Metro proposes redrawing its six districts
Portland-area regional government Metro is looking at the possibility of redrawing its representative boundaries.
Metro approves retooled Washington County reserves map
Washington County’s 50-year growth plan is one more step closer to realization after a Thursday afternoon vote by the Portland metropolitan area’s regional government.
Metro brainstorming how to make commuters ditch cars
According to proposed rules issued by the state Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission earlier this month, Metro should plan to reduce per-capita carbon emissions from passenger vehicles from 2005 levels by 21 percent by 2025.
Q&A: New Metro councilor Barbara Roberts
Former Oregon Gov. Barbara Roberts last week was sworn in as Metro councilor to fill the District 6 seat vacated by Robert Liberty earlier this year. The 91ÊÓÆµ recently spoke with Roberts about her experience and her new role.
Metro, Portland to purchase natural area
Three Portland area public agencies have teamed up to provide a park and plenty of natural space to an underserved part of Northeast Portland.
Metro official leaves for state position
Metro Chief Operating Officer Michael Jordan is stepping down from his post with the Portland area's regional government in order to take a similar position on Gov. John Kitzhaber's staff.
Stacey pulls out of Metro councilor race
Bob Stacey, who lost a close election to the newly appointed president of Metro Tom Hughes in November, has decided to pull his name out of the race for the Metro Councilor District 6.
8 vie for Metro Council position
There are officially eight candidates vying for the Metro Council District 6 position that was vacated by Councilor Robert Liberty in mid January.
3 ideas offered for Metro’s ongoing dialogue
Three nationally recognized sustainable business consultants visited Wilsonville last week to make suggestions that can benefit Metro's Community Investment Strategy, an ongoing dialogue to determine which regional projects are most important and how to implement them.
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Metro looks to fill council role
Portland's regional government Metro is looking to fill its vacant Metro Council role by the end of February. Former District 6 councilor, Robert Liberty, announced Jan. 15 that he was resigning to take a job at the University of Oregon.
Liberty resigns from Metro Council
District 6 Metro Councilor Robert Liberty today announced his resignation from the Metro Council, the rulemaking body of regional government Metro.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
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- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion







