The City of Hillsboro hosts a monthly Free Food Market every second Tuesday to help those affected by SNAP benefit reductions and rising food costs. No ID is required; additional local resources are also available.

The Portland Pickles baseball team is set to open a sports bar in North Portland with a 3-story game screen and a menu featuring a variety of hot dogs.

A food cart pod at Portland State University is set to close by summer due to wastewater issues, leaving students and vendors grappling with the loss of a convenient and diverse eating spot.

pFriem Family Brewers is expanding from Hood River to the Portland area by opening a new location in the historic Milwaukie City Hall, aiming to create a community space.

Health officials warn of high lead levels in Supreme Tradition ground cinnamon sold at Dollar Tree in Portland, advising consumers to discard the spice and check for other brands potentially affected.

Portland's Ticket to Dine event returns for a month, offering diners chances to win prizes while exploring over 80 local eateries across various neighborhoods.

Elda, an acclaimed restaurant in Biddeford, is relocating to Portland, Maine with a new chef's tasting menu focusing on local ingredients, offering a cozy dining experience with a selection of wines, ciders, and sake.

Pho Gabo Vietnam Kitchen in Portland was shut down due to odor complaints, prompting ORLA to question the city's "smell" code enforcement. The owner is frustrated, and concerns over the subjectivity of odor assessment are raised.

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission is relaunching its 'Chance to Purchase' raffle for rare liquors, barring its own employees from entering, to ensure fairness after past favoritism scandals.

Chef Aaron Adams closes Portland's vegan deli Fermenter to open a new plant-based restaurant, hoping to offer his staff better earnings and less demanding work.

Aviation Gin in Portland offers a wedding package for Leap Year, including a ceremony, drinks, and a tour for $290, but Ryan Reynolds is not included.

The Umatilla Tribes in Oregon received a $172,000 USDA grant for a food waste project involving a biodigester, focusing on sustainability and education.

Portland hosts Sandwich Week from Feb. 19-25, featuring $8 gourmet sandwiches from over 40 local restaurants, celebrating culinary creativity and community.