.m.

Vandalism is a periodic problem at Lone Fir, said Rachel Fox, the manager of Metro's cemeteries program. That ranges from headstone-tipping incidents like the one last weekend to someone lighting candles on a headstone.

Decision nearing on Southwest Corridor Plan: Your input needed

June 17, 2013 4:43 p.m.

Now is the time to let decision-makers know what you think is needed in the Southwest Corridor. Have you weighed in on the potential high capacity transit options for the Southwest Corridor?

Increased Glendoveer, zoo revenue leads Metro Council to amend next year's budget

By Nick Christensen

June 13, 2013 4:20 p.m.

The council unanimously voted to approve two budget amendments. One added $1.7 million in spending to the coming fiscal year's budget after roughly that much more revenue came in in the 2012-13 fiscal year.

Region's fast growth matches with previous population forecast

By Nick Christensen

June 13, 2013 3:45 p.m.

Portland is among the fastest-growing cities outside the Sun Belt, and surpasses 600,000 residents for the first time, according to the Census Bureau. Hillsboro, Beaverton and Gresham all experience similar growth rates from 2011 to 2012.

Bus rapid transit could meet region's transportation needs

By Molly Simas

June 13, 2013 2:30 p.m.

Regions need new ways to quickly and efficiently move commuters, and bus rapid transit is a competitive option for doing just that, according to a consultant giving a presentation at the Metro Regional Center on Tuesday.

Water, forest, fishing and now online reservations at Oxbow

By Molly Simas

June 12, 2013 1:45 p.m.

On a sandy beach large enough to feel spacious and yet accommodate many rivergoers, the conversation of fishermen, indistinguishable over the sound of moving water, mingles with the arguing voices of children building a sandcastle as their parents recline in sunglasses and folding chairs.

Sweet deal: Krispy Kreme unveils 'Lily' doughnut

June 12, 2013 10:55 a.m.

photo of Lily the elephant at the Oregon Zoo

Anyone planning to visit the Oregon Zoo this Friday will have a sweet incentive to show up early. On June 14, representatives from Krispy Kreme will be at the zoo handing out free original glazed doughnuts to the first 500 visitors.

Cost estimates, draft reports presented as Southwest Corridor conversation continues

By Nick Christensen

June 11, 2013 11:05 a.m.

A high capacity transit corridor in the southwest Portland region should extend from Portland to Tigard and Tualatin, regional planners recommended Monday, setting up a decision for policymakers next month.

Zoo breaks ground on 'Elephant Lands' habitat

June 11, 2013 11 a.m.

Construction of the 6.25-acre Elephant Lands habitat – the most ambitious project in Oregon Zoo history – officially kicked off with massive displacement of earth, making way for the Asian elephant herd's new home and a new era of animal welfare

Get rolling this May with the 2025 Bike Month Challenge

Steve Wheeler named interim director of planning and development department

Memorial garden opening event celebrates revival of Lone Fir's legacy

Making a splash for 50 years: Metro's Blue Lake and Oxbow regional parks celebrate milestones

Audit says more study needed of effectiveness of transit promotion

Education is the main focus to deter vandalism at Lone Fir

Blue Lake Regional Park: Life on the water

Oxbow Regional Park: Life on nature's time

Decision nearing on Southwest Corridor Plan: Your input needed

Increased Glendoveer, zoo revenue leads Metro Council to amend next year's budget

Region's fast growth matches with previous population forecast

Bus rapid transit could meet region's transportation needs

Water, forest, fishing and now online reservations at Oxbow

Sweet deal: Krispy Kreme unveils 'Lily' doughnut

Cost estimates, draft reports presented as Southwest Corridor conversation continues

Zoo breaks ground on 'Elephant Lands' habitat