#oregon

Portland State University has finalized its layoff plan, reducing the number of affected faculty and academic staff. The university will now eliminate 36 positions, a decrease from the previously announced 52. These cuts are part of a larger strategy to address a significant budget shortfall. While some positions were spared due to retirements and resignations, union leaders remain concerned about the university's long-term financial sustainability. The affected employees will continue working until their respective end dates in 2026 or 2027.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/21/portland-state-university-layoffs-oregon-education/

Archery manufacturer Bowtech will be closing its Eugene facility. This closure will result in the layoff of 42 employees. The company is relocating its operations to Texas. This move is part of a broader trend of Oregon companies announcing workforce reductions. The exact reasons for the relocation were not detailed.

Eugene, Oregon

https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2026/08/10/bowtech-layoffs-eugene.html

Oregon's unemployment rate has significantly increased, now ranking as the third highest nationally. This rise began approximately three years ago, with the jobless rate hovering above 5% for the past year. Major layoffs at prominent companies like Intel, Nike, and OHSU, alongside weakness in construction and manufacturing, have impacted the state's economy. Unlike other western states, Oregon has experienced consistent year-over-year job losses since January. Employment in Multnomah County remains substantially below its 2019 peak.

Portland, Oregon

http://www.chronline.com/stories/oregon-unemployment-rate-climbed-from-middle-of-the-pack-to-near-the-top,406510

Avamere Health Services will lay off 129 employees as it exits the skilled nursing sector. These job reductions will begin in September and continue through October. The company is transferring management of numerous long-term care facilities to other operators. Layoffs primarily impact administrative and back-office roles. Avamere cannot confirm the final number of affected employees.

Tigard, Oregon

https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/08/tigard-long-term-care-company-to-lay-off-129-workers-as-nursing-homes-change-hands.html

Daimler is ceasing operations at its Portland plant. This closure will result in the layoff of 375 employees. The decision comes shortly after the company announced its new engineering center.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2026/07/29/daimler-shutting-portland-plant-layoffs.html

Central Oregon school districts are implementing significant budget reductions for the upcoming school year due to declining enrollment, increased expenses, and insufficient state and federal funding. Bend-La Pine, Redmond, and Jefferson County school districts are making substantial cuts, while Crook County has made minor adjustments. These districts have managed to eliminate numerous positions through attrition and reassignment, avoiding actual layoffs for staff. The primary drivers for these deficits include changes in state poverty weighting calculations and inadequate special education funding models. While efforts are being made to minimize impact on students, some class sizes may slightly increase.

Bend, Oregon

https://www.centraloregondaily.com/news/local/central-oregon-school-districts-budget-cuts-2026-27/article_642448af-9db5-41c5-93e9-10fde1ffb792.html

Amazon's data centers in Eastern Oregon are equipped with diesel generators that could significantly pollute the air during a blackout. An investigation found these generators could emit twice the pollution of all cars and trucks in the state. While Amazon claims a large-scale outage is unlikely, current generators pose a substantial risk. Future facilities are expected to use cleaner backup systems. This situation raises concerns about the balance between economic benefits and environmental health.

Boardman, Oregon

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/22/data-centers-pollution-oregon-first-look/

Southern Oregon University has revised its Vitality Plan, reinstating two academic majors previously slated for elimination. This adjustment comes after significant feedback from faculty and stakeholders. The university's overall goal of cutting over $20 million to address its financial crisis remains largely unchanged. The number of planned employee layoffs has also been slightly reduced. Performance benchmarks have been added for several academic programs.

Ashland, Oregon

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/23/southern-oregon-board-of-trustees-vitality-plan/

The Portland Trail Blazers have significantly reduced their broadcast staff. This move comes as part of ongoing organizational layoffs. Several long-term employees, including the play-by-play announcer, are departing. The announcer declined a contract offer he deemed "subprime." These cuts impact the team's media production.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.kgw.com/video/sports/nba/blazers/portland-trail-blazers-gut-broadcast-staff-amid-ongoing-layoffs/283-e93d5d70-8bac-4c41-8837-4a0fba6cd3fd

Portland City Council narrowly approved a $10 million spending package to save 30 city jobs. The vote broke a tie, with the Mayor casting the deciding vote. This package also allocates $3 million for police training programs. The decision followed a contentious budget season marked by disagreements over spending priorities. The approved plan restores positions in several city departments, including parks, police, and fire.

