Portland will hear a proposed ordinance to ban the sale of foie gras Tuesday, setting up a clash between animal‑welfare advocates and restaurateurs. The measure targets commercial sales and includes fines.

Portland’s first Chick‑fil‑A in more than 20 years opened near Mall 205, offering dine‑in, carryout, curbside pickup and an indoor play area.

Salem's Damascus Kitchen is expanding to downtown Dallas with a takeout food truck. Owners say the truck will serve the same chicken and lamb shawarma wraps that made the Salem counter a hit.

A new omakase counter has opened in Portland's Pearl District, highlighted in KOIN's Foodie Friday. The opening arrives amid a broader local surge in tasting menus.

Award‑winning pitmaster Bryan Furman will run a three‑month barbecue residency beneath Gregory Gourdet’s Kann in Southeast Portland, serving brisket, peach‑mustard sauce and family sides.

Alpenrose Dairy is closing its Clackamas facility in Oregon due to economic struggles and a competitive market, consolidating operations in Washington state.

Rangoon Bistro will close its original S.E. 50th Ave spot on Feb. 28 and relocate into the former Deadshot space on S.E. 11th, adding seats and a bigger bar.

The James Beard Public Market’s opening is now set for early 2027 as design changes and higher costs stretch the timeline and raise the stakes for downtown recovery.

Portland Water Bureau finds Cryptosporidium in the city's water supply, with potential health risks for the immunocompromised. No immediate precautions required, filtration planned by 2027.

Heavy rainfall in Southwest Portland causes a sewage overflow, prompting crews to address the system's failure and officials to advise on proper waste disposal.

Hillsboro's downtown now boasts a variety of new culinary spots including a vineyard, taphouse, European restaurant, BBQ joint, and a spirits venue with mocktails.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has allowed the president's order to deploy the Oregon National Guard in Portland, overturning a previous TRO. Oregon AG Dan Rayfield criticized the decision, fearing overreach and escalations.

Governor Tina Kotek appoints Sean O'Day as the new director of Oregon's DCBS, pending Oregon Senate approval. O'Day has extensive public service experience in Oregon and military legal background.