Portland Welcomes Food Cart Favorites Tokyo Sando and Bing Mi to Midtown Beer Garden Amid Downtown Revival
Food carts Tokyo Sando and Bing Mi return to downtown Portland, enhancing the Midtown Beer Garden with Japanese sandwiches and jianbings, and contribute to the city's culinary revival.
Oregon Department of Education Seeks to Expand Summer Meal Programs with $20K Grants, Requests Legislative Funding
Oregon's Department of Education is expanding its summer meal programs for children, offering grants to increase access and proposing a monthly food stipend for low-income families, pending legislative support for funding.
Oregon Health Authority Under Fire for Delaying Release of Alcohol Tax Report Amid Policy Debates
The Oregon Health Authority delayed releasing a report that may impact debates on alcohol taxation, leading to an apology from its top official amid industry and public frustration over transparency.
USDA Extends SNAP Benefits Replacement Deadline for Oregon Ice Storm Victims
The USDA extended the deadline for Oregonians in 11 counties to request replacement SNAP benefits following a January ice storm until February 16. Eligible residents can apply for reimbursements for food lost to power outages or water damage.
Burgerville Sizzles into Wilsonville with First New Location in Eight Years, Sets Sights on Oregon Expansion
Burgerville plans to open a new location in Wilsonville and expand further into Oregon and Washington. The Wilsonville site, previously a Burger King, marks their first new opening in eight years.