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/22/portland-city-council-job-cuts-budget/

Portland State University has finalized its layoff plan, reducing the number of affected faculty and academic staff from initial projections. The university will now see 36 faculty and academic staff lose their jobs, with three positions shifting to part-time status. These cuts are part of a larger strategy to address a significant budget shortfall. While the number of layoffs is lower than previously announced, some faculty express dissatisfaction with the process and the university's long-term financial strategy. The university aims to achieve substantial savings through these reductions and departmental eliminations.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/21/portland-state-university-layoffs-oregon-education/

Corporate uncertainty at major employers like Nike and Intel is rapidly affecting local housing markets, even before official job losses occur. Potential homebuyers, sensing instability, are delaying major purchases due to job security concerns. This psychological shift precedes actual income loss, causing a noticeable slowdown in market activity. While hiring cycles used to boost demand, the current recovery is less pronounced. Consequently, discretionary purchases are down, leaving a thinner pool of buyers for higher-priced homes.

Beaverton, Oregon

https://www.citybiz.co/article/877126/beaverton-home-sales-track-nike-and-intel-layoff-cycles-in-real-time/

Oregon Health Authority leaders have canceled planned layoffs for nine employees. This decision comes after initial announcements and internal employee concerns about management's handling of budget issues. The agency cited ongoing discussions with the Governor's Office and state budget partners for the change. While these specific layoffs are averted, the agency faces significant future budget challenges and potential service cuts. The exact size and cause of the agency's budget deficit remain undisclosed.

Salem, Oregon

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/17/oregon-health-authority-cancels-layoffs-budget-shortfall/

Anyone know what stores are closing or divesting?

Nordic Veneer has ceased operations at its Roseburg facility after 72 years in business. The company's final production day was July 2nd, leading to the layoff of most of its approximately 55 employees. Plant Manager Bayley Adams cited intense international competition and rising wood supply costs as significant challenges. A major blow came in April when a primary buyer, Roseburg Forest Products, stopped purchasing their veneer. The company is now considering selling the facility or waiting for a more favorable market.

Roseburg, Oregon

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/08/nordic-veneer-closes-mill-in-roseburg-after-more-than-72-years/

Amanda Garcia-Snell, a top Portland official, resigned with a severance package. She received over $91,000 and six months of health insurance. Garcia-Snell is the sixth agency director to leave with a payout in the last year. Total severance costs for these six leaders now exceed $1 million. The city has a long-standing policy for such generous payouts.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2026/06/portland-pays-another-top-official-to-resign-as-costs-of-recent-severances-surpass-1m.html

Oregon's registered nurses receive the nation's top hourly pay when adjusted for living costs. Asante and the Oregon Nurses Association are currently engaged in contract negotiations. Nurses express unease due to past economic uncertainties and recent layoffs. The union's bargaining chair states trust has significantly eroded with Asante's administration. This lack of trust complicates negotiations and problem-solving efforts.

Medford, Oregon

https://kobi5.com/news/top-stories/trust-important-in-asante-nurses-union-contract-talks-310424/

TriMet announced extensive service and staffing cuts. These actions address a $300 million budget shortfall. The agency will eliminate over 400 positions and reduce 31 bus routes. Ridership has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, and operating costs have risen significantly. TriMet also ceased some specialized paratransit services and anticipates further adjustments.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/03/trimet-cut-over-400-positions-bus-service/

Oregon's Work Share program offers an alternative to traditional layoffs. The Oregon Employment Department administers this initiative for businesses. It allows companies to reduce staff hours while employees receive partial Unemployment Insurance benefits. Over 500 employers currently use the program to retain valuable teams. Employers are encouraged to apply proactively for this flexible option.

