Portland’s Alfresco Future Uncertain as Stricter Dining Regulations Loom
PORTLAND, OR – Restaurants across Portland are voicing deep concern as city officials advance proposals that could drastically alter the…
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Oregon Escalates Bar & Restaurant Enforcement: Stricter Penalties for Serving Intoxicated Patrons
Salem, Oregon – State regulators in Oregon have announced an immediate and significant intensification of enforcement measures targeting bars and…
Oregon’s Single-Use Ban Yields Mixed Results for Eateries, State Report Reveals First Look
PORTLAND, Ore. – The initial phase of Oregon’s ambitious 2024 single-use tableware reduction mandate is yielding a patchwork of results…
Oregon Lawmakers Link Restaurant, Bar Financial Aid to Environmental Sustainability in Advancing Bill
PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon state lawmakers are advancing a significant legislative proposal that could fundamentally reshape how financial assistance is…
Oregon’s Spring 2025 Tourism Hopes Clouded by Persistent Hospitality Labor Shortage
Portland, Oregon – As Oregon prepares to welcome a significant surge in visitors for the Spring 2025 tourism season, a…
Oregon Restaurants Warn of ‘Major Cost Burden’ in Proposed Health Code Overhaul
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association (ORLA) has issued a strong critique of proposed revisions to the…
Oregon Legislature Considers Tiered Restaurant Fees Tied to Tourism Zones
Salem, Oregon — The Oregon State Legislature is currently considering a significant legislative proposal that could fundamentally alter how restaurants…
Oregon Eyes Pioneering Statewide Green Standards for Restaurants and Bars
Portland, Oregon – Legislators in Oregon are currently reviewing a landmark legislative proposal that could fundamentally alter the operational landscape…
Oregon’s Hospitality Sector Notes Significant Staffing Improvement in February 2025, Easing Labor Crunch
Portland, Oregon — Oregon’s vital hospitality sector, a cornerstone of the state’s economy and vibrant culture, is showing promising signs…
Oregon Bars and Restaurants Demonstrate Resilience, Adapt Amidst Economic Headwinds, State Report Reveals
Portland, Oregon – Amidst a persistent landscape of economic uncertainty, Oregon’s vibrant hospitality sector is demonstrating remarkable resilience and adaptability.…