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  • A Portland company plans to be the first U.S. firm to turn food waste into electricity by building a recycling facility on industrial land (above) at 6849 N.E. Columbia Blvd....

    Metro OKs Food Recycling Center

    Posted on December 15, 2010 | No Comments
    A Portland company plans to be the first U.S. firm to turn food waste into electricity by building a recycling facility on industrial land (above) at 6849 N.E. Columbia Blvd....

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  • In November, former Hillsboro Mayor Tom Hughes squeeked out about 1,000 votes more than opponent and former 1000 Friends of Oregon Executive Director Bob Stacey, becoming Metro Council president, a job that wields tremendous influence over the tri-county area's growth and economy. With the region facing a chronically soggy economy, Hughes has put his sights squarely on job creation and reviving the economy. To get a sense of what Hughes wants to do with the position as top elected official for the region, the Portland Observer sat down with him to discuss the challenges of minority populations, the potential impact of the Columbia River Crossing on North and Northeast Portland, and other topics.

    Hello, Mr. President

    Posted on December 9, 2010 | No Comments
    In November, former Hillsboro Mayor Tom Hughes squeeked out about 1,000 votes more than opponent and former 1000 Friends of Oregon Executive Director Bob Stacey, becoming Metro Council president, a job that wields tremendous influence over the tri-county area's growth and economy. With the region facing a chronically soggy economy, Hughes has put his sights squarely on job creation and reviving the economy. To get a sense of what Hughes wants to do with the position as top elected official for the region, the Portland Observer sat down with him to discuss the challenges of minority populations, the potential impact of the Columbia River Crossing on North and Northeast Portland, and other topics.

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  • For minority, women and small business owners The regional government Metro has made new commitments to hire minority-owned, women-owned and emerging small businesses. To increase opportunities for MWESB firms the Metro...

    Metro Reduces Barriers

    Posted on December 1, 2010 | 1 Comment
    For minority, women and small business owners The regional government Metro has made new commitments to hire minority-owned, women-owned and emerging small businesses. To increase opportunities for MWESB firms the Metro...

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  • Metro Council President Carlotta Collette being interviewed about the Portland metro area’s reputation as one of the world’s most livable regions during an international awards conference in Chicago. Planning efforts...

    Metro Area Rates Most Livable

    Posted on December 1, 2010 | No Comments
    Metro Council President Carlotta Collette being interviewed about the Portland metro area’s reputation as one of the world’s most livable regions during an international awards conference in Chicago. Planning efforts...

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  • A 6-acre addition to fill the gap between Cathedral and Pier parks The walking, jogging and cycling path that links communities along the Willamette River will expand in North Portland,...

    City Purchases Land to Expand Greenway

    Posted on October 27, 2010 | 1 Comment
    A 6-acre addition to fill the gap between Cathedral and Pier parks The walking, jogging and cycling path that links communities along the Willamette River will expand in North Portland,...

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  • A garage just for bikes is the newest transportation link for students at Portland State University. Representatives from the City of Portland, TriMet, and Metro recently gathered to open a...

    Garage Just for Bikes

    Posted on October 19, 2010 | No Comments
    A garage just for bikes is the newest transportation link for students at Portland State University. Representatives from the City of Portland, TriMet, and Metro recently gathered to open a...

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  • Four positions for citizens who care about the region’s transportation system will open up early next year on a government panel that will give them the opportunity to weigh in...

    Metro seeks input on transportation policy, funding

    Posted on September 21, 2010 | No Comments
    Four positions for citizens who care about the region’s transportation system will open up early next year on a government panel that will give them the opportunity to weigh in...

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  • Recovers dry waste for reuse in new ways New equipment at the Metro Central Transfer Station diverts trash from going into landfills and doubles the recycling rate. Four months after...

    Metro boosts recycling rate

    Posted on August 31, 2010 | No Comments
    Recovers dry waste for reuse in new ways New equipment at the Metro Central Transfer Station diverts trash from going into landfills and doubles the recycling rate. Four months after...

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  • A group of north Portland residents dream of expanding a trail along the banks of the Willamette into the heart of north Portland. It looks their vision might be on its way to becoming a reality.

    Greenway trail could be coming to north Portland

    Posted on January 6, 2010 | No Comments
    A group of north Portland residents dream of expanding a trail along the banks of the Willamette into the heart of north Portland. It looks their vision might be on its way to becoming a reality.

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