Salem, Oregon

https://ktvz.com/news/oregon-northwest/2026/06/30/oregons-work-share-program-offers-layoff-alternative-for-employers/

Perkins & Co has been acquired. CliftonLarsonAllen completed the acquisition. The deal resulted in layoffs. These layoffs affected employees in Portland. The acquisition reflects challenges for independent firms.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2026/06/25/perkins-and-co-cla-cliftonlarsonallen-acquisition.html

Community Health Centers of Lane County are laying off staff. These changes impact twenty-three positions. The organization faces a large financial deficit. A $2 million deficit is forecast for the next fiscal year. Declining revenue and rising costs contribute to this gap.

Eugene, Oregon

https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/healthcare/2026/06/24/budget-woes-lead-lane-health-centers-to-cut-23-jobs/90680566007/

Portland Public Schools approved its new budget. The board closed a $50 million budget gap. The budget eliminates 320 staff positions. This total includes 80 teacher roles. The new financial plan begins July 1.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.koin.com/news/portland/pps-board-adopts-new-budget-2026-27-school-year-layoffs/

St. Charles Health System eliminated 22 leadership positions. This action followed a reassessment of leadership roles. Twenty-three vacant positions will also remain unfilled. CEO Michael Hartke mentioned recent growth. Direct patient care staff were not impacted.

Bend, Oregon

https://bendbulletin.com/2026/06/23/st-charles-lays-off-22/

Asante health system is conducting layoffs while simultaneously recruiting new staff. CEO Tom Gessel explained this dual approach in an email to staff. He stated that the jobs being eliminated differ from those being filled. Business support roles are shrinking or going away entirely. The health system is recruiting 93 doctors and other medical staff.

Medford, Oregon

https://kobi5.com/news/asante-ceo-explains-why-its-hiring-during-layoffs-309665/

Oregon's semiconductor companies report soaring stock prices. This growth is fueled by an artificial intelligence bo-m. Despite this, Oregon's semiconductor employment reached a 30-year low. Intel alone cut 6,000 jobs over the past two years. Other chipmakers also reduced their workforces in the state.

https://www.oregonlive.com/silicon-forest/2026/06/oregon-chip-stocks-are-roaring-back-will-the-jobs-ever-return.html

Southern Oregon University leaders released a new financial plan this week. The proposal includes cutting approximately 66 full-time equivalent jobs. It also eliminates three undergraduate degree programs. These measures are expected to save the university about $12 million annually. The plan is necessary to secure a $15 million state funding infusion.

Ashland, Oregon

https://www.highereddive.com/news/southern-oregon-university-plan-would-cut-3-majors-roughly-66-jobs/823213/

Reynolds School District faces significant budget cuts and layoffs. Oregon's school funding formula undercounts student poverty in the district. This undercount denies Reynolds an estimated $9 million in state funds. The district has eliminated staff positions, programs, and instructional days. Many other high-poverty districts across Oregon face similar financial challenges.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2026/06/oregons-school-funding-formula-is-broken-its-poorest-students-pay-the-price.html

Central Oregon school districts are implementing significant budget cuts for the 2026-27 school year. This is due to shrinking enrollment, rising costs, and reduced state funding. Bend-La Pine cut $7 million, Redmond $3.5 million, and Jefferson County $2 million. Despite these reductions, the districts avoided staff layoffs. They achieved this through attrition and reassigning employees, though class sizes may increase.

https://www.centraloregondaily.com/news/local/central-oregon-school-districts-budget-cuts-2026-27/article_642448af-9db5-41c5-93e9-10fde1ffb792.html

The Portland teachers' union filed a class action grievance. This action targets Portland Public Schools regarding planned layoffs. The union reports 82 teachers received layoff notices. They claim 77 notices violate collectively bargained procedures. Portland Public Schools faces a $50 million budget deficit.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.kptv.com/2026/06/09/portland-teachers-union-files-class-action-grievance-over-district-wide-layoffs/

Les Schwab Tire Centers laid off 70 employees. These cuts occurred at its Bend, Oregon corporate offices. The company stated this is part of a restructuring effort. Approximately 430 employees remain at the headquarters. Laid-off workers will receive severance and extended benefits.

