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Stacey, Hughes face off for Metro president seat
The two candidates for the council president seat at Metro agree that job creation is a priority for the Portland metro area. But they part ways when it comes to deciding how that goal should be achieved.
Portland metro reserves OK’d by state agency
The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development released its staff review and report on regional government Metro's urban and rural reserve designations. The report supported the designations and suggested the seven-member Land Conservation and Development Commission approves them next month when it releases its decision.
Metro seeks citizens for committee
Regional government Metro is looking for transit-minded citizens to join its Transportation Policy Alternatives Committee. The committee meets to discuss transportation projects funded at the regional and federal level and then advise regional leaders on the projects.
Alternatives explored for CRC project
Regional government Metro commissioner Robert Liberty hosted a meeting to discuss 14 alternatives to the Columbia River Crossing project
Lots to become parks for PARK(ing) Day
More than 30 new parks will spring up throughout the Portland-metro area this week. In related news, parking could be a little tougher to come by. On Friday, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m, parking space throughout the Metro area will be converted into parks in recognition of the worldwide event known as PARK(ing) Day.
Metro wants public input for regional plan
Regional government Metro is looking for public participation in its charge to form a Community Investment Strategy. In order to get the public's opinion, Metro will hold six open houses around the Metro region over the next two weeks.
Debate arises over Portland industrial land use
Two of Portland's most notable commercial real-estate organizations can't agree how new industrial land should become available.
NAIOP asks Metro for more industrial land
Regional government Metro's chief operating officer Michael Jordan and Metro councilor Katherine Harrington met last week with members of National Association of Industrial and Office Properties. Metro approached NAIOP, a regional commercial real estate development association, to discuss industrial lands to be included in the possible expansion of the urban growth boundary.
Transit study approved for Southwest Portland
A major transit corridor is being planned for Southwest Portland. A committee for regional government Metro approved a $1.47 million study on the area on Thursday.
Metro suggests expanding urban growth boundary
Regional government Metro has recommended expanding the Portland region's urban growth boundary.
Metro report: CRC tolls won’t affect area growth
A report by regional government Metro finds if the proposed Columbia River Crossing project were funded and managed by tolls, it would have a negligible impact on population and employment growth in Clark County.
Metro rolls out new reserve mapping tool
Regional government Metro has improved its online mapping tool to show citizens within Metro's boundaries - Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties - whether their properties fall in an urban reserve, rural reserve or the urban growth boundary.
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
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
