Tribal Economies | Restaurants | Halal Food Boxes

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Casino closures during the pandemic mean that many tribal governments are losing their main source of income. The Cowlitz Tribe, with its ilani casino, is no exception. We talk with Cowlitz Tribal Chairman William Iyall about how the tribe is handling the economic blow and other effects of the pandemic.

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It’s hard to overstate the impact that the COVID-19 prevention measures have had on the hospitality industry. An estimated 80% of Oregon restaurant workers have lost their jobs, according to a National Restaurant Association survey. We hear from Clyde Common co-owner Nate Tilden, former server and restaurant manager Erika Goldin-Jones, and Amy Jaffe from the now closed Prosperity Pie Shoppe.

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Immigrants and refugees are more likely to work in the service sector jobs devastated by the coronavirus pandemic. During the month of Ramadan, many are in need of food and supplies. Omar Hashi, who owns the Hashi Halal Market in North Portland, is stepping up to help. In a partnership with the city of Portland and Lutheran Community Services, he’s delivering culturally specific food boxes to people in the refugee community. We talk with Hashi and Mahad Hassan, refugee wellness coordinator for Lutheran Community Services.

Molly Solomon

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