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A new version of Metro’s Social Vulnerability Explorer was released, now featuring disaster‑specific vulnerability indic...
09/04/2026

A new version of Metro’s Social Vulnerability Explorer was released, now featuring disaster‑specific vulnerability indices for the Portland region, including earthquake, flood, wildfire and extreme heat.

Urban heat island data is now available to the public via Metro’s open map data portal to support climate resiliency planning. Regional housing development visualization: The DRC staff updated their visualization of regional housing development. It now includes data through 2026 and was expanded to include Clark County, Washington.

The modeling team is updating their trip-based travel demand model for use in the 2028 Regional Transportation Plan update using OTS data

Learn more : https://gis.oregonmetro.gov/social-vulnerability-explorer/start

09/02/2026
Join Afghan Support Network on September 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. for the Afghan Cultural Celebration 2026 at Beaverton City ...
09/02/2026

Join Afghan Support Network on September 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. for the Afghan Cultural Celebration 2026 at Beaverton City Hall Plaza Stage. Enjoy live music, performances, food stalls and more!

We are excited to support this placemaking grantee with events that celebrate Afghan-American culture and belonging.

Afghan-Owned Businesses & Vendors We warmly invite Afghan-owned businesses and vendors to participate in the Afghan Cultural Celebration. 👉 Register here [ https://forms.gle/XLsy4wULewfs9ShN9]!   For more information, please contact our Events Organizing Committee or reach out directly to Ihsanu...

Get your Oxbow fix before Labor Day. As a reminder, Oxbow Regional Park will be temporarily closed starting Sept. 8 for ...
09/02/2026

Get your Oxbow fix before Labor Day. As a reminder, Oxbow Regional Park will be temporarily closed starting Sept. 8 for park improvements.

We're replacing the park's water lines so you can have more reliable access to drinking water at the park. Because this project includes heavy machinery and extensive digging on the park's only road, the entire park—including the boat launch and equestrian trail—will be closed. This also means that Salmon Homecoming at Oxbow is canceled this year. If all goes as planned, the park will reopen in January 2027.

🚲This school year, Metro's SRTS school resources are reaching 50 schools in the region. This includes 24 bike fairs, 25 ...
08/28/2026

🚲This school year, Metro's SRTS school resources are reaching 50 schools in the region. This includes 24 bike fairs, 25 $500 micro-grants, 400 helmets, and over 200 lights & locks. We also saw a record high request for bike bus and walking school bus kits with 35 bike bus kits & 27 walking school bus kits.

💡🚌 Learn more at the Safe Routes to School program: https://bit.ly/4xtDcwd

Safety first! Wear a life jacket when boating, swimming, paddling, tubing in rivers and lakes.Although summer is winding...
08/27/2026

Safety first! Wear a life jacket when boating, swimming, paddling, tubing in rivers and lakes.

Although summer is winding down, we still have life jackets for those who need them. Come visit our table to pick up free life jackets for you and your family. Unless noted, we'll have all sizes (infant, child, youth, adult, adult XL) while supplies last.

Upcoming events:
Aug. 27: Broughton Beach with WaterStrong, 2 to 5 p.m.
Sept. 5: Lake Day Water Safety Fair at Blue Lake Regional Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sept. 12: Phi Nu Fry Community Day at Woodlawn Park, 2 to 8 p.m.

Bring your family and friends to WaterStrong's Lake Day: Water Safety Fair on Saturday, September 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p....
08/26/2026

Bring your family and friends to WaterStrong's Lake Day: Water Safety Fair on Saturday, September 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blue Lake Regional Park. Enjoy food, music, life jacket giveaways and activities at this free event.

KATU ABC 2 offers coverage of news, weather, sports and community events for Portland, Oregon and surrounding towns, including Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Happy Valley, Gresham, Vancouver, Hillsboro, Oregon City, Tualatin, West Linn, Woodburn, Tigard, Tualatin and Garden Home.

There are three weeks left to apply for the GLEAN artists' residency!
08/24/2026

There are three weeks left to apply for the GLEAN artists' residency!

The countdown is officially on. Three weeks left to apply for the GLEAN residency — plenty of time!

⏰ Deadline: Sept. 13 at 11:59 PM PDT
📲 Link in bio
🤑 to apply
1️⃣ One student position available ❣

💖 GLEAN Partners: Metro, Recology San Francisco Artist in Residence Program, ReClaim It
🤝 Collaborative Opportunity through: Rainmaker Craft Initiative

📸 Ebenezer Galluzzo | credit Mario Gallucci and Conner Enloe

08/22/2026

Youth from across the region gathered last weekend to share their dreams for the future and to help shape the Future Vision. Youth voice is critical in building a shared vision that reflects everyone.

💯Thank you to all the youth, organizations, artists, and partners who attended and shared your ideas.

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