Israeli Restaurants Shalom Y’all and Aviv Were Vandalized in What Appears to Be a Larger Graffiti Spree

Three restaurants with Israeli-inspired menus that were tagged over the weekend appear to have been part of a larger spree to damage Portland businesses. Vandals targeted both the west and eastside locations of Shalom Y’all, as well as Aviv’s brand-new Pearl District eatery. Spray-painted messages on the buildings’ exterior and sidewalk included “Free Palestine,” “Murder,” and “Yuppie Scum.” Other phrases accused them of cultural appropriation, like “Falafel is from Palestine” and “Hummus is not Israeli,” Some of the restaurants’ outdoor tables were also strewn about and defaced.

String of Cannabis Shop Robberies Continues Into the New Year

Readers Respond to Mayor Ted Wheeler’s No-Tolerance Policy for Downtown Vandalism

“It’s time to tighten the tourniquet, ratchet up the enforcement, and lay off downtown.”

Portland Police Say COVID-19 Cleaning Crew Allowed Attempted Murder Suspect’s Escape From Custody

Rep. Janelle Bynum Calls for Review of Embattled Homicide Detective’s Testimony

“It is vitally important for us to protect due process and for us to demand the highest character of people that we allow to wear the badge.”

Unrest Continues in Portland as a Year of Political Turmoil Across Oregon Comes to an End

Citywide vandalism and statewide COVID-19 defiance are defining phenomena of 2020.

The Battle for Northeast: Race, Class and Culture Collide in Portland’s Hottest Neighborhood

In 1996, new arrivals in Northeast Portland clashed with longtime residents over many differences. Perhaps the most acute clash, though, was white vs. Black.

Before George Floyd’s Death, Black Portlanders Were Killed by Cops at a Disproportionate Rate

“What happened this summer was not a new item for the black community—it was a new item for the white community.”