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Metro Council president honored for making convention hotel a reality

By Cristina Rojas

May 16, 2018 9:41 a.m.

Metro Council President Tom Hughes was recognized this week by Travel Portland for using his "political skill and determination" to bring the city its first full-service convention hotel

Andrew Scott named Metro deputy chief operating officer

May 15, 2018 1:25 p.m.

As Metro’s deputy chief operating officer, Scott will lead several key Metro departments, including finance, research, human resources and communications. Scott will also work on special projects designated by chief operating officer Martha Bennett and the Metro Council.

15 gorgeous wildflowers, butterflies and more to see right now in greater Portland

By Yuxing Zheng

May 10, 2018 3:47 p.m.

As the days get longer, head outside and visit the colorful forests, prairies and woodlands throughout greater Portland. When you’re out on your next adventure, see if you can spot these native wildflowers, butterflies, bees and dragonflies.

KPTV | Smelly Tualatin compost facility draws big crowd of frustrated neighbors for meeting

May 7, 2018 10:12 p.m.

pictogram for Metro stories in the media

Around 150 people filled a room at the Sherwood Center for the Arts Monday night to discuss a foul odor in Tualatin that neighbors say has gotten worse.

Metro Council recognizes May 5 as a day of awareness of violence against Indigenous women

By Arashi Young

May 4, 2018 6:04 p.m.

A group of Native American women stand side by side

The Metro Council unanimously approved a resolution to adopt and proclaim May 5, 2018 as a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls

Enter Our Big Backyard nature photography contest

May 3, 2018 3:01 p.m.

photo of cedar hairstreak butterfly. spring 2018 Our Big Backyard photo contest winner

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

Help support Portland’5 arts education program on its first-ever 503 Day

May 2, 2018 4:23 p.m.

Portland’5 Centers for the Arts is celebrating its telephone area code day by raising funds for the Arts Education Program, which offers free culturally relevant education programming to teachers and students in Title-I schools around the region.

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

May 2, 2018 12:20 p.m.

Metro is in receipt of Proposed MTIP Formal Amendments. To share your views, comment by 5 p.m. May 31, 2018. A final notice will not be published.

Metro acquires 145-acre natural area along Tualatin River to protect clean water, support wildlife

By Yuxing Zheng

April 23, 2018 1:03 p.m.

photo of Tualatin River at Beef Bend Natural Area

The new Beef Bend Natural Area protects more than two miles of the riverbank and connects several large pieces of publicly protected habitat.

Get rolling this May with the 2025 Bike Month Challenge

Metro Council president honored for making convention hotel a reality

Andrew Scott named Metro deputy chief operating officer

15 gorgeous wildflowers, butterflies and more to see right now in greater Portland

Behind the scenes with "RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles"

KGW | Metro considers options for 'putrid' Tualatin smell

KPTV | Smelly Tualatin compost facility draws big crowd of frustrated neighbors for meeting

KATU | Metro holds community conversation on odors from Tualatin compost facility

Metro Council recognizes May 5 as a day of awareness of violence against Indigenous women

Metro, partners to host community conversation about Grimm’s Fuel Company

Enter Our Big Backyard nature photography contest

Help support Portland’5 arts education program on its first-ever 503 Day

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

You are here: A snapshot of greater Portland's need for affordable homes

Metro acquires 145-acre natural area along Tualatin River to protect clean water, support wildlife

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