Bend, Oregon

https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/06/les-schwab-lays-off-70-at-oregon-headquarters.html

Portland State University faculty rallied on Wednesday. They protested against dozens of potential layoffs. The university plans to cut 52 positions. This action addresses a $35 million deficit. A final decision is expected later this month.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.kptv.com/2026/06/04/portland-state-university-faculty-rally-stop-dozens-potential-layoffs/

Republic National Distributing Company filed WARN notices for 463 employees in Washington and Oregon. These layoffs affect 267 workers in Washington and 146 in Oregon. Terminations are expected to begin on or after July 17. Columbia Distributing signed a letter of intent to acquire RNDC's distribution rights in these states. This move is part of RNDC's broader withdrawal from multiple US markets.

https://unitewithpriti.co.uk/news/463-jobs-gone-what-the-rndc-washington-oregon-layoffs-reveal-about-americas-alcohol-industry/

Rogue Workforce Partnership is preparing to assist hundreds of local workers. Asante, a health system, plans to lay off about 300 employees, representing 5 to 6 percent of its workforce. RWP will host a Rapid Response Session on June 2nd for recently laid-off individuals. This session will take place at the RCC/SOU Higher Education Center in downtown Medford. A job fair is also scheduled for June 18th at the Jackson County Expo.

Medford, Oregon

https://kobi5.com/news/top-stories/rogue-workforce-partnership-offering-help-amid-layoffs-308551/

PacificSource Health Plans announced it will lay off 97 Oregon employees by July 31 as the nonprofit insurer scales back operations following its decision to exit Affordable Care Act marketplace plans in Oregon, Idaho, and Montana after 2026. Company officials said the cuts are necessary to align staffing with a smaller business footprint amid mounting financial and industry pressures. The changes will affect roughly 60,000 members who will need new coverage next year and come as Oregon's health insurance market undergoes significant consolidation and enrollment declines.

Oregon-based insurer PacificSource announced another round of layoffs. The company will cut 97 positions across all lines of business. These job reductions are effective July 31. Offices in Bend, Portland, Salem, and Springfield will be affected. This action follows PacificSource's exit from Montana operations.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/oregon-insurer-announces-large-number-of-layoffs/amp/

The Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers recently implemented layoffs. These workforce reductions impact both NBA franchises. The Portland Trail Blazers reportedly laid off 70 employees. This decision is linked to ownership's cost-cutting measures. The changes will affect the teams' future operations.

Portland, Oregon

https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/ramifications-lakers-front-office-layoffs-181247244.html

Asante is implementing a workforce reduction affecting approximately 250 employees. The initial round of layoffs is taking place this week. Rogue Workforce Partnership is organizing support services for these impacted workers. They are hosting Rapid Response sessions and a job fair in Medford, Oregon. These events will connect workers with resources for unemployment, health coverage, and career training.

Medford, Oregon

https://www.kdrv.com/news/local/rogue-workforce-partnership-supporting-affected-asante-workers-after-layoffs/article_0774695c-8d86-4380-97ea-cfb4ed1fc985.html

Layoffs are planned as a major grocery store plans to shutter one of its locations on the Oregon Coast. Sixty-nine Safeway employees will lose their jobs when the store located at 2220 N. Coast Hwy in Newport, Oregon closes on July 26.

https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/major-grocery-store-chain-announces-closure-69-layoffs-on-oregon-coast/

Safeway plans to close its Newport, Oregon store. This closure will result in 69 employee layoffs. The store, located on N. Coast Hwy, will shut down on July 26. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification detailed the job losses. Some affected workers may transfer or continue employment after the closure.

Portland, Oregon

https://www.koin.com/local/oregon-coast/major-grocery-store-chain-announces-closure-69-layoffs-on-oregon-coast/amp/

Oregon's K-12 schools are experiencing an educational crisis. Districts statewide face declining enrollment, budget deficits, and reduced federal funding. This situation is leading to widespread budget cuts and faculty layoffs. Portland Public Schools plans a $50 million budget reduction impacting 288 faculty members. Gresham-Barlow and Reynolds School District also announced significant staff reductions. These cuts affect various programs, including instructional coaches, tutoring, and arts pathways.

Portland, Oregon

https://psuvanguard.com/oregon-k-12-schools-face-education-funding-cuts/