Metro

Metro Council President Lynn Peterson's first term was marked by two big elections and increasing tension with the region's business leaders.

The group has the chance to appeal the decision. It's not immediately clear if they'll take it.

Stacey said he's stepping down from the regional Portland-area government agency's council for health reasons.

The multibillion-dollar transportation measure for the Portland metro area has failed.

If passed, the measure would place a tax of up to 0.75% on the payrolls of certain employers in the Portland metro area starting in 2022.

The Portland area’s regional government, Metro, is getting a new leader with a range of experience that includes public service work on both sides of the Columbia River.

RACC Board chair Mike Golub and search committee chair Steve Rosenbaum talk about their priorities.

For the first time since the 1970s, Metro has voted not to expand the region's Urban Growth Boundary, saying there is enough room for the projected 400,000 new residents set to arrive in the next 20 years.

This week and last, the Metro Council met to discuss the future of Portland's food waste.