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Metro adopts plan to protect parks, natural areas
The new Parks and Nature System Plan will guide development and planning for natural areas that Metro manages.
Metro president nominates new COO
The candidates for the new chief operating officer of the Portland Metro Council were today whittled down to one with Metro president Tom Hughes鈥� nomination of Martha Bennett.
Election 2010: Aspiring Metro chiefs weigh in
Two candidates vying for the position of Metro president talk about the region's growth and transportation challenges, from trying to attract new businesses to the area to figuring out what to do about the Columbia River Crossing.
A conversation with Tom Hughes
Tom Hughes is a Hillsboro native through and through. He was born in the city, graduated from Hillsboro High School and, after graduating college, returned to the area to teach […]
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.
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
