Metro Council gives greenlight for Baton Rouge to host boxing Olympic trials

Metro Council approves $26M in Portland-area parks projects

Dozens of Portland-area parks and nature projects will share more than $26 million approved by Metro Council on Tuesday.

Metro Council approves incentives in push to bring Olympic boxing trials here

The Metro Council on Wednesday unanimously approved without discussion Visit Baton Rouge’s request to increase the amount of River Center rental fee waivers available for 2027 as the organization pu… Already an INSIDER? Sign in. Already an INSIDER? Sign in

Metro Council gives greenlight for Baton Rouge to host boxing Olympic trials

BATON ROUGE — The Metro Council authorized a request on Wednesday night to amend the Raising Cane’s River Center Rental Waiver Agreement in an effort to host the 2027 USA Boxing Olympic Trials.An event impact summary presented to the council estimates that the 2027 USA Boxing Olympic Trials in Baton Rouge are projected to generate nearly $6.8 million in business sales and more than $335,000 in local taxes.“This is a highly significant event with…

Metro Council OKs $26 Million Parks Cash Flood Across Portland Region

Metro Council approved $26M+ in grants to 42 parks and nature projects, funding a dam removal at Mt. Hood Community College and new trails and nature centers.

Metro Steers Record $26MM to 51 Portland-Area Parks Projects as Tigard Greenway Loses Out

The Metro Council approved its largest-ever round of parks and nature grants on Tuesday, distributing more than $26 million to 51 projects across the Portland region, but the celebratory vote masked a sharp fight over which communities and priorities would command the bond dollars. The regional government on July 22 committed the funds to dozens of efforts stretching from Gresham to Hillsboro to Oregon City, spanning land acquisition, dam remova…